Searching through the board, I saw one recommendation for nearby Saint-Émilion (about an hour drive) but not much else. Planning to do some research. Hoping to visit some nice vineyards and explore the area. Any tips would be appreciated.
We are traveling in October, hoping it won’t be too cold to enjoy the area. The other option was to visit Piedmont but leaning toward Bdx. Flying out to Barcelona afterwards.
We were in Bordeaux for almost two weeks last October. Weather was great and it was harvest/crush. I hired a guide for two days - and it was really worth it as he got us into some excellent tasting rooms for very personal tastings. St. Emilion is a wonderful town to explore.
For three days - you may be interested in Les Sources des Caudalie. Right next to Smith Haut Lafite. The spa here is amazing, a good restaurant and a very nice bistro - set right in the vineyards. It’s a longish drive to the northern part, but also a quick drive to Sauternes/Barsac. They can help arrange spa appts, and tasting times. http://www.sources-caudalie.com/en/
Thanks for the info, contacted Henri and have a tour planned for next week. Any etiquette I should now about visiting wineries? In US, I always buy a few bottles during the time of the visit, but not sure if that is feasible or advisable in Bordeaux.
Some of the wineries we visited with Henri didn’t sell their wines at the winery. He took us to a great store in St. Emillion.
We did buy some wine at a few of the places where we had tastings.