"Culture & Wine" is one of my guests' favourite tours — in a single day we explore the sights of Bordeaux and also discover beautiful wineries, learn the subtleties of winemaking and, of course, taste the wine. Perfect for those who don't have much time but want to see and learn as much as possible in one day!
My tour of Bordeaux is exactly the kind I would want someone to give me. It naturally covers all the key milestones, architectural landmarks and fascinating facts about France and the French — but I know that what matters most is the joy of revealing the beauty of Bordeaux through your own emotions. My storytelling is far from a monologue of dates and kings' names; it's a lively, sincere question-and-answer dialogue, as useful as possible for you and connected to modern life through the lens of history. I feel that this approach resonates with my guests.
I'm a qualified winemaking technologist — I earned my diploma in Bordeaux. Wine is my passion, and I'm delighted to share my love of Bordeaux wines and my knowledge with you, visiting my very favourite estates once again. On this day I drive you in my own car, and on the way to the wineries I'll share fascinating facts about the wines of France and Bordeaux, the huge variety of local gastronomy and wines, valuable tips on the most interesting wines and how best to choose them, on pricing, and why Bordeaux is one of the greatest wine regions in the world. Along the way I'll gladly answer your questions and help you choose a restaurant for the evening.
A typical day
- 10:00–12:00 — meeting in the city centre, a guided walking tour of Bordeaux
- 12:00–13:00 — transfer to the Pessac-Léognan area
- 13:00–14:40 — lunch in an elegant French restaurant with local wines
- 15:00–16:20 — visit to a Grand Cru Classé estate, wine tasting
- 16:30–17:30 — visit to a second Grand Cru estate, tasting of 4 wines
- 18:30 — return to central Bordeaux