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Visit of two wineries in Medoc, August 2006. Photos by Benjamin Nolmans and Barbara Post

Chateau Baudan, Listrac-Medoc cru bourgeois

Chateau Giscours, Margaux

Trips with Bordeaux tourist office

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Barrels of Chateau Baudan

Barrels of Chateau Baudan are used for 3 wine campaigns. Each lasts 12 to 24 months depending of wine tannic strength

 
Explaination of grape juice fermentation launch process, in front of an inox tank

Explaination of grape juice fermentation launch process and heating (28°C at most), in front of an inox tank

 
Grapevine of Chateau Baudan (Listrac-Medoc)

Grapevine of Chateau Baudan (Listrac-Medoc)

 
Grapevine of Chateau Baudan (Listrac-Medoc)

Grapevine of Chateau Baudan (Listrac-Medoc)

 
Concrete tank of Chateau Giscours, Margaux

Concrete tank of Chateau Giscours, Margaux

 
Concrete tank of Chateau Giscours, Margaux

Concrete tank of Chateau Giscours, Margaux

 
Barrels of Chateau Giscours, Margaux

Barrels of Chateau Giscours, Margaux

 
Barrels of Chateau Giscours, Margaux

Barrels of Chateau Giscours, Margaux

 
Chateau Giscours, Margaux

Chateau Giscours, Margaux

 
Chateau Giscours, Margaux

Chateau Giscours'stalls, Margaux

 
Chateau Giscours, Margaux

Chateau Giscours' park, Margaux