My Bordeaux Tours

08/06/2024

A lovely visit to Clos Fourtet yesterday- Premier Grand Crus Classe in Saint Emilion. The 2017 was drinking nicely. Their limestone cave’s & biodynamic plots are very fascinating.

11/05/2024

Beauty of Ares & the calm of the end of the day. Nothing is better than fresh seafood by the water on a warm evening.

27/03/2024

Even though it rained, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit & tasting at Chateau La Corne in the southern Gironde. The small property owned by Stephen & Diana produces some delicious & unique wines using biodynamic farming !! Their 100% muscadelle was a lovely surprise along with their complex but very round & smooth rose. My favorite - their red made from 7 grape varieties !! There is so much passion behind their production. Thanks Steve for the tasting & lovely discussion ! Small but mighty - another treasure to savor in Bordeaux !

27/03/2024

The river boat season has restarted with a first visit to Chateau Toulouse Lautrec. The beautiful remodeled home shows how it looked in the late 19th century when the mother of Toulouse Lautrec owned it & the painter spent his summers there. In addition to being able to visit the historic part - the castle also rents out rooms, hosts seminars & has a wonderful restaurant. Enjoy!!

28/08/2023

This article pretty accurately describes some of the things Bordeaux has to offer. But there is plenty more to discover too!!

Why Bordeaux, France, might be the perfect alternative to Paris.

22/07/2023

Bordeaux By night. View of the Quai.

25/06/2023

Another day, another tour. Enjoying a quiet moment & lunch in the center of Libourne. Fridays are Market days- always busy! Great ambiance & many beautiful finds - this town has so much to offer!!!

24/06/2023

- Very nice display last night with drones!

“ fête le vin, 400 drones au-dessus de la Garonne”

10/06/2023

The beauty of the bay of Arcachon ! View from Cap Ferret. Natural & peaceful. Love being here - even if only for the day! A mere hour from

02/06/2023

A favorite wine property!! This historic château has a beautiful noble history & sits so regally overlooking the L’Isle river. A bordeaux superior that is top of it’s class!! Chateau d’Abzac never disappoints! I adore their red reserve - fruit fresh yet complex this mostly Merlot blend!! As they say, it’s all about the terrior!! Fun fact - they produce a rose too!!

13/05/2023

Enjoyed touring this family owned estate this week in Margaux. Lovely blends created from this beautiful terroir. Modern yet traditional.

19/02/2023

Former fishing & oyster farmer’s cabins. Perfect place to wander. Village of l’herbe -

19/02/2023

Saint Emilion under the blue skies of February. Always charming to wander around this wine town.

24/12/2022

Wishing everyone a Joyeux Noel! May the season be bright & full of joy, family & peace this holiday season. From our home in to yours/ Happy Holidays!!

03/10/2022

It’s been a hectic Fall season. The harvest in was early in general but the region is waiting for the . Looking beautiful this morning at

15/08/2022

It’s August & some of us at My Bordeaux Tours are taking a little vacation. But feel free to still message yours inquiries & questions. It’s a combination vacation & education as we will be exploring another wine area & my favorite vineyard !

10/07/2022

Love Bordeaux in the early mornings. Calm, bright, waking up. It’s always a treat to look up also. So much to see. Bordeaux’s architecture is so beautiful!

07/07/2022

Pont Jaques Chaban- Delmas is Bordeaux’s modern lift bridge. This is the tallest lift bridge in France & in Europe, lifting 77 meters high. The bridge is illuminated at night blue & green representing high & low tides respectively. Locals refer to it as the Ba-Ba bridge referencing the two neighborhoods on either side of the bridge.

