Come along with us on a Bordeaux Wine Tour

Posted by Mary Dardenne on July 13, 2010 · 1 Comment

We’re taking you with us this week on one of our typical wine tours in Bordeaux.

Today we start with Smith Haut Lafitte with it’s own barrel maker. Owner Daniel Cathiard met us during the tasting and took us down into the well hidden secret cellar. (photo)

Next we move on to Chateau Haut Bailly, the only property in Leognan, known primarily for its whites, which produces only red wines. American owned, this property has one of the best wine gadget shops. Oh, and the wine is spectacular too! We tasted Chateau La Parde 2007 and Ch. Haut Bailly 2007. Both stunning.

We break for a refreshing lunch at Les Sources de Caudalie’s relaxed Restaraunt La Table du Lavoir. The food was light and delicious especially the strawberry Mille feuille and chocolate melting cake.

We finish off with Carbonnieux and their beautiful 13th century Perigordian style chateau.

Tomorrow is Bastille Day in St Emilion. Stay tuned.

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Join the hundreds of others who have already been on a Bordeaux wine tour this year.

Posted by Mary Dardenne on June 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment

So far since the beginning of the year Decanter Tours has hosted over 150 clients on wine tours in Bordeaux. Over 150 people have left Bordeaux more educated on the wines and the properties. Why dont you join them? There is still time to organize your Bordeaux holiday for September or even October.

Following is a sample of just one of our Bordeaux wine tours. We can easily adapt this to your schedule and your choice of chateaux. Contact us for more details.

Wednesday

10:30 am Meet Mary Dardenne in the Lobby of Cordeillan Bages. Depart for Margaux.

11:00 am Visit and tasting at Chateau Margaux, Margaux.

12:00 Lunch at Pichon Longueville Baron, Pauillac

2:00 pm Visit and tasting at Pichon Longueville Baron Pauillac.

3:30pm Visit and tasting at Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac.

4:45 Transfer back to Cordeillan Bages.

Thursday

10:00 am Visit and tasting at la Mission Haut Brion, Pessac.

11:00 am Transfer to St Emilion and Hostellerie de Plaisance.

12:00 pm Lunch at L’Envers du Décor, St Emilion

2:30 pm Visit and Tasting at Chateau Petit Villages, Pomerol.

3:30 pm Visit and Tasting at Chateau la Conseillante, Pomerol.

4:45 pm Transfer back to Hostellerie de Plaisance.

Friday

10:30 am Visit and tasting at Chateau Cheval Blanc, St Emilion.

12:00 pm Lunch at Clos du Roy, St Emilion

2:00 pm Visit and tasting at Chateau Figeac, St Emilion.

4:00 pm Visit and tasting at Chateau Angelus, St Emilion .

Saturday

Morning free to discover St Emilion and its multitude of boutiques.

3:45 pm Transfer to the Bordeaux airport, Merignac

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Riding in the vineyards

Posted by Mary Dardenne on November 15, 2009 · Leave a Comment

No better way to discover the Bordeaux vineyards.

There are a thousand ways to discover the vineyards of Bordeaux - gain a new perspective on horseback!

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Pessac Leognan Chateau Pape Clement and Haut Bailly

Posted by Mary Dardenne on October 26, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Visits at Chateau Pape Clement start with the history of the property. Each chateau has a story to tell. Rich in architecture and culture, Bordeaux has so much to offer the wine enthusiast.
American-owned Haut Bailly is an exceptional cru and they have an exciting new project! They have just hired a new chef and can propose lunches and dinners for small groups. A rare treat in this area!