After years of running Bordeaux wine tours, you start to develop a shortlist. Not the famous Bordeaux grand cru classé everyone already knows - those usually book themselves and far in advance - but the places that genuinely surprise people. Château ...[ read more ]
Best Luxury Hotels in Bordeaux Wine Country (2026 Guide)
If you’re dreaming about waking up to vineyard views, wandering through quiet wine estates, and ending your day with a glass of Bordeaux right where it was made, you’re in the right place. After years of exploring Bordeaux as a ...[ read more ]
Right Bank vs Left Bank: Which Bordeaux Wine Region Should You Visit?
When travelers picture Bordeaux, they imagine grand châteaux, rows of vines, and legendary wines. But Bordeaux isn’t one single region — it’s divided by the Garonne and Dordogne rivers into two distinct worlds: the Left Bank and the Right Bank.Each ...[ read more ]
Self-Guided Bordeaux Wine Tour: How to Organize It?
Is it possible to visit Bordeaux wineries on your own? Yes, it is possible to visit Bordeaux vineyards on your own without a guide.In my experience, a self-guided tour in Bordeaux can be more challenging to organize than in other ...[ read more ]
Are Bordeaux Wineries Open in August?
As many French businesses, some Bordeaux wineries are closed in August. At the same time, many of the Bordeaux chateaux remain open for visits and tastings.In my opinion, August is a good month to visit Bordeaux wineries. You will get ...[ read more ]
The Best Wine Bars in Bordeaux
Bordeaux wine bars are not so much about drinking and partying. They are more about enjoying a well-deserved leisure moment French-style: relaxed atmosphere, tasting, savoring and people-watching.Most wine bars in Bordeaux start serving customers around seven o’clock in the evening. ...[ read more ]
Bordeaux Hotel Recommendations from a Local Wine Guide
My wine tour clients often ask me for suggestions of the best hotels in Bordeaux. To help you with your choice, I put together a list of the recommended hotels in the city of Bordeaux and Bordeaux wine country (Saint-Émilion, the ...[ read more ]
Medoc versus Saint Emilion for Bordeaux Wine Tour
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 ]