The historic bond between Porto and Bordeaux has now a new expression on the walls of a Bordeaux port warehouse through a striking mural by renowned Portuguese urban artist Godmess, celebrating trade and viticulture.
Wine in Nature – Discovering Bordeaux great outdoors through a glass of wine
Picnics, horseback tours, hiking or biking are great ways to explore the great outdoors and understand its influence on wine quality. It’s also a perfect opportunity for wine makers to share the care growers invest in their environment.
Bordeaux Vines with A View
In the Maritime climate of Bordeaux, well drained slopes and elevation are at a premium, even in the vertically challenged Médoc! The vines aren’t the only ones that enjoy a slope, visitors love the views they offer across the vines.
Bordeaux: Where Wine, Heritage and Luxury Converge
Located in the southwest of France, Bordeaux represents the perfect blend of viticultural heritage, architectural refinement, and wine tourism innovation. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and globally renowned for its Grands Crus Classés, the region invites travellers to discover a world where every glass expresses legacy and each château stands as a living work of art.
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Community and conservation – Bordeaux
The Best Of Wine Tourism awards are pioneers of sustainable wine tourism, from the start, shining a light on producers who not only undertake sustainable initiatives but also share them with visitors, the local community and other producers.
Bordeaux Betrothed
Bordeaux is the perfect destination for a wedding with wine. The diversity of the château architecture from classic elegance to funky or ancient and rustic means there’s something for every taste and every budget, often all at the same property! Cellars, parks and gardens offer the perfect backdrop for photos that will last a lifetime, as well as being Instagram friendly.
Welcome to Saint Emilion Château living at Château de Lescours
Château de Lescours is perfectly placed, halfway between the medieval city of Saint Emilion and the TGV high speed train station in Libourne. It’s an ideal location for visitors but also unites the historical past and the dynamic future of this property.
Digging into the details, the lesser spotted sub regions of Bordeaux
Bordeaux is often (over) simplified by dividing it into two regions : right bank and left bank. This vast over simplification misses so much of the nuance that makes Bordeaux such a fascinating place to visit.
Bordeaux, a city of wine celebrations.
For some, Bordeaux has a reputation of being austere. Think again, the region has a long history of celebrations that are constantly adapting and becoming more and more inclusive.
Chateau de Reignac
Has yet another Best Of Wine Tourism award under it‘s belt, this time for Sustainable wine tourism practices. Previous wins include Architecture and Landscape in 2015, Innovation and Discovery in 2016 and a Gold award for innovation and experience.
The Cathiards – a family affair.
Since 1990, when Florence and Daniel Cathiard purchased Graves Classified Growth Château Smith Haut Lafitte, they have been dedicated to bringing wine enthusiasts and neophytes to the heart of Bordeaux. Making the world of Bordeaux wine accessible to all.
Le Dôme
Norman Foster has form when it comes to winery design, creating the elegant white wine cellar for Chateau Margaux. Jonathan Maltus has form when it comes to creating and promoting great wine. Their partnership in creating the new winery of the Dome is a partnership that had to be spectacular, it doesn’t disappoint.