My husband and I along with our friends went wine tasting in Southern France. We read about Cave d…read moreEymet in the charming town of Eymet and decided to give it a try. I can't say enough wonderful things about this experience. Mitch was such an amazing lady with an abundance of knowledge about wines and wine tastings. We actually ended up booking two wine tastings with her. One was for local and regional wines and the other was for wines around the world. Mitch speaks English and has a delightful sense of humor. This was by far our favorite tasting experience. And as an added bonus...her dogs are adorable! We had an absolutely fabulous evening each time we were there. I advise calling ahead for a reservation so she can give you the absolute best experience. This is a must do when in the area!

During our month long stay in southwest France we toured several wineries and tasting rooms. Cave…read mored' Eymet was our best and most educational tasting and wine experience. Mitch, the owner, gave us two separate night tastings, first taking us through the region and then around the world. Her expertise was enlightening and educational. With her humor and knowledge we had a wonderful experience. I highly recommend anyone interested in wine make an appointment and enjoy an evening with Mitch.

My sister called this winery in the morning and asked if we could do a wine tasting in the…read moreafternoon. The owner said that he wasn't planning on opening that day, but he said he would open up for us at 2 pm. Nice! We tried to find this place on the GPS in the car, but we could not find it. We ended up using the Google Maps on my sister's iPhone to get directions from our chateau. And Google Maps was right on! Note that the drive there will take you on a few one lane roads, so don't drive too fast or you'll end up having a collision with another car or cyclists! When we got there, Nick, the winemaker and co-owner (with his wife), led us to their backyard where we saw a wild boar roaming around in his pen. It was my first time seeing a wild boar. So interesting! The toddler in our group was very happy to see the boars and the dogs. The dogs are very friendly and the dog lovers in our group loved petting the dogs! We then walked back to the front and into the tasting room/boutique. All their wines are named after the dogs and the wild boars they have on the property. We started with the Ridgeback which is a Sauvignon Blanc. Delicious! It was nice and crisp. Nick's wife asked us if we wanted to have some cheese with our tasting, and my husband was like Yeah! Who can say no to cheese? She brought out two plates of cheese, one was a Fromage Hollandais aux Truffes (my favorite) and a local organic cheese. Loved the first one with the truffles! We ended up buying a 500 gram slice of that cheese for about 11€. Yum! We tasted three more wines after the Ridgeback. We tasted Olga next which is a Rosé (very good) made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. We then had Wilfred which is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot. Again, a good wine that's ready to drink. Our last wine was the Sanglier which is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot. Richer than the Wilfred, but just as good if not better. The generous pours will delight any wine lover! The owners, Nick and Diana, were very gracious hosts! They were very surprised that we found them. This place is pretty deep in the countryside. We chose to visit their winery because one of the people in our group found this place on Tripadvisor! Great choice! Our group of 10 ended up buying several bottles of wine, cheese and other souvenirs from them. We'll be drinking some of the wines the next few days and some will be taken back home to the States!

I had visited Chateau Feely a few years ago as a study abroad student, and to this day, it is still…read moreone of my favorite memories from France! A friend and I were visiting Bordeaux for a weekend trip looking for wine tasting tours and were so happy to find this one off the web. We had signed up for The Essential Wine Tour adventure and Caroline was quick to respond to emails. Unfortunately, on the day of, the French train workers went on a strike, so we missed our original one-hour train from Bordeaux to Gardonne. A quick call to Caroline and no problem! She was able to adjust the tour when we came later and even helped come to meet us at the train station given the train fiasco. The wine tasting experience felt like I was in a National Geographic documentary examining vineyards! She pointed out everything from history of the nearby communities and walked us up and down the vineyard with an ambiance of a true expert and lover of wines as we felt more like friends than tourists. Her wine class and lunch were delicious and we even had an opportunity to meet her children; again, it felt like we were family and friends and it was a pleasure to be in her home. It was here that I feel in love with dessert wine! Originally, we had looked at the big Bordeaux-based companies that have tour buses, but glad to avoid the typical tourist route. The personal experience at Chateau Feely was the way to go. Highly recommended!

