The Five Famous Red Wine Chateaux in Bordeaux

Bordeaux in France is a world-renowned wine region, where wineries not only produce a variety of red wines but also boast exquisite landscapes. If you love red wine, it is recommended to visit these ancient wineries and taste the history of delicious wines.

Château Haut-Brion

Château Haut-Brion is not only a winery that produces top-quality red and white wines, but it also boasts picturesque and exquisite surroundings. The building is situated in a film hall adorned with deep red velvet curtains, where you can appreciate the long history of this ancient winery.

Château Margaux

Château Margaux (also known as 'Château d'Yquem') is rated as a Premier Cru Supérieur and is located on a small hill in Sauternes. Its architecture dates back to the 12th century.

Château Margaux

When Greek-born André Mentzelopoulos bought Château Margaux in Bordeaux, he immediately earned a nickname: the Greek of Médoc (a famous region on the left bank of Bordeaux). Indeed, Château Margaux is the only one of the five great châteaux that was bought by a 'foreigner'.

Château Latour

Château Latour enjoys the reputation of being the 'most expensive winery in the world' and is undoubtedly a national treasure of France. Château Latour has 'three great wines': the first wine is called 'Grand Vin de Château Latour', the second wine is 'Les Forts de Latour', and the third wine is simply named 'Pauillac'. These three levels of wine are produced through strict classification and selection.

Chateau Lafite-Rothschild

Lafite, even people who don't drink know this famous red wine brand. The Lafite vineyard is located on a small hill, where the grapevines have to work hard to absorb water and nutrients from the soil. The grape variety of Lafite is different - thick skin and less flesh, bringing a unique taste and flavor to the red wine.