Bordeaux Wine Regions
Bordeaux is one of the world’s most famous wine regions, home to 57 unique appellations that produce a wide variety of exceptional wines. From the bold reds of the Médoc to the sweet wines of Sauternes and the crisp whites of Entre-Deux-Mers, every area has its own distinct style and story. Bordeaux’s rich history, diverse landscapes, and dedication to winemaking make it a must-visit destination for wine lovers of all levels.
Come with us on an immersive exploration of the local culture and see what it means to be a part of the Bordeaux wine industry. We’ll give you all the insider information and take care of anything that you need while you’re in beautiful Bordeaux.
THE BEST OF BORDEAUX’S 57 APPELLATIONS
BORDEAUX CENTER
A fast-track course on how to live like a “Bordelais”. Take a stroll on a private walking tour of the historic town center of Bordeaux, showing you monuments dating back centuries and explaining the incredible transformation of this city over the centuries.
THE MÉDOC
See for yourself what the world has been talking about for centuries – the Grand Cru Classification dating back to 1855, is without a doubt one of the most notorious regions of Bordeaux wines on the Left Bank of the Garonne River.
SAINT ÉMILION
A name synonymous with Grand Cru wines and a region that deserves a full day. Experience the medieval wine village, learn about the monk who inspired an entire community, and visit world-renowned wine estates and vineyard-covered hills.
SAUTERNES
Head south to Sauternes for a five-star day-trip to the sweet side of Bordeaux. Visit the world-famous Château d’Yquem, and understand why this winery stands alone at the top of the ranking of the Bordeaux chateaux.
PESSAC & GRAVES
Staying on the Left Bank of Bordeaux, discover the Graves and Pessac Leognan wine regions, two of the few regions in Bordeaux that can produce both red and white wines under the same wine appellation.
POMEROL & FRONSAC
In between Libourne and Saint Émilion, Fronsac and Pomerol play an almost-secret tune of undiscovered delicacies. Here, wine lovers wander Merlot vineyards, revealing wines with fabulous grace and depth.
ARCACHON BAY
Take a break from wine and visit this beautiful seaside resort town, famed for some of the best seafood in the country. See “Bird Island”, enjoy a Michelin-star meal, and learn how this quaint little town exploded after Napoleon III visited it in 1857!
WHAT TO EXPECT ON A WINE REGION EXCURSION
A Bordeaux Wine Vacation Day Trip starts by picking you up from your hotel in a first-class touring van and driving through a sea of vineyards to the wine region of the day.
You’ll visit 2 to 3 different wine-producing estates with tasting and tours of each château, enjoy a five-star gourmet meal that’s typically French, and pair the experience by tasting a comparative selection of fine wines from the region.
At the end of the day, your guide will shuttle you back to your hotel and give recommendations or reservations for evening activities in Bordeaux.
PERSONALIZE YOUR ITINERARY
When you book a Bordeaux Wine Vacation, we’ll help you create your ideal itinerary, according to your preferences, from our tried-and-tested day trip excursions. Do you go more for Merlot? Then, let’s focus on the Right Bank. Do you have an itch for Cabernet Sauvignon? Then the Left Bank it is! Do you have the time, and are really into history? Let’s see both and talk about the historical events that shaped this region! We’ll create your perfect-vacation itinerary!
MULTI-DAY BORDEAUX ITINERARIES
3-DAY
– 3 Days, 3 Nights
– 5 Appellations
– 5 Chateaux Tours
– 1 Estate Visit
– 13 Wines Tasted
Transportation
Private Tour Guide
5-DAY
– 5 Days, 5 Nights
– 10 Appellations
– 7 Chateaux Tours
– 3 Estate Visits
– 20 Wines Tasted
Transportation
Private Tour Guide
7-DAY
– 7 Days, 7 Nights
– 12 Appellations
– 10 Chateaux Tours
– 4 Estate Visits
– 25 Wines Tasted
All Transportation
Private Tour Guide
10-DAY
– 10 Days, 10 Nights
– 15 Appellations
– 10 Chateaux Tours
– 7 Estate Visits
– 30 Wines Tasted
Transportation
Private Tour Guide
PICK YOUR TRAVEL DATES
When’s the best time to visit Bordeaux? You choose! Every season in the South West has something special to see and do, so you can’t go wrong in picking your travel dates.
We offer guided tours of Bordeaux and the surrounding wine regions as early as March, culminating in our Harvest Tours in September and finishing as late as October, with the ever-popular Christmas tour in December.
Sound like your kind of vacation? We’d love to show you the best of Bordeaux!
Bonjour Bordeaux!
For information and reservations, please contact us to chat about your ideal Bordeaux Wine Vacation…