The art of blending, or assemblage as it’s known here in Bordeaux, is intrinsic to creating the world-famous wines of the Bordeaux wine region. Truly an art form, winemakers expertly blend the complimentary grape varietals of Bordeaux to produce balanced wines with finesse. One of the best ways to truly appreciate the marriage of Bordeaux’s Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes…
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Blend Your Own Bordeaux at Château Malescasse
Bordeaux Châteaux You Can Visit Using Public Transportation
Organized wine tours can be expensive and you don’t need an organized tour to visit wine châteaux in Bordeaux. In fact, some of the best tours are specialized visits that go beyond the classic tour and tasting by the châteaux themselves. And if you’re just not keen to rent a car to explore the Bordeaux wine region, these are Bordeaux…
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A Local’s Guide to the Best Things to Do in Bordeaux
The fact that Bordeaux is like Mecca for wine lovers is certainly what drew us to come visit this city and worship at the altar of some of the world’s best wines. But Bordeaux is more than just sipping Grand Cru Classé at châteaux; it’s a beautiful and compact city who’s been getting a shiny facelift over the last few…
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Moon Harbour: Bordeaux’s Whisky Distillery
Think Bordeaux is just all about wine? Guess again. While wine reigns king in the World Capital of Wine, Bordeaux has always been a city also about its spirits. The city does sit between Cognac and Armagnac, after all. But these days you don’t even need to leave the city to sample spirits. Bordeaux is home to Moon Harbour, a…
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The Perfect 3-Days in Bordeaux
We might be a little biased since we do call Bordeaux home, but we think it’s one of the best places to visit in France. There’s no where else in France like it. You can combine a vibrant city, beautiful vineyards making some of the world’s most famous wine, a charming medieval UNESCO listed village with the world’s largest church…
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