A trip to Bordeaux, it is said, is never complete without a taste of the local canelé, a glance at the Miroir d’Eau and a few sips of the many wonderful wines produced across its 275,000 acres of vineyards. To some, Bordeaux is the largest fine-wine-producing region in the world and in Europe, and to others, the simple and divine prestige and history born here cements it as a viticultural institution in itself. Here at The Conte Club, we look to marry these two elements in our bespoke wine trips to Bordeaux; a glimmer of local life as reflected through the people and establishments that have lived through the city and its incredible heritage.
Exploring A Personalised Wine Tour of Bordeaux: Presidents, Wine & Sweet Treats With Conte's Bespoke Itineraries
In the prestigious Médoc and Haut-Médoc regions on the Left bank, explore the sprawling estates that have produced some of the most expensive, well-aged wines known to man whilst on your personalised wine tour of Bordeaux. Many of these estates, such as Château Pape Clément near Bordeaux city centre and Château Haut-Brion near Pessac have fascinating stories to tell. The prior, its vineyards planted in 1252, is one of the oldest in Bordeaux and takes its name from its creator, Bertrand de Goth, who in 1305 became the Pope famed for relocating the papacy to the nearby provençal city of Avignon. The latter, Château Haut-Brion, produced red wine that was a favourite of Thomas Jefferson during his six-year stint as ambassador. It is these tales of old and the history ebbs throughout the city which makes Bordeaux one of the best destinations for history and food.
On the right bank, Conte recommends a guided tour of the UNESCO heritage site of Saint-Émilion, a medieval village and infamous wine region combined into a delightful package. Once again a destination which holds more than meets the eye, this town can also offer an illustrious dive into the controversial origins of the macaron, even producing its own ‘Saint-Émilion macaron’ by design. In the hillside estates of Château Troplong-Mondot and Château Pavie, we invite you on a food journey of France to explore the breadth of opportunity that comes with designing gastronomy hand-in-hand with wine through Michelin-starred restaurants and local haunts alike, each with their narrative to spin. Smaller independent wineries take the cherry here though, with their innovative approach to viticulture and forward-thinking processes.
As per Conte’s recommendation, Bordeaux truly is the best location to discover the joie de vivre phrase so commonly designated to French culture. Amongst the Michelin-starred restaurants, treasured architecture and immersive wine experiences, this vacation is the perfect foodie weekend getaway for those who plan to indulge in the secrets of the city and its people.
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