The Best of Bordeaux - 2022 Auction of Washington Wine Lot

In 2018, DeLille Cellars’ Tour of Bordeaux auction lot received the highest bid ever recorded in the 31-year history of Auction of Washington Wines. The package included access to some of Frances’ renowned Grand Cru wineries such as Chateaux Haut-Brion, La Mission Haut-Brion, and Château Lafite Rothschild. 

Now, six years later, the Woodinville winery is bringing back this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the 2022 Auction of Washington Wines. The ‘Best of Bordeaux Trip’ features five nights at a Bordeaux Chateau touring the best of France’s famous wine region.

The Best of Bordeaux 2022 Auction Lot

Five-night trip for two couples June 18-22, 2023

Tour renowned French Chateaux in Bordeaux with Chris Upchurch, Founding Winemaker of DeLille Cellars, and his wife Thea Upchurch, and feast on culinary creations from a Seattle area chef on this four-day, five-night adventure in France. 

You will have access to some of France’s Grand Cru wineries, including a tour, tasting, and lunch at Château Haut-Brion and visits to Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Margaux.

The trip will also include stops to Château Pétrus, Château Le Pin, and Château Léoville Las Cases. Rounding out the journey will be a day trip to Sauternes to visit one of the most renowned sites in all of France, Château d’Yquem, a Premier Cru Supérieur. 

The Pool at La Mouleyre

Throughout the trip, you will visit some of Chris’ favorite towns and sites in this historic wine region. In the evenings, enjoy a 17th Century Chateau near Saint-Émilion with Chris and Thea Upchurch and Chef where wine and food will be paramount. You will be delighted with locally sourced and inspired dinners from the charming markets in the region. Chris is known for his culinary skills as well, and is sure to join in on the culinary efforts! 

You will stay at La Mouleyre, a stunning Chateau built in 1602 on 3 acres of beautiful grounds surrounded by some of the world-famous vineyards of Saint-Émilion. The winner of this package will also take home a large format of DeLille Cellars for each couple.

2022 Auction Lot Includes*: 

Visits to the following

• Five night’s accommodations at La Mouleyre, a stunning Chateau built in 1602 

• Tours and tastings through Bordeaux and Sauternes, led by Chris and Thea Upchurch

• Large format DeLille Cellars wine for each couple

• Château Pétrus 

• Château Le Pin

• Château Léoville Las Cases 

• Château Margaux 

• Wine tasting at Château Lafite Rothschild

• Lunch, tour and tasting at Château Haut-Brion

• Lunch, tour and tasting at La Mission Haut Brion

• Day trip to Sauternes, Château d’Yquem

​*The Itinerary is subject to change based on chateau arrangements

Stay at Chateaux La Mouleyre, built in 1602

Attend the Auction of Washington Wines Gala

Saturday, August 13th | 4:30pm -10:30pm | Chateau Ste. Michelle

Join Auction of Washington Wines at the 35th-anniversary gala to bid on the Best of Bordeaux auction lot. The gala will be held on August 13th at Chateau Ste. Michelle, one of Washington's oldest wineries. The evening will feature a social hour with a mini-barrel auction, chef-prepared savory bites, Washington wine tasting bars, and more!

Can't join but are interested in bidding? Please contact the Auction of Washington Wines  

About DeLille Cellars

DeLille Cellars is the third oldest operating winery in Woodinville, WA, founded in 1992. Known for pioneering Bordeaux-style blends from Washington State, the winery has maintained a tradition of quality and excellence with over 700 individual 90+ ratings from leading publications. DeLille Cellars focuses on the Red Mountain AVA and sources grapes from Washington’s most acclaimed vineyards. The winery is recognized by notable wine critics and influencers, including Robert Parker, as one of the top producers in the state.