This lot benefits: Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast

Explore two of France's loveliest cities, both UNESCO World Heritage sites: Bordeaux and Saint-E?milion. Sample the region's finest wines at legendary Cha?teaux such as Margaux, Mouton Rothschild, and Ange?lus. Stroll Bordeaux's beautiful neighborhoods, designed by Baron Haussmann, the same celebrated 18th-century architect who rebuilt Paris, and marvel at the centuries-old E?glise Monolithe of Saint-E?milion.

Your tour begins in Bordeaux City, where you will head to the Left Bank, starting in Saint-Este?phe and Pauillac. Thanks to the relationships your tour guides have with the area's top wineries, you will have entry into First Growths, Second Growths, and other exclusive estates.

Your second day on the Left Bank will include visits in Saint-Julien and Margaux. Here the possible properties include the magnificent Cha?teau Margaux, Cha?teau Palmer, or Cha?teau d'Issan complete with its turrets and moats. The wines of the Margaux appellation are also extraordinary and have received some of the highest ratings in Bordeaux for the past several vintages.

Your tour of the Right Bank includes estates in the Saint-E?milion appellation. Visit acclaimed Cha?teaux such as Ange?lus, Cheval Blanc, Barde-Haut, Troplong Mondot, or Tertre Roteboeuf. You'll also visit Pomerol, often called the Temple of Wine in Bordeaux. Visits will likely include Cha?teau Clinet, with superstar winemaker Ronan Laborde, and Cha?teau La Conseillante, where Marielle Cazeaux produces some of the most sought-after wines in the region. And, of course, stop for photos in front of the celebrated Cha?teau Petrus.

Your adventure doesn't stop there. Learn a few French culinary secrets during a cooking class at Cha?teau Ambe Tour Pourret, a Saint-E?milion Grand Cru property. Afterward, enjoy dinner accompanied by estate wines with the Cha?teau owners, Celine or Franc?oise Lannoye.

Finally, celebrate your new-found wine knowledge with a cocktail party at the home of a local winemaker. This Bordeaux tour is an unforgettable experience that many past patrons have called "the trip of a lifetime."

This lot includes:

• Six (6) nights, seven (7) days in Bordeaux (both Right and Left Bank) for three (3) couples in luxury accommodations
• Personal guided/driven tour by Michel Thibault and Marla Norman
• Winery tours and tastings coordinated daily through Michel, including private wineries ?Dinner and a personal tour with Helene Garcin-Leveque (Cha?teau Barde-Haut)
• Tapas evening at Le Flacon in Bordeaux
• Cooking class at Cha?teau Ambe Tour Pourret, Saint-E?milion
• Airport and train station transfers

Restrictions: Travel must be scheduled based on availability October 21 - November 3, 2019. Not included are all car expenses (rental, insurance, gasoline, parking, and tolls) with exception of driver, foods in restaurants (other than cooking class and Garcin family visit), or personal expenses. Accommodation upgrades are available at buyer's expense. Expires November 4, 2019.