Chateau Gruaud Larose, Saint-Julien-Beychevelle

18th-century chateau producing 2eme Cru Classé wine

featured in Vineyards & estates Updated 1 September 2022

This estate, located in Saint-Julien, has been cultivating vines since the 18th century. Their current varieties include the typical Bordeaux grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, with which they produce a Second Cru Classé.

This chateau, currently under the ownership of the Merlaut family, yields not only the famous Cru Classé, classified in 1855, but also a second red wine.

The estate can be visited, and they offer a wide variety of tours and tastings. The essential tour includes a visit to the castle's tower, the vines, winemaking facilities and wine tasting. You can also walk through their vast estate through the white path, learning more about the cultivation of grapes. They also offer pairings of their wines with cheese or chocolate, tastings of their vintages, wine tasting and cookery courses, and a harvest workshop sharing the table with grape pickers. Additionally, they organise events.

Visitor comments

"We were very lucky to be hosted by a genial Frenchman fluent in English and willing to answer my questions about the French system of touring and tasting, which is so different from ours. I now understand the good reasons for the difference. (Merci.)" - Trip Advisor
"Visiting Gruaud Larose could be a big deal Just for the buildings, tower view , structure and its history. But the wine tasting at the end really surprised me in a good way. Friendly Staff, very professional and well instructed." - Trip Advisor
"This was a stunning experience. Fantastic host and beautiful place - especially the cellar and the view from the tower across the vineyards. Tasting of 2004 first wine Gruaud Larose and 2007 Sarget. Highly highly recommended." - Trip Advisor

When to come

From Monday to Saturday (Monday to Friday from November to March, included), 09:30-12:30 and 14:00-19:00 (18:00 from November to March). Preferably by appointment.