Combine a visit to the UNESCO-listed Fort Médoc with a private cellar tour and tasting at the storied Château Lanessan — two of the Médoc's greatest treasures in one unforgettable morning.
What to expect
Begin at Fort Médoc, the 17th-century Vauban fortification built to defend the Gironde estuary — its star-shaped ramparts and riverside views are breathtaking and largely crowd-free. A short drive or stroll brings you to Château Lanessan, a Cru Bourgeois estate whose impressive Victorian château and working cellars are open for guided visits. Your tasting spans several vintages of Haut-Médoc, poured by estate staff who know each wine's story intimately. With a 4.7-star rating and just minutes from the dock, this is the quintessential Cussac-Fort-Médoc experience.
Good to know
Fort Médoc is literally steps from the cruise pier — ideal for independent exploration first. Pre-book the château tasting directly to secure a private or small-group slot. Allow 2.5–3 hours for both sites combined.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Cussac-Fort-Medoc — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Cussac-Fort-Medoc
- Médoc Wine Route: Private Grand Cru Tour with Luxury Picnic
- Margaux & Médoc: Half-Day Private Tour in a Classic Car
- Château Branaire-Ducru: Intimate 4th Grand Cru Classé Cellar Visit
- Château Lamothe-Bergeron: Grand Estate Tour & Barrel-Cellar Tasting
- Arcachon Bay & Dune du Pilat: Oysters, Ocean & Epic Sand Panorama