Everyone tells you to visit Arcachon in summer. The beaches, the boats, the long evenings on the bay. And it’s lovely then, no argument. But if you ask us, Arcachon in autumn is when the Bassin actually shows you what it’s about. The oysters are at their best September through November is prime oyster season […]
Pessac-Léognan doesn’t get quite the same recognition as Margaux or St-Émilion, but spend an afternoon at Château Smith Haut Lafitte and you’ll understand why so many visitors leave calling it their favorite stop in Bordeaux. This is a serious working estate, set in genuinely beautiful surroundings, run by people who have clearly thought hard about […]
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 […]
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, […]
From Roman poets to medieval monks to world-famous wines, discover the story behind one of France’s most beloved villages. The Roman Era: Early Beginnings The history of Saint-Émilion stretches back to the 4th century, when Decimus Magnus Ausonius, a celebrated Roman poet and educator, decided to retire in the verdant countryside near what was then […]
