Amazing wine chateau in Bordeaux! The grounds are beautiful and the service is great. You can do a…read moretour of the chateau that includes a wine tasting after. This Château is the oldest in Bordeaux and has amazing wines! The staff was wonderful. We accidentally booked a French tour when none of us speak the language but they were nice enough to accommodate us and give us a personal wine tasting after the tour in English. It's an easy uber or bus ride away from the center of Bordeaux. Definitely check it out!

I thought that I had booked a small group tour and tasting here only to find midway through we were…read morejoined by a large bus tour group. This totally changed the feel of the tour as the large group socialized, took campy photos, and made the tasting experience crowded and chaotic. Our charming guide, Rodrigo, did his best to manage the large group, which we appreciate. The tasting was just okay, no chance to explain much about the wine, no water or small snacks to cleanse the palate and no offers to taste anything special or extra. My husband and I have been on wine tours all around the world and have never experienced anything like this. Typically I do book independent tours or private guides, but we only had one day in Bordeaux and thought this might give us a flavor of the region in a shorter time frame. I recommend that the management provide large groups their own guide and space so as not to impact the experience of other guests. If you are looking for a more personal experience this may not be worth your time.

My wife and I ended at the Chateau by mistake as we booked a wine tasting at another nearby Chateau…read morewith a similar name but all the while intending to come to this location. Luckily we came on slow day and there wasnt any tasting going on so they were willing to accomodate us. Since it was just us, it was a very personal tasting experience and we ended up coming home with a couple of bottles. We knew that this was one of the most renouned Chateau's based on the fact that it was mentioned a few times in the TV show Frasier. I did also notice that the airport had a couple of bottles from the estate for sale but didnt look to see the price or which vintage. At the chateau they have a few vintages for sale so depending on your price point you could get certain years that were better than others. I guess will see if we ever open it or decide to sell it later if the price skyrockets.

Even though Ive accelerated my education on wine in recent years I can say I know still very little…read moreabout Bordeaux wines. Luckily while eating at a restaurant for a special dinner, the sommelier informs us that one of the other patrons has left them a bottle of 1986 Chareau Haut Brion and would like to share some with us. Holy moly! I dont know who this patron is but they can just afford to leave Haut Brion laying around? So we split a glass and it's certainly one of the more amazing wines I've ever tried. Earthiness and complexity in both the nose and palate are incredible. Im not sure Im wine educated enough to really describe whats truly going on. What is important is I like it and it's fantastic. I shouldnt get too attached though, it might be cheaper to have a drug habit

Chateau Les Carmes Haut Brion is the easiest Bordeaux winery to reach form the city on Tram A and a…read moreshort walk. Reservations for group or individual tours are required. We found the tour and wine tasting by far the best of our three week stay in Bordeaux. The guide was professional, knowledgeable and friendly with excellent English language skills. The wine is world class. The grounds are beautiful and the ultra modern cellars and wine making facilities incredible. In addition to touring the Medoc and St Emilion, any trip to Bordeaux should include a visit to Chateau Les Carmes Haut Brion.

We took the 9 hour tour that visited the village of Saint-Emilion and a wine tasting in the town,…read moreChateau Bernateau on the right bank where we had lunch at picnic tables, then across the river to Magaux on the left bank to Chateau Prieure-Lichine, and Chateau Siran. We traveled in a tour van and our guide was very friendly and knowledgable. We tasted many wines and got a first hand view on wine making. We were very lucky because the wineries were picking and harvesting the grapes (it was later in September).

My friend and I did the Saint-Emilion Small Group Day Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch. Our fabulous…read moretour guide, Ed, escorted us to two chateaus before doing a tasting in Saint-Emilion. The experience was absolutely lovely and a great learning experience. We were lucky to have stunning spring weather and enjoyed a picnic lunch with meats and cheese. We also got to visit the stunning sites of Saint-Emilion. I wouldn't hesitate to book another tour with Rustic Vines.

Must do when visiting Bordeaux if you truly love wine and want to get a unique experience. Bogdan…read morecustomizes your tour, is the biggest wine nerd with excellent connections in the wine community. He loves the vineyards and all those who live, work and create there...and they love him back. Ensure time for a three day tour hitting all three essential regions. The cost of his tour is well worth it. Don't think about this choice, seriously, just book ASAP.

Trust in Bogdan Ghita, he will insure you have a spectacular time. Bogdan speaks excellent French…read moreand English as well as a few other languages. We returned after 10 years to tour with Bogdan and Bordeaux Vertigo once more. Bogdan is extremely knowledgeable, personable, flexible, and fun! All this without being stuffy or pretentious. He also suggested lodging and dining and arranged a fabulous luncheon in the middle of our tasting. He has guided us in St. Emillion, left bank, right bank And somehow Bogdan managed not to age after 10 years Merci and Bravo once more to Bogdan!

If you appreciate fine wine then you have to visit this shop in downtown Bordeaux. I go every time…read moreI visit Bordeaux, about yearly. You can purchase wine tastings in addition to buying bottles. What sets Thai place apaet is they open $500-$2000 bottles for tastings!!! I doubt I will ever buy a $2000 bottle but I love to experience a tasting for around $25. They also offer organized tasting events. You gotta check them out!

Don't understand the other high ratings. Condescending and snap judgments about how much you will…read morespend.