Fort Medoc & Wine Tasting at Chateau Lanessan

Experience the Medoc peninsula through its military heritage and one of its oldest family owned wine estates. A tour full of history and the opportunity to sample locally produced Medoc wines is yours to seize.

A scenic drive through landscapes covered with vineyards take you to Fort Medoc. Construction of the fort was ordered by Louis the XIV and it was built by the famous military architect Vauban in 1690. In 2008, it was inscribed on the cultural site UNESCO World Heritage List. See the main entrance, the waterworks, the underground room and the guard room building.

Nearby is Chateau Lanessan, where you’ll stop for a visit and tasting. The Lanessan vineyard has belonged to a succession of eight generations of the Bouteiller family since the 18th century. The estate is located in the Cussac-Fort-Medoc district, close to Saint-Julien village, in the Haut Medoc appellation area. During your visit, you’ll learn about the history of the estate and wine production, followed by a wine tasting.