Some of Bordeaux’s most memorable hidden châteaux experiences happen at estates that rarely appear in guidebooks When people first start planning a trip to see châteaux in Bordeaux, they usually focus on the names they’ve heard before: Margaux. Lafite. Mouton. Yquem. And for good reason. These estates have earned their reputations over centuries. But some […]
A Cognac day trip from Bordeaux starts about 90 minutes north of the city, where the town of Cognac sits on the banks of the Charente River. When most visitors plan a trip to Bordeaux, their attention naturally focuses on vineyards. The Médoc. Saint-Émilion. Pessac-Léognan. But venture a little further north and you’ll find another […]
You don’t need Reddit, here are the best Bordeaux Vintages from 1990 to 2025 Written by the local experts at Bordeaux Wine Vacations. A year-by-year guide to help you buy, cellar, and drink Bordeaux with confidence. Save this article and use it whenever you’re wondering which vintage to choose! In Bordeaux, the year on the […]
We all know that Thomas Jefferson is best known as a Founding Father and America’s third president, but wine lovers know him for something else.
In 1787, Jefferson traveled through Bordeaux to understand why the region’s wines had become some of the most sought-after in Europe.
He visited vineyards, met merchants, compared prices, took extensive notes, and purchased wines for his own cellar. The trip itself was brief, but its impact on American wine cult […]
Everything you need to know about Bordeaux’s diverse wine regions, from prestigious Pauillac to charming Saint-Émilion. Bordeaux is not one wine region. It’s dozens of them. The name “Bordeaux” covers over 110,000 hectares of vineyards. Within that area, you’ll find more than 60 distinct appellations. Each has its own soils, grape varieties, and winemaking traditions. Each […]
Simple, delicious combinations to try at home or during your visit to wine country. Wine and food pairing doesn’t need to be complicated. At its heart, it’s about finding combinations that make both the wine and the dish taste better together than they would alone. Bordeaux wines happen to be incredibly food-friendly. The region’s reds, whites, […]
