Golf du Medoc
On the wine estates just north of Bordeaux, the Chateaux course at Golf du Medoc is a rare early Bill Coore solo design and one of the best inland links style tests in France. A par 71 of about 6,576 metres laid out in 1989, it has been reborn under new ownership as Cabot Bordeaux, the latest jewel in the Cabot collection.
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The verdict
The Chateaux course was Bill Coore's work, opened in 1989 in the purest Scottish links tradition the inland Medoc could offer, all broad fairways framed by heather, gorse and broom. It quickly became the headline course at the resort, complemented by the Rod Whitman designed Les Vignes course of 1991, giving the property two highly regarded eighteens.
In 2024 the resort was acquired by The Cabot Collection and rebranded Cabot Bordeaux, a sign of how seriously this place is taken. The Chateaux remains the star, a strategic, wind exposed par 71 of about 6,576 metres that rewards the ground game and clever angles. Set among the great wine chateaux of the Medoc, it makes the case for one of Europe's finest golf and wine pairings.
Golf du Medoc at a glance
- Opened
- 1989
- Designer
- Bill Coore
- Type
- Inland links style
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- About 6,576 m
- Green fee
- From about 135 euros
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the resort and leading course databases. The Chateaux course was designed by Bill Coore and opened in 1989, a par 71 of about 6,576 metres. The resort was acquired by The Cabot Collection in 2024 and rebranded Cabot Bordeaux. Green fees from about 135 euros are indicative for 2026 and vary by season, tee time and any package; always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Chateaux plays as an inland links, and that identity is clear from the start. Bill Coore gave it generous fairways that funnel and bounce, with heather, gorse and broom crowding the edges, so the smart play is often a controlled runner that uses the firm ground rather than an aerial assault.
Wind is the great variable out on the flat Medoc plain, and it can turn a benign looking par into a stern examination. The bunkering is strategic rather than penal, asking you to choose a side off the tee to open the angle in, and the greens reward approaches that land short and release.
It is a course that grows on you over a few rounds, full of subtlety rather than spectacle, and paired with the Les Vignes course and the wine country all around, it anchors one of the most complete golf and gastronomy breaks in France.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort and public play; visitors welcome on both the Chateaux and Les Vignes courses, booking ahead advised |
| Green fee | From about 135 euros for 18 holes on the Chateaux (indicative, 2026), with stay and play packages available |
| Booking | Through the resort, now Cabot Bordeaux, or a trip planner; combine with Les Vignes for a two course stay |
| On the day | The course walks well; the links style ground runs firm and the wind can be a real factor |
| Getting there | Le Pian-Medoc, about 30 minutes northwest of central Bordeaux and Bordeaux airport |
| Best months | May to October for the warmest, driest golfing weather, with spring and early autumn quietest |
Access and fees verified June 2026; the resort now trades as Cabot Bordeaux and rates change with season, so always confirm directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
The resort has its own hotel and spa beside the two courses, the natural base for an early tee time and a glass of Medoc in the evening, and there are stay and play packages built around the golf. For a wider stay, central Bordeaux is half an hour away with its world class dining and the Cite du Vin.
This is wine country first and foremost, so most golf trips here weave in chateau visits and tastings between rounds. It is easy to build a few days around the two resort courses and the vineyards of the Medoc, Margaux and Saint Julien within a short drive.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Golf du Medoc.
Build a Bordeaux golf trip
We book the Chateaux and Les Vignes tee times, pair them with the wine country and arrange the resort stay around them. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Golf du Medoc questions
Who designed Golf du Medoc and when did it open?
The Chateaux course was designed by Bill Coore and opened in 1989, an early solo design from the architect later famed for his Coore and Crenshaw partnership. The second course, Les Vignes, was designed by Rod Whitman in 1991.
What is the par and length of the Chateaux course?
The Chateaux is a par 71 of about 6,576 metres, an inland links style layout that rewards the ground game and clever angles in the wind.
Is Golf du Medoc the same as Cabot Bordeaux?
Yes. The resort was acquired by The Cabot Collection in 2024 and rebranded Cabot Bordeaux. The Chateaux and Les Vignes courses remain, with the Chateaux still the headline test.
How much does it cost to play Golf du Medoc?
Green fees on the Chateaux start from about 135 euros for 18 holes in 2026, with stay and play packages available. Fees are indicative and change by season, so confirm directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.