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2CV Wine Châteaux Tour in the Médoc: Discover Château Desmirail, Château du Tertre and Château Angludet with Bordeaux-Chateaux.com

Entrée château Dutertre Margaux

Imagine a timeless journey aboard a Citroën 2CV, an emblem of French charm, cruising the picturesque roads of the Médoc in the middle of August 2024, bathed in golden light. It’s an unforgettable adventure that you’ll experience with Bordeaux-Chateaux.com, as you discover three winegrowing gems that embody the excellence of the Médoc terroir: Château Desmirail, Château du Tertre and Château Angludet.

Cuvier château Desmirail à Margaux
Chai du cuvier Desmirail à Margaux avec des visiteurs

First stop: Château Desmirail – Margaux, 3rd Grand Cru Classé
At first light in the morning, you climb aboard the legendary 2CV, its engine purring gently, ready to embark on a prestigious journey. The winding road reveals vineyards as far as the eye can see, and on the horizon, Château Desmirail appears majestic, its elegant neo-classical facades standing out against the azure sky. Here, you enter the history of the Médoc, guided by the passion of a winemaker who opens the doors of his century-old cellars, where the treasures of the house rest.

Chai Desmirail Margaux
Le chai de Desmirail avec fûts de chêne

Tasting is a suspended moment, a dance of ripe red fruit aromas, delicate spices and woody notes, emblematic of the finest Margaux wines.

Chai du château Desmirail avec structure Eiffel
Cuvier foudres Desmirail

Second stop: Château du Tertre – Margaux, 5th Grand Cru Classé
Back in your 2CV, hair caressed by the summer breeze, you head for Château du Tertre, nestled on a hillside, proudly overlooking its 52 hectares of vines. The estate, with its rich history dating back to the 18th century, welcomes you to an enchanting setting where nature and heritage come together in perfect harmony.

Salon de réception château Dutertre
Salon château Dutertre

Beneath the canopy of tall trees, you’ll discover wines of powerful character, rich in tannin, but also of surprising finesse. Each sip is a tribute to the art of barrel aging, which gives Le Tertre wines their incomparable velvety texture.

Piscine Dutertre
Piscine au château Dutertre
Entrée château Dutertre Margaux
Château Dutertre à Margaux

Third stop: Château Angludet – Margaux
The final stop on this wine tour takes you to Château Angludet, a true family jewel in the heart of the Margaux appellation. Arriving at the château, with its rose-blossom-lined vineyards and authentic atmosphere, immediately plunges you into a warm, intimate setting. Here, the art of winemaking has been handed down from generation to generation, and you’ll feel it at every turn. Tasting the château’s cuvées is a revelation: full-bodied, round wines with notes of plum, blackcurrant and a delicate hint of tobacco.

Vue du château Angludet à Margaux
façade du château Angludet à Margaux

The day ends with a final drive in the 2CV through the rolling Médoc countryside, as the sun slowly declines over the horizon. The memories of this enchanting escapade, lulled by the retro charm of the 2CV, will remain engraved, as will the unforgettable taste of the great wines tasted throughout the day.