Donated by: Wegmans Food Markets
Estimated value: $25,000/couple

Exclusive luxury accommodations, private château lunches and dinners, and visits to Bordeaux’s finest estates typically reserved only for those in the wine trade, with the wine professionals from Wegmans sharing their knowledge and insights along the way; THIS IS THE ULTIMATE BORDEAUX EXPERIENCE!

This three-day, four-night Ultimate Bordeaux Experience will be truly unique. Brad Papietro and Rebecca Kerr-Jarrett of the Wegmans Wine, Beer and Spirits team will consult with the participants prior to the trip and then refine its elements to meet their preferences. Brad and Rebecca will also accompany them during their three days of tours, tastings, and superb dining to assure they experience the very best of the region.

The Ultimate Bordeaux Experience begins with the guests’ arrival at Château Bellefont Belcier in St.-Émilion, where the group will stay for four nights. Nestled within 35 acres of vineyards, the estate is home to a majestic 19^th century gravity-flow winery. The vat room, a true architectural gem inspired by Gustave Eiffel and built in 1890, remains a spectacular blend of character and functionality. The Château itself features elegant lounges, a beautiful dining room, a pool, tennis courts, and truly luxurious accommodations.

The next three days will be spent touring and tasting at Bordeaux’s finest châteaux. Highlights will include the spectacular Château Haut-Brion (a First Growth) and Château Cheval Blanc (one of Bordeaux’s great estates, open to the wine trade only), where the visit will include either lunch or dinner. We will be dining as well as tasting at additional Grand Cru estates: Château Canon, owned by the Chanel family (lunch or dinner), Château Palmer (lunch or dinner) and Château Angelus (lunch). With Wegmans’ long relationships in Bordeaux, expect VIP treatment throughout. Transportation during these three days will be by private luxury vans. After breakfast at Château Bellefont Belcier on the fourth day, the guests will depart for the airport, either to travel home or to their next adventure.

The Ultimate Bordeaux Experience will be scheduled for a week of mutual convenience, as determined by the donor and the purchasers, either in May, June, July, or September of 2027. The Experience is offered on a per couple basis at $25,000 per couple, with availability limited to four couples. Airfare is not included. Ground transportation from and to the Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport, incidental expenses and gratuities are not included.