I have received a request for insights as to who one might visit in Bordeaux. Bordeaux? I responded back stating that the circles I generally travel in tend to eschew Bordeaux. Then again I'm sure there are some of you or someone just waiting to be asked this same question. Yes, really, Bordeaux.
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Bordeaux, does anyone go there?
- Thread starter JasonA
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Tristan Welles
Tristan Welles
St. Emilion. Otherwise you burn up lots of time driving, either in the mess of the city itself or through the huge expanse of left bank vineyards serviced by two lane roads.
It has been a while since my last visit, and I sure St. Em has become much more touristy, but if I wanted to get a look at Bordeaux wine making I'd just spend 2-3 days there.
It has been a while since my last visit, and I sure St. Em has become much more touristy, but if I wanted to get a look at Bordeaux wine making I'd just spend 2-3 days there.
Sharon Bowman
Sharon Bowman
I agree. It's also a cute town. No idea what one drinks, that said.
originally posted by Tristan Welles:
St. Emilion. Otherwise you burn up lots of time driving, either in the mess of the city itself or through the huge expanse of left bank vineyards serviced by two lane roads.
It has been a while since my last visit, and I sure St. Em has become much more touristy, but if I wanted to get a look at Bordeaux wine making I'd just spend 2-3 days there.
Tristan,
For your 2-3 day trip any must see domains? Thanks.
Tristan Welles
Tristan Welles
originally posted by Sharon Bowman:
I agree. It's also a cute town. No idea what one drinks, that said.
Maybe some Figeac with some bottle age? Old style Bordeaux, lots of Cab Franc, though reports are the cepage has changed.
Tristan Welles
Tristan Welles
originally posted by JasonA:
originally posted by Tristan Welles:
St. Emilion. Otherwise you burn up lots of time driving, either in the mess of the city itself or through the huge expanse of left bank vineyards serviced by two lane roads.
It has been a while since my last visit, and I sure St. Em has become much more touristy, but if I wanted to get a look at Bordeaux wine making I'd just spend 2-3 days there.
Tristan,
For your 2-3 day trip any must see domains? Thanks.
Jason,
I would hesitate to be specific, as it has been a while since I have visited. Tasting rooms and tours change all the time. But one of the best things about staying in St. Emilion is that there are chateaux on the cote that are walking distance, just outside the town. I'd investigate them first. (Those near Ausone, though Ausone (to my knowledge) is never open to visitors.)