Nice place to try a lot of different wines by the glass, but honestly most of it was from pretty…read moreaverage producers (there are other wine bars in Bordeaux that have much more special stuff). Beautiful building and friendly service, though. Nice spot to rest up during a day of walking around the city, but I wouldn't necessarily consider it a destination.

What a great little find. The interior of this wine bar seemed to be a little like a hotel lobby,…read morebut it was comfortable with plenty of seating. We were able to be seated immediately. The wine prices are fantastic here and there's a nice variety of local wines to try. My guest and I conducted a mini tasting flight. The place was pretty crowded and looked to be a good place to grab wine and catch up with friends. Service was friendly and it was easy to order and pay despite the language barrier. Definitely a must stop on your trip to Bordeaux.

Beautiful location and fantastic, Bordeaux-focused wine selection. Some seriously special wines…read moreother Coravin list. That said, it's kind of weird that the place is set up with "serve yourself" stations but they don't work, so you have to order everything. Service was friendly and helpful, however. Pricing is a bit on the high side compared to other nearby wine bars, but the selection is great and they do allow smaller pours if you don't want to break the bank. Place was dead during an afternoon visit, but that's likely on us -- I'm sure it's much livelier and more fun in the evening.

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!

We were recommended by a chateau we visited to buy wines here. This place is conveniently located…read morenear the Grand Theater, and the tourism office where you'd likely have started your wine tour if you've signed up for any. But honestly, even if you don't plan to buy anything, come take a look! The spiral staircase is so beautiful, showcasing many different wines. As you walked up the stairs to the higher levels, you'll get to see wine from all the legendary chateaux, in different vintages. We were exclaiming as we recognize the names. Friendly staff.

This was a wonderful place to buy wines! When you walk in, you see this beautiful spiral…read morestaircase. Of course your are mesmerized by the sheer number of wines located around the walls - all the way up 5 stories! Gregg M and I found what I thought were some good Bordeaux wines for a good price. I can honestly say that when in Bordeaux again I will definitely go back here to find good wines. Also, if you don't know what your looking for - ask. The staff was very friendly and always wiling to help with your selection. Don't be intimidated by the prices of some of the wines. They do have many of the first growths, but they also have some of the other growths at very affordable prices.

Came here today for a wine tour and tasting. The tour was was wonderful. It was interesting and…read morethe grounds were beautiful. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and kept things moving. My biggest disappointment was the wine tasting. We tasted 3 wines. A white Bordeaux and 2 reds. I didn't care for any of them. I really wanted to like this and ship a case home but since the 3 I tasted we're not what I like, I left empty handed.

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!

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!

Please do not miss this amazing Chateau, the owner/wine maker and tour guide is an absolute…read moretreasure who bleeds the passion for his families craft. We were so lucky to have a private tour of this charming Chateau in the heart of Saint Emilion where we engaged in philosophical discussion on life and the correlation to wine making. Our only regret was not going back for a second tour for even just the discussions on life and wine but also not importing more wine as it was easily the best we tasted in this region. Till we meet again Bri and Pawel.

Nice small winery with engaging owner to share with you the history of the area and his winery. You…read morewill go down into the ancient caves for a quick tour then exit in the tasting room where you will have the opportunity to taste two wines (we had the 2001 and 2007). Expect to spend about an hour for the tour and tasting and you will have an opportunity to buy wine (cash only for a bottle or two), credit cards accepted for larger orders. He can ship wine to the states for you for around 150€ a case (you can get a much better deal on shipping if you go to one of the many wine shops located throughout the city). Most of the wines available can be aged for 10-100 years with the top vintages being 2001, 2005, 2009, 2010. Prices are in the 38€ - 50€ range. If you want to meet a passionate French wine maker, call ahead for a tour/tasting. Cost is 10€ per person and a delightful experience.

The last winery on our Bordeaux excursion! We got there a little past 3 in the afternoon, and from…read morethe looks of it, the winery staff was busy preparing for an event. Let me guess, the Vin Expo? Indeed it was according to our winery tour guide that afternoon. Both wineries we've visited earlier that day were also preparing for the Vin Expo like mad. Everyone in our group loved our guide. She was so bubbly and super nice. She had spent some time in Sonoma to earn a certificate for her wine studies, so she spoke English very well. We settled on doing a half-hour tour and tasting for 7€ with her. She took us outside and proceeded to describe the history of the vineyards, the Chateau and their current owner, who is incidentally an American banker. She showed us the vineyards, the chais and other parts of the winery. We ended the tour at the boutique where we tasted a couple of wines. The winery produces Grand Cru Classé wines and we were able to taste a 2007 vintage and one of their second wines. Both were excellent. The Grand Cru wine we tasted was going for 65€ and may be aged another 10 years according to our guide. After the tasting, we browsed in the botique and decided on buying a half case of their Rosé. Our group of 10 has been going through wine like crazy and the Rosé was 6 bottles for 50€. A great deal! We had no problem consuming all that in a couple of days along with the other wines we bought from the other places. When in France, drink lots of wine!

They were so nice to welcome us for lunch even if we were on a tight schedule. It is a gorgeous…read moreplace. The private table is very exclusive in fact. There's just two different dining room, a small one and a bigger one for small groups. The resident chef has built the menu to pair with the wines but in an unusual and daring way. The decadent reds were paired with decadent fishes dishes and very delicate courses. Even the dessert has the same shape as a sculture just outside the Castle. It was a memorable moment.

The premier gran cru superior chateau is one of the finest in Bordeaux. Owned by LVMH, this winery…read moreis the epitome of class and pretentiousness. My mother and I paid $300 each to have three glasses of wine and a mini tour of the estate which I found rather disappointing. I would of enjoyed seeing the bottling facility wish is located on the property, the aging vats, or even the wine library (this wine is known for aging very well!). We were shown the courtyard of the castle, a few vines and then rushed into a tasting room after a video describing noble rot. While the wine at chateau d'yquem is some of the best in the world, the experience could of been better for the cost. Offering a little bit of food with our wine would of been amazing.

This property was beautiful! So much history. I appreciated having a walking tour around the estate…read moreto enjoy the views and photo opportunities. The tour guide was wonderful. My only disappointment was that we got one glass of a recent vintage. Given how much they have in stock, it would be best to showcase how well the wine ages and give the consumer a good idea of its aging potential. I could buy a new vintage at home, but I would not get the opportunity to try one with age. Perhaps the consumer would learn that they prefer aged Sauternes and not younger ones. Either way, wish we got more than 1 glass and more vintages to try.

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.