I have put together a quick comparison of wine tour experiences in the Médoc and Saint-Émilion. For more information see my article Right Bank vs Left Bank: Which Bordeaux Wine Region Should You Visit?We organize private wine tours to all ...[ read more ]
Best Wine Bars in Saint-Emilion: the Local Wine Guide’s Recommendations
One of my most popular Bordeaux wine tours is to Saint-Emilion. Saint-Emilion is a charming town on the right bank of the river Dordogne, less than an hour away from Bordeaux. Its history goes back to the 8th century. Surrounding Saint-Emilion ...[ read more ]
Where to Buy Wine in Bordeaux and to Not Break the Bank?
When you travel to Bordeaux, you may wonder where to buy authentic Bordeaux wines and not break the bank.Bordeaux is all about wine, there is no shortage of shopping options here. There are pros and cons of each, depending on the ...[ read more ]
Do You Need to Rent a Car in Bordeaux?
The short answer is “no” if you stay in the city of Bordeaux. If you are staying outside of Bordeaux, in a beautiful French village or at a château near Saint-Émilion, in the Médoc, Entre-Deux-Mers, or another region, it may be ...[ read more ]
How to Get from Paris to Bordeaux?
Planning a trip to Bordeaux via Paris? Here is how to get from Paris to Bordeaux: 1. High-speed train from Paris Gare Montparnasse High-speed bullet trains called TGV (stands for Trains a Grand Vitesse) from Gare Montparnasse train station in ...[ read more ]
Best Restaurants in Bordeaux According to the MICHELIN Guide
I work as a wine tour guide in Bordeaux. My guests often ask me about the Michelin star gastronomic restaurants in our city. Here is the list of the best Bordeaux restaurants awarded stars and other mentions by the MICHELIN Guide 2021, ...[ read more ]
Why Are Bordeaux Wines So Famous and Expensive?
When we hear "Bordeaux" the image of something very luxurious and expensive comes to our mind.Of course, this is only a myth. There are about 10,000 wine producers all around the city of Bordeaux and not all of them produce ...[ read more ]
What are the Best Wines of Bordeaux According to Wine Critics?
Many of my friends and clients ask me what are the best wines in Bordeaux. The truth is that It is always a matter of personal preference, however, if you want to rely on professional opinion, here is one from the ...[ read more ]
10 Best Wineries to Visit in Bordeaux
For the past several years, I’ve been working as a private wine guide in Bordeaux, taking wine lovers to some of the region’s finest wineries. One of the questions I’m asked most often is: Which Bordeaux wineries are the best ...[ read more ]
How to Get from Bordeaux Airport to Central Bordeaux?
The Bordeaux-Merignac Airport is only 13 km or 8 mi away from the city. There are a few ways to reach the city centre from the airport: tram, bus shuttle, taxi, Uber, and a private transfer.Tram - €1.90Take tram A ...[ read more ]