Château Marquis de Terme is a legendary Bordeaux winery and one of the Fourth Growths on the famous 1855 Classification of Bordeaux wines. Family-owned by the Seneclauze family since 1935, the history dates back much further with twists and turns including creation out of a marriage dowry. Sitting on the doorstep of Margaux, Château Marquis de Terme is emblematic of…
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Château Marquis de Terme: 1855 Grand Cru Classé Tasting
Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion
It’s practically a sin to come to Bordeaux and not visit a château. But sometimes time is of the essence, and a visit to most of Bordeaux’s châteaux requires at least half a day. Aside from a thoroughly modern winery that makes you feel a bit like James Bond, Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion is the only château actually situated within…
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10 Reasons to Visit Bordeaux Right Now
Bordeaux isn’t just a city with the same name as the famous French wine. With 350 historical buildings and monuments, dozens of museums and art galleries, a brand new wine experience center and some of the best food in all of France, its no wonder even the Parisians are leaving Paris for Bordeaux. Take a look at why Bordeaux should…
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La Cite du Vin: Bordeaux’s Wine Museum
When we tell people we live in Bordeaux, the response is “Great wine, but what city do you live in?” Bordeaux is indeed one of the most famous wine regions in the world, but it’s also a city. A gorgeous honey-colored neoclassical city married with the remains of a medieval town…but that’s a story for another day. Bordeaux is a…
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Where to Find the Best Chocolate in Bordeaux
It’s Bayonne, Bordeaux’s neighbor to the south, that is the chocolate capital of France. But plenty of chocolate makers have set up shop right here in Bordeaux and you can find some of the best chocolate in all of France right here in the Wine Capital of the World. We’ve tasted countless chocolates in Bordeaux to determine the best to…
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