Château Champion: Prestige Tour “Terroirs and Vintages” – Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, France
Discover our two AOC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wines, Château Champion and Vieux Grand Faurie, through three different vintages each. A journey of discovery through the rich terroir of Saint-Émilion.
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Every Thursday, starting at 4:00 p.m., embark on a prestigious tour to discover the secrets of the Saint-Émilion terroir.
We begin with a private tour of Château Champion, our vineyard and our cellars, a family estate since the 18th century and organic since 2018, accompanied by Véronique Bourrigaud, the eighth generation at the head of the estate. You will then taste the wines from our two properties, Château Champion and Château Vieux Grand Faurie, with three vintages from each property. For an hour and a half, you will embark on a journey of flavors and senses that will help you understand the differences between our two terroirs in the AOC Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, as you delve into the depths of the clay-limestone and sandy-gravel soils.
A privileged exchange with the winemaker about his wine production.
A tasting of six Saint-Émilion Grands Crus wines.
Discover the terroirs, their meanings, and their unique characteristics.
A family estate with almost 300 years of history
A visit in a natural, authentic, and preserved setting.
Includes:
Private guided tour of Château Champion with the owner, including the vineyard and cellars. Tasting workshop featuring six AOC Saint-Emilion Grand Cru wines (three vintages from Château Champion and three vintages from Château Vieux Grand Faurie).
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