Château Haut-Bailly — Winery in Léognan

If you visit one château in Pessac-Léognan, make it this one. Haut-Bailly isn't the biggest or the best known, but it's one of the most complete visits in the whole region: a place where wine, food and accommodation all come together at a high level. There are several ways to discover the estate. Classic visit + tasting: a tour of the vineyard and cellar, followed by two wines with a plate of cheese, chocolate and dried fruit. Simple and good. Extended tasting: an in-depth visit with five Haut-Bailly wines, including several vintages of the Grand Cru, with a plate of cheese and chocolate. La Table Privée: in the château's dining room the chef cooks a four-course menu of seasonal produce paired with three of the estate's wines, preceded by a champagne aperitif and a tour, for groups of 4 to 15 people. This is the finest way to experience the estate, so book well ahead. Vertical tasting: a rare and memorable experience with a series of Haut-Bailly vintages alongside a five-course menu, including an old vintage. For the true connoisseur. Cooking workshop: learn to cook traditional French recipes, then visit the estate and eat your own creations with a glass of Haut-Bailly. Original and fun for a group of friends.