If staying at a winery in France is not on your bucket list, it should be! Chateau Feely is an…read moreorganic, biodynamic winery located in Southwest France. Honestly, I will never forget the absolutely wonderful three days/nights we spent here. Our host, Caro Feely, greeted us outside as soon as we drove up. We immediately were made to feel as if we had arrived at the home of a friend instead of the guest house where we stayed for the next three days. She also led our tour of the vineyard and winetasting lunch that next day. She is knowledgeable and passionate about their wines and organic/biodynamic wine making. It truly was an educational and fun experience. We opted for the half day wine tour with 'Revelation' Lunch for 50 Euro per person. Our small group of 6 began at 10:00 learning about the grapes, growing, the land/area, wine making all while strolling through the property. Towards noon, we were back to the lovely tasting room for our lunch. Caro opened a few wines, explained each one and then left us with tasting notes to explore and taste as she prepared our lunch. Lunch was a great mixture of pate, duck prosciutto, smoked trout, salads and different cheeses plus delicious, hearty breads and even chocolate to pair with all of the wines. She explained which wines paired best with the different foods, but also encouraged us to experiment with our tastings to see what appealed most to our individual palates. This was a great ending to our tour. The wines were delicious. It isn't often I like each one, but I did here. My favorites were the Sincerite, a dry sauvignon blanc and Grace, their barrel aged red wine. Sincerite is 100% sauvignon blanc, crisp and citrusy. Grace is 60% cabernet sauvignon and 40% merlot aged for 24 months in oak. The result is a rich red blend with dark fruits and depth. Delicious! Last, but not least, the accommodations. What a treat it was to stay on premises. Our wine cottage was comfortable with the most amazing views of beautiful scenery. Stress just melted away as we stared at the landscape sipping delicious wines we had purchased at Chateau Feely. There was a small kitchen and even a grill out on the patio if we wanted to stay in and cook for ourselves. There were a number of restaurants that Caro kindly recommended, one even within walking distance and more than one that were awarded a Michelin star. Needless to say we did not go without. I would absolutely visit this lovely winery again. What an unforgettable experience this was! Many thanks to Caro Feely for her wonderful and welcoming hospitality!

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!

Stopped here today to do a wine tasting. The guide was very knowledgeable and we tried three wines…read morewhich was very interesting. 2018 -good 2013 - better, very interesting. 2009 - wow! Excellent and such depth. An absolutely delicious wine. It gets a BIG recommend!

From the owner: Le Château de Rayne Vigneau, promut Best Of Wine Tourism 2016, dans la catégorie " Découverte et…read moreInnovation ", propose aux amateurs de grands vins de Sauternes, une approche originale, inédite et au plus près de la nature, une dégustation dans les arbres, randonnées équestres ... Nos visiteurs ne peuvent qu'être séduits par la beauté du site et la qualité des vins qui lui sont proposés. The Château de Rayne Vigneau, rewarded in the category "Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences" at the Best of Wine Tourism 2016, puts forward for the great Sauternes aficionados original and closer to nature approaches: a tasting on a tree top and a horseback riding in the vineyard... Our visitors can only be seduced by the beauty of the site and the quality of the wines tasted.

This place was FANTASTIC!…read more First, they were very kind to the English-speaking only members of our group, so big plus if you are looking for a place to go and you don't speak French. Second, the grounds were absolutely lovely, and the history of the castle and wine shop was so interesting! Third, the tour was great. It was thorough, but not too long (like many other places in Bordeaux that tend to have their tours a little long). Fourth, the tasting was good! Not stingy and you got to try a variety of wines. Fifth, and finally, I thoroughly enjoyed each wine. The quality was great, and the price point is incredible for the level of quality of the wines. Bottom Line: GO HERE!

One of the first places to go in this area if you are interested in wine, floc, armagnac and…read morecocktails. Visits and tastings are all free. Park your car outside on the road (no charge) and wander into the building, where you will see a reception desk and sales counter. Staff generally speak some (or good) English. Tell them that you would like a guided tour, and they will arrange for you to join the next available group. The tour will take you first outside, where you can admire the wonderful views from this hilltop site, then into the cellars, where you will learn how some of the wines and spirits are made. There will be an emphasis on their sparkling wine. Back upstairs in the main building, you will see where the grapes were unloaded and the first pressing made. You'll be introduced to a bloodthirsty old sabre-rattler, born in 1500, called Blaise de Monluc. This is all very interesting, and with certain guides, very entertaining, too. But what everyone is really looking forward to is the tasting. You will be offered a number of wines made by the company, and a drink which is quite unique, a cocktail called Pousse-Rapière. Some of the wines are mediocre, others are pretty good, but for me the best of them is the Tuilé, a rosé sparkling wine. For me, it puts most champagnes in the shade. A friend in the area thought it good enough to use for the toast at his wedding. But be warned: this particular wine can only be bought on the premises. Do try the Pousse-Rapière; it is delicious. This is a great visit for an hour or more. Ideal for a rainy day (if you have one!), and perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about the wines of Gascony.