Professional - Bordeaux Wine and Cheese Tasting with a walking tour
Organic Wine and Cheese Tasting Experience at Bordeaux
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NICE & ENJOYABLE WALKING TOUR TO EXPLORE THE CHARMING NEIGHBOURHOOD OF BORDEAUX WITH OUR IN-HOUSE SOMMELIER WITH WINE & CHEESE TASTING.
This tour is designed by our in-house Sommelier & Wine Expert. He will take you on a stroll through the UNESCO wine merchant streets, many of which are 300 years old. We will walk for almost an hour to discover the neighbourhood of Chartrons and the riverside of Bordeaux while learning about the different grape varieties used in Bordeaux, the important wine regions, how to pick up a bottle in a supermarket or in a restaurant, what is the 1855 classification, how to read a label like a professional, the historical monuments of the district and much more!
At the end of the tour we will put all the theoretical knowledge into practical "learning by tasting"… Cheers!!
PS - We do other tour like "Bordeaux Organic Food Tour (French Apéro style) in Saint Michel area & Best of Bordeaux Walking tour in City centre check them out.
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64 Quai des Chartrons
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe start our tour in the heart of Chartrons also known as Old Wine Merchant street. Situated on the "Port de la lune" (the french name for Port of Moon) also a pet name of Bordeaux dating back from the 17th Century. Today they are all World Unesco heritage.Quais De Bordeaux
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeEnjoy the beatiful view on the river garonne, while learning about its port and wine trade.Pont de Pierre
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWhile standing at the river side you will see from distance one of the oldest bridges of Bordeaux "Pont de Pierre", it was constructed for Napoleon Bonaparte, dating back to the early 19 century. We will learn the connection of wine and kings. Please note that the monument will not be visited from close.Pont Jacques Chaban Delmas
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeLooking towards the north of Bordeaux we can spot from a distance another important bridge. You will be surprised to know the amazing technology used behind to create this awesome looking bridge. Here we will also learn about new technologies used in making wines. Please note that the monument will not be visited from close.Eglise St Louis des Chartrons
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOne of the most iconic churches in Bordeaux. You will see the beauty of the church and learn the history behind it.La Cité du Vin
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe will be able to spot as well the biggest world wine exposition Museum up the river to the north. Here you will learn about the wine regions and grape varieties while admiring the beauty of the 21st century Museum in a distance. Please note that the monument will not be visited from close.29 Quai des Chartrons
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe will see a "Maisons Jumelles" twin house in English. Once lived by a foreign wine merchant. The importance of foreigners in the Bordeaux wine trade.Chartrons
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeBe prepared for a Blind Wine Tasting, this is the time to open up your senses and start sniffing & sipping the luscious wines of Bordeaux paired with different cheese and baguette. Your guide will explain and guide you through this experience in a local wine bar.
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