Taking in area of Labarde, Arsac, Ligondras and Margaux is first of six world class wine growing communes in Medoc. It is named after chateau at Margaux and is known around globe for its wines of distinction. Further up D2 route communes of Moulis and Listrac-Medoc are skirted on their east side before exceptional vineyards of St Juilien and Pauillac communes are encountered close to water's edge.

From Pauillac road draws you inland towards Lesparre-Medoc in heart of regional appellation that is simply known as Medoc. These are most northerly vineyards in Medoc wine growing region and contains many cool dark cellars in which to sample some fine vintage wines.

How to get to Medoc wine growing region

By far best way to arrive in Medoc refreshed and ready for adventure is by air. The international airport at Bordeaux caters for flights from all over world, including Europe, North America and Asia. Many European flights are direct, while transatlantic flights may require a change at Paris international airport. Car hire can be booked in advance at Bordeaux airport (or Paris) - http://www.your-carhire.com . From Bordeaux airport drivers will need to head out north on Bordeaux ring road to junction 7, where N215 northbound can be picked up and very soon afterwards D2 towards Blanquefort.

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