Lot #30 – Bravo for Bordeaux
Saint Emilion, France

Capture the romance of travel and escape to the extraordinary. Bordeaux is arguably the greatest wine region in the world. In addition to the amazing wines there is a rich culture and delectable cuisine to discover. Spend a week on this Grand Cru Wine Adventure with Claude Guigon, formerly of Sun Valley Resort fame and now owner of Barrique 33 Wine Tours, who will accompany you on multiple private VIP tours and tastings at prestigious châteaus and vineyards in Graves, Saint Emilion, Sauternes, Medoc and Pomerol. You will be escorted to all of these gorgeous places by your own private driver and interpreter.

Your lodging for this four-person French wine adventure will be at a luxurious private estate near Saint Emilion. This lush 40-acre property overlooks the Dordogne Valley and the Bordeaux vineyards as far as the eye can see. Each day will be different— with visits to wine estates such as Château Carbonnieux, La Mission Haut Brion and Château Figeac, exploring local historic châteaus, shops and galleries, and leisurely rosé lunches each afternoon. Choose one of the days to enjoy a catered farmer’s market lunch at your estate with lounging by the pool and walks in the gardens. Each guest will be treated to a one-hour massage, followed by a magnificent meal prepared by your own private chef.

Other highlights of the trip include a private two-hour class given by a certified expert at L’Ecole du Vin of Saint Emilion, and dinner at a nearby two-star Michelin restaurant, where you will enjoy some of the best food the region has to offer paired with beautiful wines. All of this promises to make it a vacation  to remember!

OPENING BID
$16,000

INCLUDES
Six-Night Stay for Four (Two couples)
Private Tours and Tastings for Four
Private Transportation for Four
Four One-Hour Massages
Two-Hour Class for Four
Meals and Wine for Four

DONOR
Claude & Ghislaine Guigon
Barrique 33 Wine Tours