La Maison d'Estournel
Haut-Médoc, France
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Summer is balmy but attracts the largest crowds, and some châteaux close in August when the locals head off on their hols. Autumn is quieter and has the benefit of just-right weather, but many châteaux close for the harvest – if you can find one that doesn’t, it’s not an experience to miss.