Nice winery, available only by appointment. The girl who was serving us the two wines fro tasting…read morewas nice, however, not very knowledgeable and therefore we didn't learn anything about the history of the winery. We were in and out within 15 minutes.

Came here on an organized wine tour I found in TripAdvisor…read more Pros: -Charming staff member spoke great English and had a nice sense of humor. We learned a lot from her. -Nice grounds. The garden was a bit over-hyped but it was still very nice. -Wine was great.

Our day of wine tasting in Bordeaux started at Chateau La Louvière! We arrived a little past 10 in…read morethe morning, so we were a few minutes late, but luckily they were very accommodating. We started the tour at the tasting room where our tour guide showed us the other châteaux owned by the same owner of Château La Louvière, André Lurton. He then led us outside to the back of the château where he explained its history. The oldest vines in the property date back to the 14th century, and the château was built in the 18th century and recently restored by the current owner in the 1950s. Our friendly guide was very thorough. He explained the whole process of making wine--from hand-picking and sorting the grapes, pressing, fermenting and storing. He showed us the different rooms where all these things happen, particularly the room where all the stainless steel vats are and the cellars where barrels of red and white wines are stored. The winery was busy preparing for the Vin Expo, so there was a lot of activity in one of the barrel rooms. We had two toddlers and 10 adults in our group, and though the toddlers were running around the place, not once did he express any displeasure at them. He was so nice! I think it helps that he's in his early 20s. He also seemed to appreciate all the questions people had. After the tour of the winery, he led us back to the tasting room, and proceeded to pour us wines. We thought we were only going to taste one red and one white, but he actually let us taste 5 different kinds of wine--2 whites (blends of mostly Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon), two reds (blends of 70 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 30 percent Merlot), and a sweet wine (a Sauterne). They were all good, but the château's grand vins (or first wine) were standouts. For 8€ per person, the tasting fee was a great value, and the wines themselves were very reasonable. Some of us bought wines to drink back at the château and some to take back to the States. I would definitely recommend this winery if you're in Bordeaux. The Pessac Léognan appellation is the oldest in the Bordeaux region, so they've been producing wines for a very long time! Make sure you book ahead of time via e-mail, which is what my sister did for our group of 12. Salut!

Emilie, our guide, was wonderful today at Chateau Beausejour-Becot. I contacted her in advance and…read morewas able book a 4PM appointment. The tasting was 12 euros for their 2007 and 2011's vintage; free if you purchase any wine. Luckily, there was a professional tasting earlier in the day, which led us to also taste their 2009 Vintage as well (70% Merlot, 15% Cab Sauv, and 15% Cab Franc), lucky! The tour brought us to their Vineyard (one of the highest appellation at St Emillion), VAT-room, Cellars, Underground Cellar, and their lovely Tasting room. What stood out on this tour was their Underground Cellars; it was huge since Chateau Beausejour-Becot holds 10% of each vintage that goes back ages! It was dark, cold, a bit eerie, and yet wonderful with all the old wines. Overall, Chateau Beausejour-Becot is a lovely family owned estate. They also provide wine from each of the owners and offer lots of wine that's ready to drink now or to save for a special occasion. PS. Did I mention that they are also part of the 18 Premier Grand Cru of St Emillion; Premier Grand Cru is classified every 10 years, so the next classification will be in 2022. *101 Euros for their 2009 Vintage

We stopped here for a wine tasting today. First, we were given a tour of the gardens, then we went…read moreinto the aging cellar. Next we saw the workers sorting and crushing the grapes from this years harvest. Then we finally got to the tasting room and we're offered 3 of their wines to taste. We bought a couple bottles to bring home but I doubt that they will make it that far.

Fantastic find, such a pleasant hostess, tried many wines as they just had large tasting fro Viking…read moreCruises that morning, pairing with cheese, amazing room. The winery recently changed ownership, the family sold it to US winery in Napa, they are planning to invest in this site and expand the services. You must come to taste their wines, we ended up bringing couple of their bottles home.

Château Soutard was the first of two wineries I visited on my wine tour with Bordovino. They are a…read morelarger winery, but not quite flashy as some of these proud Bordeaux Châteaus can be. For those that care, Soutard has rating of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé. Our tour guide explained this was the third of three possible tiers, but even being in the lowest tier puts them in the top 10% of wineries in the Right Bank. Many more wines can qualify for the Grand Cru label but not all are created equal. The outside facilities looked deceptively plain, but the inside was where it was at. The highlight was riding a gigantic silent glass elevator for transporting barrels underground which they affectionately called "James Bond." Our guide led us on a thorough one hour tour, capped off with a tasting of two reds in their downstairs tasting room. After the tasting, we were free to browse the upstairs tasting room and shop. I liked that they didn't push any bottles on us. While I enjoyed the tour, the two wines I tried didn't call out to me. Maybe I'm biased, but top Napa Valley spots are producing Bordeaux style wines that rival the French. Overall though, this detailed tour was good for those wanting a view into the strict process for Bordeaux Grand Cru Classé certification.

We enjoyed the tour of this really nice winery. The guide was informative and helpful. Our tasting…read morewas the best part as it was outside at a large table. Such a beautiful setting!!

Simply the best stuff I've ever come across. They booked several tours for us, extended our rental…read morecar which we didn't book through us, and found us tons of reservations throughout the state. This level of service is just not common anywhere else and I'm a common just at the four seasons and I'm in Shangri-La. The hotel itself is beautiful the rooms are quiet and well appointed, and there is a real blast back breakfast buffet included in the rate although it's mostly a continental breakfast. I highly recommend staying here I don't think he will do any better anywhere else

Wine is excellent but the tour is underwhelming. For EUR130 you get only 3 small tastes and a…read morerelatively short visit. If you like the wine (which is excellent) just order it at home (if you're in the US lots of distributors carry it) but there are better ways to spend your time in Bordeaux.

Got an extra $100-$200 burning a hole in your pocket? Here is a way to spend it…read more The name FIGEAC dates back to the 2nd century A FIGEACUS family owned a Gallo-Roman villa on the site of the present castle in the 2nd century and an important estate to which it gave its name. For historians, it was the same family that was at the origin of the town of Figeac. It is the largest estate in Saint-Émilion with 99 acres of vineyards. Due to its soil, which is dominated by gravel, it is planted in grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon (35%), Cabernet Franc (35%), and Merlot (30%). Today, Marie-France Manoncourt and her three daughters run the operation.

We stayed in Saint Emilion for a week and visited here twice. They have amazing tasting flights…read morewere you can experience incredibly carefully selected wines and ones that we could not have tasted if we didn't get samples here. Inside the shop there are several nice areas to sit and sample. Outside in the back is a gorgeous little patio for nice weather. We had lunch there after a tasting and everything was very good. The service here is just right - friendly, accommodating, and caring - we were given good recommendations for other restaurants to try. This was such a highlight of our trip and we would definitely return.

What a great place to buy wine. They have a great selection and the staff is very friendly. They…read moremake you feel comfortable. Benjamin and Arthur were great hosts. Thank you for a special afternoon