We took the 9 hour tour that visited the village of Saint-Emilion and a wine tasting in the town,…read moreChateau Bernateau on the right bank where we had lunch at picnic tables, then across the river to Magaux on the left bank to Chateau Prieure-Lichine, and Chateau Siran. We traveled in a tour van and our guide was very friendly and knowledgable. We tasted many wines and got a first hand view on wine making. We were very lucky because the wineries were picking and harvesting the grapes (it was later in September).

My friend and I did the Saint-Emilion Small Group Day Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch. Our fabulous…read moretour guide, Ed, escorted us to two chateaus before doing a tasting in Saint-Emilion. The experience was absolutely lovely and a great learning experience. We were lucky to have stunning spring weather and enjoyed a picnic lunch with meats and cheese. We also got to visit the stunning sites of Saint-Emilion. I wouldn't hesitate to book another tour with Rustic Vines.

Must do when visiting Bordeaux if you truly love wine and want to get a unique experience. Bogdan…read morecustomizes your tour, is the biggest wine nerd with excellent connections in the wine community. He loves the vineyards and all those who live, work and create there...and they love him back. Ensure time for a three day tour hitting all three essential regions. The cost of his tour is well worth it. Don't think about this choice, seriously, just book ASAP.

Trust in Bogdan Ghita, he will insure you have a spectacular time. Bogdan speaks excellent French…read moreand English as well as a few other languages. We returned after 10 years to tour with Bogdan and Bordeaux Vertigo once more. Bogdan is extremely knowledgeable, personable, flexible, and fun! All this without being stuffy or pretentious. He also suggested lodging and dining and arranged a fabulous luncheon in the middle of our tasting. He has guided us in St. Emillion, left bank, right bank And somehow Bogdan managed not to age after 10 years Merci and Bravo once more to Bogdan!

Beautiful location and fantastic, Bordeaux-focused wine selection. Some seriously special wines…read moreother Coravin list. That said, it's kind of weird that the place is set up with "serve yourself" stations but they don't work, so you have to order everything. Service was friendly and helpful, however. Pricing is a bit on the high side compared to other nearby wine bars, but the selection is great and they do allow smaller pours if you don't want to break the bank. Place was dead during an afternoon visit, but that's likely on us -- I'm sure it's much livelier and more fun in the evening.

Don't understand the other high ratings. Condescending and snap judgments about how much you will…read morespend.

Fredric our guide is exceptional. He grew up in the region and knows all the people. Due to his…read morepersonal connections our tour was amazing. He is knowledgeable, responsible and friendly with a great sense of humor.

We had the absolute best time touring Bordeaux and St. Emilion with Frederic. He picked us up, took…read morecare of every detail, shared his wealth of knowledge and was such a fun and charming guide. The location for our lunch was simply magical and added to an already perfect day! We really couldn't have been happier and are looking forward to coming back to tour more wineries with Frederic and Rendez-vous Chateau Tours! Could not recommend Rendez-vous Chateau tours more!

Fantastic tour. Laura was a fabulous guide. We had so much fun learning the St. Emilion culture,…read moretasting beautiful wines, and scrumptious ice cream. Thank you for the memorable experience!

Can I give Bordeaux Wine Trails 10 stars?!…read more If you are looking for an amazing experience wine tasting through Bordeaux, this is the place for you! It's a one of a kind, personal experience that you won't soon forget. Book your tour directly through their website, meet at the Office de Tourisme de Bordeaux roughly 10 minutes before your scheduled tour and then enjoy a magical day of sightseeing, wine tasting and meeting wonderful new people. We were greeted by our phenomenal host, Jon, and he swooped us off on a magical wine-tasting adventure. Jon was so knowledgeable about the region, the wine, and each winemaker - The perfect host! We visited three different different wineries - each one was different from the last but each spectacular in their own way - and we stopped to explore the cutest little town and enjoy a fab glass of Champagne. During the stop at our second winery, we were provided a delicious picnic lunch {a charcuterie board, veggie quiche, fresh salad and panna cotta for dessert} - The setup allowed us to sit together, get to know the group and gain some new friends. We now have some new favorite wines! Don't sit on this amazing tour - The best way to spend the day in Bordeaux! Thank you, Jon for a beyond wonderful day!

My wife and I ended at the Chateau by mistake as we booked a wine tasting at another nearby Chateau…read morewith a similar name but all the while intending to come to this location. Luckily we came on slow day and there wasnt any tasting going on so they were willing to accomodate us. Since it was just us, it was a very personal tasting experience and we ended up coming home with a couple of bottles. We knew that this was one of the most renouned Chateau's based on the fact that it was mentioned a few times in the TV show Frasier. I did also notice that the airport had a couple of bottles from the estate for sale but didnt look to see the price or which vintage. At the chateau they have a few vintages for sale so depending on your price point you could get certain years that were better than others. I guess will see if we ever open it or decide to sell it later if the price skyrockets.

Even though Ive accelerated my education on wine in recent years I can say I know still very little…read moreabout Bordeaux wines. Luckily while eating at a restaurant for a special dinner, the sommelier informs us that one of the other patrons has left them a bottle of 1986 Chareau Haut Brion and would like to share some with us. Holy moly! I dont know who this patron is but they can just afford to leave Haut Brion laying around? So we split a glass and it's certainly one of the more amazing wines I've ever tried. Earthiness and complexity in both the nose and palate are incredible. Im not sure Im wine educated enough to really describe whats truly going on. What is important is I like it and it's fantastic. I shouldnt get too attached though, it might be cheaper to have a drug habit

La Cité du Vin is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. I enjoyed the museum when it opened. I saw…read morethe change and growth after ten years. I enjoyed all of the experiences at the museum. They're interactive and fun. The top of the museum has a great vantage point to view the city. I highly recommend checking it out after your visit the museum. It's a great way to end the tour.

No visit to Bordeaux is complete without a visit to the Cite du Vin. Truly…read more I've got a WSET 2 certification and my husband has a CSW certification, and we loved it. It ended up being a lot of fun! The entire concept of this museum is so well done. Don't listen to the know-it-all wine snobs on here who say there's not much to learn at the museum. There is ALWAYS something to learn in the wine world, no matter how much or how little you know! They did an incredible job creating numerous highly interactive, fun, engaging, and interesting experiences throughout the whole museum. We went on a weekday and it was busy but not overcrowded. I think if we went on a weekend when it was crowded we might not have enjoyed it as much. Definitely make sure you walk around all of the exhibits. If one area is too busy you can always go back to it later. They do have wine tasting workshops you can attend as part of your visit (different ticket price). Those do seem to be geared toward casual wine drinkers or those new to wine. Since we've worked in the wine world for a while, we got the general admission tickets without the workshop. All tickets include a glass of wine at the end of your visit (if you wish) on the 8th floor. Sipping on a glass of Bordeaux wine while taking in panoramic views of this lovely city is a wonderful way to end a visit here. Totally worth the price of admission.