21/06/2022

After the insane heat of the past week, last night we had intense storms that blew through Bordeaux & the surrounding area. High winds, rain & hail, the size of golf balls & bigger!!! The hail only last a couple minutes but long enough to cause immense widespread damage to cars, houses & the vineyards.
Damage to the vineyards was devastating to many…some properties losing 30-70% of this years vines!!!
The following are a few photos from the area. (Photos are not mine, they are gathered from the local newspaper & friends). We were fortunate here in Pessac - it hailed but we were spared the worst…the worst damage was just north & west of us. My thoughts to all the winegrowers who in a blink of an eye, have lost a lot of this year’s harvest. 😢

12/06/2022

This week I was lucky to visit, a hidden gem, a beautiful historic chateau & wine property.- Château de Portets which is located in the Graves appellation. This property produces lovely reds (Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon) & white wines (Semillon & Sauvignon Blanc). Excellent value & delicious. An historic property, owned for 3 generations now,by the Theron family located about 30 minutes from Bordeaux. Come take a step back in time & be graciously welcomed. This château will not disappoint.

29/05/2022

A beautiful sunset last evening at la phare des baleines on the western coast of . Always a favorite spot to take in the sunset. Not to be missed!

28/05/2022

A little escape about 2.5 hours from Bordeaux. The magnificent Ile de Re! Here’s where one can enjoy the ocean, cycling, beautiful villages & island life. This is one of my favorite getaways! Rent bikes Cycland Saint Clement! & enjoy!!

14/05/2022

Enjoyed touring around Saint Emilion in le petit train. This circuit shows many of the famous wine properties & beautiful views of the countryside. A nice plus after visiting the village.

29/04/2022

Bordeaux is full of beautiful squares where on can eat outside or just sit & enjoy a coffee. Here is one of my favorites ! Place du Palais with the Porte Cailhau. This was the former royal or dignitary entrance to the medieval city. Today a lovely relaxing square full of history. A place where I Love to enjoy a sit in the sunshine sipping an expresso!

22/04/2022

A beautiful visit yesterday at 1855 grand crus classé Château Lascombes. Stunning property, modern vinification center & a lovely barrel cellar. All to create 2 delicious margaux wines. We tasted the 2018 Chevalier de Lascombes- complex, well rounded & easy drinking with its higher percentage of Merlot. Delicious now. The 2015 Château Lascombes - although a bit young, is deep in color, full bodied & richly textured. There are notes of smoke, espresso, black cherry and flowers - a lovely complex margaux which will age well.

17/04/2022

Joyeuses Pâques! Happy Easter. Chocolate display from one of my favorite chocolate-pastry shop in Pessac. In France, chocolate is the traditional gift. One finds chocolate eggs filled with small bells or little eggs all over. The chocolate shops are all packed with beautiful chocolate shaped eggs, chickens, rabbits & other adorable animals. Many wine & historic chateaux have hosted Easter egg hunts this weekend or many families just scatter little eggs or bells in their gardens for their children & grandchildren to collect. It’s a long weekend in France with Easter Monday being the holiday - a time that families traditionally gather together. Happy Easter!

15/04/2022

Evening en terrace in . As the weather gets warmer, everyone wants to enjoy being outside in the evening. Just one example of the lively evenings strolling through the city.

13/04/2022

New Article on the blog - Come see what Bordeaux has waiting for you. Tourism has returned to our dynamic city. It feels so great to see everyone!! Don't forget to add Bordeaux to your travel Itineary!

New tourist season begins in Bordeaux. Tourism returns to France, COVID restrictions have been lifted and life is trying to return to a new normal. At the time of writing this post, masks are only required inside hospitals and on public transport. This post shows off life "en terrasse" along with ou...

10/04/2022

One of my favorite wine properties in Fronsac. is beautifully perched on top of a hillside in the appellation. This 68 hectares property produces reds, whites & Rose wines. A stunning place to explore & discover their wines.

09/04/2022

The Marche des Capucins is the largest & oldest outdoor covered market & is considered the belly of Bordeaux. It dates back to 1744 & It’s known for it’s quality, size & diversity. Always fun to wander around inside & see what’s seasonal, fresh & new. It’s where many local chefs shop daily. Come visit & let me show you around.