Château Haut-Brion
The only estate outside the Médoc to be included among the First Growths in the 1855 classification, located in Pessac on the edge of Bordeaux, with its vineyards surrounded by the city.
Château Haut-Brion is one of the five First Growth estates of Bordeaux and the only one in the 1855 classification to come from Graves (today the Pessac-Léognan appellation) rather than the Médoc. Its winemaking history dates back to the 16th century, and it is considered one of the first wines to be marketed under the name of its estate. Located about 5 kilometers southwest of the city center in Pessac, its vineyards are surrounded by residential neighborhoods, and across the road lies its sister estate, La Mission Haut-Brion. Visits must be booked in advance through the official website or by email, as places are limited. Tours are usually held on weekdays and include a cellar tour and tasting. Check the official source for prices. From the city, take tram Line B toward Pessac, then walk or take a taxi. If you cannot book, you can still see the château and vineyards from the roadside in Pessac.
Opening hours
Visits by appointment only (usually weekdays)
Nearby sights
- Cité Frugès – Le Corbusier
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux
- Basilica of Saint-Seurin
- Palais Rohan
- Bordeaux Cathedral & Pey-Berland Tower
- Musée d'Aquitaine
- Rue Sainte-Catherine
- Bordeaux Old Town (Saint-Pierre)