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 is. It’s good that producers have to make an effort to make quality wine. And those who can’t make nice wine, well, they might as well grub up their vines. That’s what’s happening in Bordeaux today. Around 10,000 hectares are torn up (which, on the other hand, is less than 10% of the total).
Bordeaux has always been both about prestige and small farmers with modest wines. And a big segment in the middle that has had to work hard to be seen. On our Bordeaux tour, we’ll show you different types of chateaux. No real shacks, but some of the “chateaux” are very small, even humble. Others are among the grandest of the grandest.
On our tour, everyone we visit makes exceptionally good wines, do not doubt that (!), but, as you’ll see, the price range varies a lot. And that depends, among other things, on where on the prestige scale the property is located. A famous name does not always equate to quality.
We visit prestigious chateau (with top quality as well as fame) in Pauillac, Margaux, Pessac-Léognan and Saint Emilion and passionate winemakers in Entre-deux-Mers.
Our chateau lunches are now legendary, better French gastronomy than that is hard to find. Don’t miss this opportunity.
The tour as it is today is the result of many years travelling in the region. Extra bonus: we might see some harvest although we cannot guarantee that.
Come and discover French wine and food in Bordeaux on this luxurious wine tour with BKWine, one of the world’s leading wine tour operators (*).
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(*) And the only one who has authored 13 award-winning wine books, one of which is on Bordeaux wines.
