Bordeaux

In Bordeaux, some of the world’s most famous wines are made in magnificent châteaux. These famous wines are expensive, sometimes very expensive. Yes, some luxury wines are made in Bordeaux. But that’s only half the

In Bordeaux, one expects firm, tannic wines that require ageing. These certainly exist, but today the variation is greater, and the wines are a bit softer. They can be enjoyed with pleasure much earlier than

Bordeaux is a wine region but can also be seen as a brand or a trademark that is recognised all over the world. Although the region is adapting to new consumer tastes it remains a

Bordeaux wines are among the easiest to recognise in a blind tasting. Most (but admittedly not all) have a very special style. Of course, it has to do with the grape varieties, the climate, the

There are “Bordeaux blends” made in many different countries. In South Africa, for instance, Giorgio Dalla Cia made the first one in 1980. It was a bit of a revolution. It was one of the

Once when I was in Bordeaux, an air-plane fuselage came sailing up the river on a barge. It was even the gigantic Airbus A380 double-decker. It was on its way to the Airbus assembly factory

Bordeaux is both the name of an elegant city on the Garonne River and one of the world’s most prestigious wine regions. Here, magnificent wine châteaux coexist with far more down‑to‑earth estates. The region is

What is happening today in France’s most legendary wine region? Join us on a tour through Bordeaux, a region where tradition today meets innovation. Your days will be filled with unforgettable château lunches and exclusive

Two last-minute places available due to late cancellation. Book now! If you hurry, you can still register for our Bordeaux tour, which starts at the end of September. Over five days, you will discover prestigious

Wine is a lot about fashion. Some 30–40 years ago, it was enough to have “château” on the wine label for the wine to sell. That’s not the case any more, and a good thing that

Come with us on an unforgettable wine tour through the legendary Bordeaux region. Bordeaux is home to some 5,000 châteaux and some of the world’s most acclaimed wines. Our program includes Médoc, Pessac-Léognan, Saint-Emilion, and

A lot is happening in Bordeaux right now. After lagging behind other French wine regions in terms of organic farming, they have now picked up speed, and more and more chateaux are proudly showing their

The fantastic châteaux lunches are one of the things you will not forget from your Bordeaux tour with us. Star-chef-level French gastronomy and matching wines. In private chateau dining rooms. Someone once said “just the

Many people have an opinion about Bordeaux. It can be positive or negative. It is rarely neutral. For many, Bordeaux is the most classic of all wines, the wine against which all other wines are

Being one of the world’s most famous wine regions have both advantages and challenges. To avoid being left behind, Bordeaux is today investing in many exciting initiatives, not least in the environment and sustainability. We

Bordeaux has long been France’s and the world’s most sought-after red wine. Today, the competition is fierce. Bordeaux is changing. The wines that can be aged for a long time are still there, but now

What to eat in Bordeaux? What they don’t have in Bordeaux is any famous local cheese, but otherwise you have many gastronomic specialities. Grilled meat is high on the list, e.g. entrecôte grilled on vine

In Bordeaux, every wine estate is a chateau. Sometimes big and impressive with a lot of prestige attached to it, sometimes more modest. However, the heart of a vineyard is its cellar. It is essential

The season of “Bordeaux primeurs” is April-May-June. This is when the big chateaux show the latest vintage (yes, just a few months old) to “the trade”. In April, merchants and “influencers” come to Bordeaux to