Château Dauzac — Hotel in Lesparre-Médoc

Château Dauzac was our very first wine tasting experience of the day on the Left Bank of Bordeaux, and it did not disappoint. Our tour guide (un million de pardons à elle pour ne pas nous souvenir de son nom) provided an in-depth tour of the facilities, explaining the winemaking techniques employed by Dauzac, as well as offering an introduction to the terroir and the rules governing the production of Grand Cru wines in Bordeaux.

Since it was winter, our tour of the grounds was slightly limited. However, the estate is stunning even in the colder months, and we look forward to returning in more ideal weather conditions to fully explore the ample outdoor spaces that Château Dauzac has to offer.

We opted for the wine pairing with charcuterie and cheeses, which was a highlight of our visit! In France, cheese can be as complex as wine, and the pairings at Dauzac were expertly curated. The wines we tasted were relatively young for Bordeaux but exhibited excellent balance, making them very drinkable, with clear potential for aging beautifully.

One of the more interesting aspects of our tour was learning about Dauzac’s clarification process, which allows their wines to be considered vegan. Unlike many winemakers who use egg whites as a clarifying agent, Dauzac employs inert proteins derived from potatoes and chickpeas. This method preserves the wine’s profile and has the side effect of making it vegan for anyone that finds that important.

The tasting itself took place in a spacious, elegant hall. After some initial pairing guidance, our guide left us to enjoy the platter and wines at our own pace, checking in occasionally to ensure we had everything we needed. This approach felt intentional and well thought out, allowing us to savor the experience fully.

Our visit to Château Dauzac was a delightful and memorable experience. If you're in Margaux, Chateau Dauzac is...

We recently had the pleasure of staying at this charming chateau, and our experience was fantastic! The guest room was beautifully designed with a modern interior.

The value for money is good, especially considering the level of hospitality we received. The staff went above and beyond to attend to our needs with genuine warmth and care.

One of the highlights of our stay was the breakfast provided by the chef, which was way above our expectations. It was better than what we had in many five-star hotels—delicious and beautifully presented!

The chateau itself is very spacious, and the environment is peaceful and quiet. We enjoyed a lovely stroll on the second day before our dinner plans, soaking in the serene surroundings.

We wholeheartedly recommend this lovely chateau to our friends and family, and we look forward to returning...

The whole time started badly as they had an illness of the staff and we were left trying to get in. However, once we got going it was a very interesting and informative tour. Lots of good information about the growing and production. The tastings (3) were chosen very well so that we were able to distinguish the differences between the new age (easy drinking, fruit driven) and the cellering more tanic type that will get better with age. They've embraced the need to deliver the "drink now" whilst keeping the production of the aging wines. A pity they were in a rush (due to illness of staff) as we would have liked to suck more information from the staff, but it was still a most...