WINE TOURS IN BORDEAUX
Wine tasting holidays in Bordeaux
Wine tours in Bordeaux range from 100%-bike tours for nature lovers and meeting young winemakers, spending wine-and-golf weekends in incredibly prestigious appellations to taste Grands Crus Classés, or escape on getaways that combine wine tastings – reds, rosés, sweet or dry whites – and relaxation surrounded by works of art just minutes from Bordeaux.
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NewEnjoy this eco-friendly getaway by cycling through the roads of the right bank of Bordeaux, meeting a young couple of passionate winemakers. A relaxing break, without a car, to take the time to discover the vineyard by (electric) bicycle.3 days | 2 nights -
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139,50 €
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A gift to offer your loved ones, allowing them to explore the renowned Bordeaux appellations. A special moment with the winemaker to understand the craftsmanship behind Bordeaux wines.2 days | 1 night -
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570 €
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Combine a wine tasting at the prestigious Château Smith Haut Lafitte and Vinotherapie Spa at the Sources de Caudalie, just a few minutes from Bordeaux.2 days | 1 night -
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275 €
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From the land to the glass or the plate, everything here is organic. Aside from the sales pitch, come and share the philosophy of these ardent defenders of organic viticulture for Bordeaux wines.2 days | 1 night -
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245 €
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From Médoc to Saint-Emilion passing by Entre-Deux-Mers, come and discover the diversity of the Bordeaux wines, through sometimes surprising wine experiences.2 days | 1 night -
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435 €
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In a peaceful and charming landscape, only four kilometers away from Bordeaux, relax at Château Haut Bailly. Taste the best wines of the Grands Crus Classés from the appellation of the Graves.2 days | 1 night -
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385 €
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NewBetween vineyards and estuary, the Médoc region unveils its secrets during a weekend getaway around Margaux and Pauillac. Settled in an elegant Château, you will explore the world of Médoc winemakers through tasting workshops.3 days | 2 nights -
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90 €
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In a familial and relaxed atmosphere, come and discover the world of Bordeaux wine including visits in castles, winemaking techniques and tastings.1 day -
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150 €
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Hop on your bike for a carbon-free ride through the Médoc vineyards, navigating forest trails and marshlands. Your guide will lead you along the famous wine route, where family estates and Grand Crus Classés coexist.1 day -
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550 €
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Nestled in the heart of the Saint-Emilion vineyards, relax and succumb to the charms of Château Siaurac wines and of our appealing establishments. Do not simply enjoy yourself - be astonished!3 days | 2 nights -
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80 €
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Your wine day in the Saint-Emilion and Pomerol area to meet 3 Châteaux! Each will show you, in its own way, behind the scenes of the production of these exceptional wines. Tastings and lunch included!1 day -
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555 €
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Golf and gastrononic escape in the heart of Saint-Emilion’s village! For the most passionate, a unique golf experience in France awaits you, mixing French lifestyle and British golf style.3 days | 2 nights -
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295 €
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A total immersion in the vineyards of Bordeaux, experience the daily life of passionate and endearing wine growers. You will feel so good staying at the Chateaux that chances are that you will return3 days | 2 nights -
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340 €
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The most northern appellation of Medoc tastes like nothing else! Lovers of Great Wines of Saint-Estèphe, learn about winemaking in a domain overlooking the estuary.3 days | 2 nights -
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250 €
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NewSouth of Bordeaux, explore the wine route of Graves and Sauternes, discovering the oldest terroirs of the Bordeaux vineyards. This journey takes you through the land of "liquid gold" (sweet wines) and the white and red wines of Pessac-Léognan and Graves.2 days | 1 night -
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510 €
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Feel to live in a Château in a Saint-Emilion wine estate! Private visit, dinner accompanied by an exceptional vintage wine in the dining room of the Château, ...2 days | 1 night -
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85 €
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NewFor a day, immerse yourself in the world of Pessac-Léognan wines in the Graves vineyard with a visit to 3 castles with very different identities. Tastings and lunch included.1 day -
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495 €
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NewFor the duration of your stay, explore the lands of the famous Cognac appellation, produced within the largest vineyard of French white wine. Luxurious accommodation and renowned houses.2 days | 1 night -
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670 €
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Penetrate the myth of Medoc Grands Crus Classés in the heart of one of the world's most prestigious appellations, Margaux ... you can also take the opportunity to improve your golf handicap!3 days | 2 nights -
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99,50 €
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Original and convivial gift box for a wine getaway in french vineyards.2 days | 1 night
A glimpse of the Bordeaux vineyards, appellations and wines
The region producing Bordeaux wines stretches across the banks of the Gironde estuary as well as the Garonne and Dordogne rivers. There are over 50 appellations (AOC) in the Bordeaux wine region, including some exceptional ones: Médoc, Saint-Émilion, Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Sauternes or Entre-Deux-Mers, each of them with their own identity thanks to their winemakers, their different grape varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon, Semillon and Muscadelle to name a few)and the gravelly or clayey-limestone soils they grow on.
Get a taste of the Bordeaux culinary scene
It is said that Bordeaux has more restaurants per inhabitant than any other French city. In any case, when your goal is to discover wine and food pairings, you can’t go wrong in the region. Go for classic or original wine pairings, depending on how daring you want to be. With salty Bay of Arcachon oysters, you might stick with a lively white wine from the Bordeaux appellation, or go for something original and try a fresh, fruity rosé with charcuterie platter at a local wine bar. A woody white wine from Pessac-Léognan goes perfectly with chicken or a stuffed capon for a festive meal. An entrecôte à la bordelaise with its shallot and red wine sauce is a big favourite, or why not try a round wine, like Bordeaux Supérieur with a savoury duck dish or Pauillac lamb?
Bordeaux highlights
The city of Bordeaux and the medieval village of Saint-Émilion – both UNESCO World Heritage Sites – offer churches, bell towers, abbeys and more. And after visiting the region’s vineyards to the north, south, east or west of these charming towns, head for the coast, its beaches and the famous Bay of Arcachon with the Dune du Pilat. While in Bordeaux, you can also embark on a sensory and interactive experience at the Cité du Vin – the city’s iconic wine museum.
And now a little help with some vocabulary specific to Bordeaux wines:
Courtier: a broker who arranges the sale of wines between négociants and producers
Négoce/négociant de vin: trade/wine trader
En primeur: wines sold by négociants the year after the harvest, once they’ve been evaluated by experts, but bottled about 2 years later after ageing in barrels
Entre-Deux-Mers: literally meaning “between two seas”; this is the geographic area between the Dordogne and Garonne rivers
How to reach Bordeaux
By train: Eurostar from London (2 hrs 20 min) and high-speed (TGV) train from Paris, in just 2 hours. Click here for French train timetables and prices.
By plane: Bordeaux-Mérignac International Airport, about 8 km from the city centre, easily reached by shuttle bus or tram. Click here for info on getting to and from the airport.
By car: Bordeaux is easily accessible via major motorways and toll-free roads, placing the wine capital close to its vineyards and just a few hours from France’s major economic areas.