Arrive among the vines at Les Sources de Caudalie for a Champagne welcome before walking through the vineyards to Château Smith Haut Lafitte for the first estate visit of the journey.

Journey north into the heart of Cabernet Sauvignon country for an extensive tasting at Château Pichon Baron, followed by lunch at the estate.

Continue through Pauillac with a visit to Château Pontet-Canet, a pioneer of organic and biodynamic viticulture, before travelling north to Château Montrose in Saint-Estèphe.

Cross to the Right Bank and begin in Pomerol at Château Gazin, exploring the estate with owner Nicolas de Bailliencourt before continuing to Saint-Émilion.

Lunch at L’Envers du Décor is followed by a visit to Château Figeac, one of the great estates of the Right Bank, with time afterwards to wander through the historic village of Saint-Émilion.

Discover one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated estates at Château Margaux before visiting Tonnellerie Nadalié to explore the craft, skill and technology behind barrel making.

Lunch in the heart of Margaux is followed by a Saint-Julien château visit before continuing north to Château Lynch-Bages and its striking modern winery.

Travel south into Bordeaux’s great sweet-wine country for a visit to Château Coutet in Barsac, finishing with a flight of the estate’s wines.

Leave the vineyards behind for Arcachon Bay and board a traditional pinasse for lunch on the water, with locally farmed oysters and charcuterie.

Return transfers to Bordeaux, bringing the five-day PASSAGE to a close.