Go wine tasting in Bordeaux, France

“Immediately after stepping foot off the train, I felt like we were in another world. From the parking lot of the station, I could see old wine houses, and hills of vineyards and Bordeaux wineries to visit. It was an entirely pleasant walk into the village. We grabbed a quick lunch at Chai Pascal, up the hill, and well off the tourist trail, before starting our mini Bordeaux wine tour.”

“Our first official Bordeaux Chateau experience involved walking up the long driveway to Château Soutard, just outside of Saint-Émilion. It is everything you imagine a grand French château to be. Parts of the house date to the 16th century. The main castle was built in 1741. They offer Bordeaux wine tours that end with tastings in their historic wine cellar, as well as a few rooms for overnight guests.”

“I liked that it was a small group so we got a more personalized experience. It was also longer than other half-day Bordeaux wine tours and included some food pairings. We met our tour guide in Bordeaux’s city center, near the tourism office. It was easy to find the group and, after quick intros, we were on our way to the first winery.”