Luxury dog-friendly hotels in Haut-Médoc, France

Drift just upriver from Bordeaux, come to rest on the verdant banks of the Gironde Estuary and you’ll find yourself on the hallowed terroir of Haut-Médoc. Châteaux nestle among the thousands of hectares of vineyards that make up this revered appellation, which produces some of the world’s finest reds. Nearby, claret-clear lakes and Atlantic-lapped beaches promise prime spots for a wine-soused picnic, and pine-scented nature reserves are close at hand if you need to walk off the night’s indulgences.