Michael
Google
Visited the Chateau with 3 friends with the intention of purchasing 4 cases, having seen the wine recommended elsewhere.
When we asked to taste, prior to confirming our purchase, we were told that there was none available to taste and that we would have to buy a bottle in order to do so. When we said that we were surprised at this, given the number of tastings and tours the Chateau organises, we were sarcastically told that since we were so polite we could try a completely different wine from a different year, with fundamentally different characteristics to the wine we intended to purchase.
This is a commercialised money machine that omits the charm and elegance of Bordeaux and its wineries.
For a much more authentic experience with delightful wine and superb customer interaction, we visited and would highly recommend Chateau Biston-Bruillette, Chateau Paveil de Luze (including a tour round the Chateau) and Chateau Haut Breton Larigaudiere.