Bordeaux is one of the most famous wine regions in the world – a guided tour of the vineyards is a must on any visit.
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Bordeaux is both France’s sixth-largest city and the name for one of the largest and most famous wine regions in the world. The wine from Bordeaux is varied thanks to the different soils and climate and good quality is never hard to find. With wine being so important to the area, finding a good tour of wineries is also not hard to locate, with everything from full days in vineyards to a city tour with a nose for a good drop. Here are five of the best wine tasting tours from Bordeaux.
Bordeaux: Wine Country Vineyards Tour w/ Local Wine Tastings
This is a five-hour tour organised by the Office de Tourisme de Bordeuax, which means that it is competitively priced compared to other tours. The meet-up is at Bordeaux Tourist Office where you will embark on a trip to one of five wine regions – Medoc, Saint-Emilion, Graves, and Sauternes or Entre-deux-Mers – depending on the day you choose for the tour. There are either one or two wineries to visit (again, depends on the day) and two wine tastings at each winery are included. You’ll learn about the wine making process from a knowledgeable guide – it’s a great day out. From €55.
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From Bordeaux: Wine-tour Saint-Emilion half-day
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This 4.5-hour tour takes you to Saint Emilion, one of the most prestigious wine areas in the world. This is one for true wine lovers, visiting the passionate owners of a prestigious grand cru who give a tour of the centuries-old family estate, including the vineyards and cellars where the wine is carefully aged. There is a chance to try a selection of their cuvées – six wine tastings are included – with the owners talking you through the wines. Entry to the winery is included and the group is kept small (maximum of seven people). From €95.
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Private wine tour from Bordeaux in the Graves region
Known for its gravel soils, Graves is one of the best-known areas for wines in Bordeaux. Found on the left bank of the Garonne River, Graves is also the destination for this full-day private tour, which promises that you will be something of a wine expert by the end of it. Tastings, visits and transportation are included in the price and the owners are more than happy to share their knowledge and insight. It’s a custom tour so you can mix up the wineries with a mix of ultra modern sophisticated premium wineries and some smaller family-owned vineyards. From €550.33.
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Medoc Half-Day Bordeaux Wine Tour
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This trip is four hours long and takes you to the wine-growing region of Medoc, a peninsula of coastal lagoons and dense forests. You’ll visit two wine estates in the Margaux or Haut Medoc appellations and the groups are kept small to make sure you get a more personalised experience. The guide explains all there is to know about the history of the estates, along with the wine-making process and the techniques used during wine-making. Naturally a wine tasting session follows the visits. All included in the price is a guide, transportation and two wine tastings. From €105.
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Professional – Bordeaux Wine and Cheese Tasting with a walking tour
Want to feel like a wine and cheese pro? This is the tour for you. This trip takes place in Bordeaux city centre, so no need to travel far, walking the UNESCO-listed streets led by a sommelier. It’s an afternoon meet-up in central Bordeaux before visiting the atmospheric neighborhoods, with the history of wine-making in the region explained as you go. The tour finishes with a tutored tasting and pairing session, matching wines and cheeses with your tour guide explaining everything you need to know. In total there are four Bordeaux wines to try and a generous cheese platter. From €65.00.
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