Stay Among the Vineyards in Bordeaux

Les Sources de Caudalie is located in Martillac, in the heart of the Graves wine region, surrounded by the vineyards of Château Smith Haut Lafitte. From the hotel, just a few minutes’ walk will take you directly among the vines.

This exceptional location provides the perfect introduction to the Pessac-Léognan appellation, renowned for its elegant red wines as well as its outstanding dry white wines.

Just 200 metres from the hotel, Château Smith Haut Lafitte is a prestigious Grand Cru Classé de Graves. Guided tours offer the opportunity to explore the winery, the underground cellars housing approximately 1,000 oak barrels and the estate’s own cooperage, before enjoying a tasting of its wines.

This is one of the defining features of a stay at Les Sources de Caudalie: you can begin exploring the Bordeaux wine region without even needing a car.

The vineyards surrounding the hotel offer many opportunities for further discovery.

A cycling excursion takes guests through the vineyards of several renowned estates, including Châteaux Smith Haut Lafitte, Carbonnieux, La Louvière, Larrivet Haut-Brion, Haut-Bailly and Rochemorin.

Accompanied by the hotel’s sports coach, this approximately 90-minute ride reveals the vineyards from a different perspective, allowing guests to appreciate the landscapes and heritage of the region beyond the tasting room.

For those wishing to discover another prestigious estate, Château Pape Clément in Pessac is an excellent choice.

Dating back to the 13th century, this historic Grand Cru Classé de Graves offers a range of guided visits and wine-tasting experiences.

Together, Château Smith Haut Lafitte and Château Pape Clément provide two complementary introductions to the history, terroir and winemaking traditions of Pessac-Léognan.

Staying at Les Sources de Caudalie also makes it possible to explore the wider Bordeaux wine region, using the hotel as a comfortable base for day trips.

A visit to Saint-Émilion combines remarkable architectural heritage, beautiful vineyard landscapes and the discovery of wines in which Merlot plays a leading role.
Among the estates recommended by our concierge team are Château La Gaffelière, one of Saint-Émilion’s historic wine properties, and Château La Dominique.
Exploring Saint-Émilion offers an opportunity to compare two distinct expressions of Bordeaux winemaking: the wines of Graves and Pessac-Léognan, close to the hotel, and those of the Right Bank.

For guests planning a longer stay, a day can also be devoted to Sauternes and Barsac, celebrated for their exceptional sweet wines. Château d’Yquem and Château Suduiraut are among the most emblematic estates in this prestigious wine region.

Rather than visiting numerous wineries within a single appellation, spending several nights at Les Sources de Caudalie allows guests to appreciate the remarkable diversity of Bordeaux’s vineyards at a more leisurely pace.

After a day exploring the vineyards, the wine experience continues at Les Sources de Caudalie.

At La Grand’Vigne, the hotel’s two-Michelin-starred restaurant, Chef Nicolas Masse creates refined cuisine inspired by seasonal ingredients and the region’s culinary heritage, with wines playing a central role in the dining experience.
La Table du Lavoir offers a more relaxed, rustic atmosphere, ideal for enjoying regional cuisine in a convivial setting.

The Caudalie Vinothérapie Spa offers another way to experience the world of wine.
Inspired by the beneficial properties of grapes and grape seeds, the treatments reflect the origins and philosophy of Caudalie, whose story is closely connected to the vineyards of Château Smith Haut Lafitte.

After a day of winery visits and tastings, the spa provides a welcome opportunity to relax and unwind.

It is this combination of vineyards, gastronomy and wellbeing that makes Les Sources de Caudalie more than simply a luxury hotel on the Bordeaux wine route. Here, every aspect of the stay is connected to the art of living in wine country.

Within walking distance: Château Smith Haut Lafitte, just 200 metres from the hotel.

In the Pessac-Léognan appellation: Château Pape Clément, as well as estates encountered on the vineyard cycling route, including Carbonnieux, La Louvière and Haut-Bailly.

For a day trip to Saint-Émilion: Château La Gaffelière and Château La Dominique.

To discover Bordeaux’s famous sweet wines: Explore Sauternes, including Château d’Yquem and Château Suduiraut.

Our concierge team can recommend wineries according to your interests and help arrange selected visits and tastings, subject to availability.