Exclusive Bordeaux 1855 Grand Cru Wine Tour & Cooking Class

This exclusive private full-day experience at Château Ferrière, a prestigious 3ème Grand Cru Classé 1855 in the Margaux appellation, is designed exclusively for guests and unavailable through any other tour operator. Combine a privileged estate and vineyard tour, guided wine tasting, and hands-on cooking class led by a professional chef — culminating in a gourmet lunch you've prepared yourself, paired with Château Ferrière wines. At the center of every moment is Claire Villars Lurton, owner of Château Ferrière and awarded Vigneronne de l'Année 2024 (Winemaker of the Year), who personally guides your day from vineyard to table.

Margaux Appellation and Château Ferrière

The Margaux appellation is celebrated above all for the elegance and finesse of its wines — a distinctive quality shaped by deep gravel soils and excellent drainage along this prestigious stretch of the Médoc's Left Bank. These unique terroir conditions produce Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wines of remarkable aromatic complexity, silky texture, and extraordinary aging potential that distinguish Margaux from all other Bordeaux appellations.

Château Ferrière ranks among Margaux's most intimate and storied estates — a 3ème Grand Cru Classé since 1855 with a history rooted in the heart of Margaux village itself. Under the ownership and direction of Claire Villars Lurton, the estate has undergone profound renewal, embracing precision viticulture and minimal intervention winemaking that has earned recognition among the appellation's most thoughtful, terroir-driven producers.

Private Estate Tour and Guided Tasting with Claire Villars Lurton

Upon arrival at Château Ferrière, Claire Villars Lurton welcomes you personally for a guided tour of the property and vineyards. She shares the estate's rich history, her vision for its wines, and her meticulous approach to viticulture in Margaux terroir — explaining how soils, microclimate, grape varieties, and winemaking decisions shape each vintage's distinctive character. Walk through the estate's immaculate vineyards understanding how sustainable practices and precise canopy management contribute to grape quality and terroir expression.

The visit continues with a guided tasting of Château Ferrière wines structured to reveal their identity and expression through the perspective of the winemaker who crafts them. Taste multiple vintages and cuvées, discovering the elegant fruit purity, refined tannins, and balanced structure that define the Ferrière style under Claire's expert guidance.

Chef-Led Cooking Class and Gourmet Lunch Pairing

The experience transitions from tasting to creation with a private cooking class led by a professional chef in the château kitchen. Work together preparing seasonal dishes chosen specifically to highlight the wines you've just discovered — exploring fundamental principles of food and wine pairing in a hands-on, convivial setting. Learn techniques, flavor combinations, and plating while creating your own gourmet meal.

Then sit down to enjoy the multi-course lunch you've prepared, accompanied by a carefully selected range of

Château Ferrière wines. Claire Villars Lurton remains present throughout lunch, pairing each course and continuing the conversation that began in the vineyard — sharing stories, answering questions, and deepening your understanding of Margaux wines and terroir-driven winemaking philosophy. Your English-speaking driver-guide provides round-trip transportation from your Bordeaux accommodation. This fully private experience accommodates groups of 2 to 8 guests exclusively.