Bordeaux Wine Tour: A Real French taste
Jun 06
Bordeaux is the name associated with wine and romance. The landscape of the place is amazing, ranging from beaches and sands to the green vineyards. There are thousands of wineries in and around the town. It offers more than just wine; you will enjoy the Golden triangle and other historic places. Following are the few important places of the Bordeaux, which will make this tour unforgettable for you.
Leognan: In the Leognan area, Carbonnieux is the oldest wine making estates, where they are cultivating wine from 12th century. White and red wines of the area are considered as world class. Caudelie wine spa in famous for its restaurants, you can have your lunch here.
La winery: This is one of the unique tourism sites in France. They have a very huge wine shop, where you can find countless brands of wine. You will enjoy the ‘wine signs’, this is the game, in which they ask you to taste the wine and tell the name. You have to identify and differentiate different wine verities, test of your wine knowledge, but fun in itself.
Margaux: located on the left bank of Bordeaux, this area has three beautiful vineyards, including Palmer, Kirwan and Giscours. Palmer offer Alter Ego, their personal flavor, you will enjoy it. You can enjoy ride on the helicopter, which will give you a beautiful view of the area. Giscours is one of the best picnic spot of the area you will enjoy this place overlooking the vineyards.
Estournel: it is one of the most beautiful wineries, having oriental Pagodas. They offer very delicious white wine, trademark of the region.
Pauillac: Next to Estournel is the Pauillac, which is famous for its red wines.
The region houses, lot of other wineries too, you will can plan your holiday for the Bordeaux, and I am sure you will have fun of your life.