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

Mary Dardenne — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 10:30:01 +0000

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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Burgundy in numbers

Mary Dardenne — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:51:16 +0000

103 AOC
33 Grand Crus – 24 in Cote de Nuits
5 Cotes
200 million bottles produced per year
250 kms of vineyard
1.5 million hecto litres produced
3 Sites classified UNESCO World Heritage
1 predominant grape variety Pinot Noir
5 wine routes

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Bergerac: Food & Wine in Perigord

Mary Dardenne — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:59:16 +0000

I love my job! This weekend I get to accompany three English journalists on a foodie press trip through one of France’s gastronomic capitals, Bergerac. The Perigord is full of charming half timbered houses, roling hills and truffels. Today was an education on the Bergerac terroir and apellations with a tasting at two wineries. Tomorrow the real fun starts. We are up early for a truffel hunt and cooking with truffels. Can’t wait!

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Want to learn how to taste like a pro? Here are two great Wine Tasting classes in Bordeaux.

Mary Dardenne — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:33:31 +0000

No visit to Bordeaux would be complete without an introduction to the three steps of tasting and the Bordeaux terroir.

The Bordeaux Wine School / Ecole du Vin at the CIVB (Conseil Interprofessionel des Vins de Bordeaux) the main wine governing board in Bordeaux offer various courses. They are located in the center of town just opposite the Tourist Office. Prices range from 25 euros for a 2-hour course to over 1000 euros for a 7-day intensive course.

http://ecole.vins-bordeaux.fr

Saint Emilion Vignobles et Chateaux is actually a wine boutique located in the center of St Emilion. They propose courses for 30 euros for maximum 30 people (it is best to make an appointment).

http://www.vignobleschateaux.com/

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Marketing to Women at Joseph Phelps, Napa.

Mary Dardenne — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:42:23 +0000

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What else do you do in January?

Mary Dardenne — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:17:03 +0000

Which wine goes with Galette des Rois? The expert opinion is a Cremant de Bordeaux. Wendy and I tasted three wines, one dry white, one liquoreux and a crémant. The bubbles won hands down!

Wendy and Mary at the CIVB wine bar.

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Riding in the vineyards

Mary Dardenne — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:33:25 +0000

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

Mary Dardenne — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:36:37 +0000

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!

Explanation of the grape varieties at Pape Clement

Pape Clement

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Welcome

Mary Dardenne — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:52:15 +0000

Opening of the new Wine Gallery in downtown Bordeaux.

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