You often recognize a Bordeaux when you do a wine tasting blind. The notes of cassis, cedarwood, sometimes tobacco. On the palate you have the tannins and the structure and the unmistakable character of the
It used to be that the only wine not from the region that was drunk in Champagne was Bordeaux. And vice versa. It has changed a bit now. But inspired by this connection we have
There is no wine that has so many imitators that Bordeaux. But imitator is really not a fair word to use. There is a reason why many wine producers around the world make “Bordeaux blends”.
What is “best” is very personal. Wine, as all things that have to do with taste, is a question of personal preferences. Not everyone likes foie gras or oysters. But what is certain is that
The Left Bank (Rive Gauche) is the home of cabernet sauvignon, but it is very unusual to find wines here that are pure varietal. Almost all are a blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and cabernet
The French high speed trains are fabulous. They make it easy to discover more of French vineyards in a short time. You will discover that on our combined wine tour to Champagne and Bordeaux. In
What do you want to get out of a wine tour in France? Tasting the most expensive and famous wines? That’s easy; you just go to any luxury restaurant and open your wallet. But what
We have of course our unforgettable southern hemisphere tours at the beginning of 2023 (read about those elsewhere). We are right now also planning for other tours in 2023. Already you can read about our
Do we always have to compare any high-quality cabernet sauvignon to a Bordeaux? Maybe not, but sometimes it makes it easier to describe the wine. Per and I tasted one of Australia’s top cabernet sauvignon
Bordeaux is the role-model for many great wine regions; many have copied the classic “blend” of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and cabernet franc. This is not surprising. Among the world’s wine regions, Bordeaux is the one
Champagne and Bordeaux wine tour, luxury and gastronomy at the very highest level Experience two of France’s most prestigious wine regions on the same tour — On this 9-day tour you will enter into the magical
Bordeaux: a classic wine tour destination with luxurious châteaux and ambitious winemakers — Bordeaux is home to world-famous châteaux and world-class wines, but it’s also home to some exciting new initiatives, important for the future
Bordeaux: a classic wine tour destination with luxurious châteaux and ambitious winemakers — Bordeaux is home to world-famous châteaux and world-class wines, but it’s also home to some exciting new initiatives, important for the future
It is not easy to choose between Champagne and Bordeaux. That is why we offer you the Grand Wine Tour, a 9-day wine tour where you will get to know these two great French wine
It feels great to get out into the vineyards again. We have already been to quite a few wineries and every place we go they say “it is so great to see you again!” So
A Bordeaux often has a distinct style. You recognize notes of tobacco and cedarwood and the tannin structure that goes so well with food. The ageing in small oak barrels also gives a special Bordeaux
Instead of choosing between Champagne and Bordeaux, you can go to both. This Grand Wine Tour is a 9-day tour where you will get to know both these two prestigious, classical French wine regions. We
Bordeaux is a classic wine tour destination with luxurious châteaux, small, family-owned estates and passionate wine people. A reference for the whole wine world. Magnificent gastronomic meals at the châteaux. It is the region against
You don’t have to choose between Champagne and Bordeaux. We offer you the chance to go to both regions. This Grand Wine Tour is a 9-day tour that includes both these two magnificent, world-renowned wine
Bordeaux has long been France’s and the world’s most coveted red wine. Today the competition is fierce. Bordeaux is changing. Today there are a large number of exciting initiatives, not least when it comes to
Instead of choosing between Champagne and Bordeaux, you can go to both. This Grand Wine Tour is a 9-day tour where you will get to know both these two prestigious, classical French wine regions. We
Bordeaux today is a dynamic wine region that looks to the future. On top of the agenda is the environment. The producers know that they need to be open-minded to attract new wine consumers. All
You don’t have to choose whether to go to Bordeaux or to Champagne. How could you choose between the two? Instead, you can go to both wine regions. This aptly named “Grand Wine Tour” combines
It is a must for every wine lover to visit Bordeaux, at least once. It is the world’s most famous and classic wine region. But it is also a region with lots of exciting new
We have tasted a wide range of the top echelons of red Bordeaux from 2018, the latest vintage released from the big chateaux. 2018 is an acclaimed vintage, but challenging weather meant the producers had
