BORDEAUX

CHATEAU PICHON BARON, PAUILLAC

CHATEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE

BEAUTIFUL LUNCHES AT THE CHATEAUX

BORDEAUX

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BORDEAUX

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CHATEAU PICHON BARON, PAUILLAC

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CHATEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE

BEAUTIFUL LUNCHES AT THE CHATEAUX

BEAUTIFUL LUNCHES AT THE CHATEAUX

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THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF BORDEAUX

BORDEAUX WINE TOURS

A luxury wine tour to the epicentre of fine wine.

BORDEAUX IS OUR MOST POPULAR
DESTINATION FOR A REASON.

Over the course of this five-day and four-night wine tasting tour, you’ll discover the majestic Grands Crus chateaux of the Medoc, St. Emilion, Pomerol and Sauternes.

We visit the top estates, taste wines worth hundreds of dollars per bottle, dine with owners and winemakers, enjoy gastronomic meals at Michelin-starred restaurants and you’ll learn all about the intricacies of Bordeaux.

We stay at Les Sources de Caudalie, which has “palace” status, and is just a stone’s throw from Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, one of the top producers of both red and white wines. It really is heaven on earth for wine lovers.

I invite you to join us.

JAMES CLUER, MASTER OF WINE

Bordeaux

Spring 2024 Dates Coming Soon!


Hosted by Philip Goodband, MW

Est. $3,995 USD per person

Please contact us to receive updates when dates are confirmed.

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Bordeaux

September 4th-8th, 2023


Hosted by Philip Goodband, MW

$3,995 USD per person

This tour is full. Please contact us to go on our wait list.

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ABOUT THE TOUR & REGION

Visit the Holy Grail

Many consider Bordeaux to be the capital of the wine world.  Certainly it is home to many of the most famous and revered names, wines that dominate the auction scene, command the highest prices and have the greatest ageability.

We take you inside these exclusive chateaux to meet the people and taste the stunning wines.

Visit the Holy Grail

Many consider Bordeaux to be the capital of the wine world.  Certainly it is home to many of the most famous and revered names, wines that dominate the auction scene, command the highest prices and have the greatest ageability.

We take you inside these exclusive chateaux to meet the people and taste the stunning wines.

Hotel Les Sources de Caudalie

Hotel Les Sources de Caudalie

Replete with its own lake

Swans to admire over breakfast

Your Hotel is a Palace

You stay at Les Sources de Caudalie, a gorgeous hotel surrounded by vineyards. It is one of the few hotels in France to have “Palace” status.

We begin the tour with a Champagne reception and an overview of the Bordeaux region, preparing you for the days ahead. Our first visit is just steps from the hotel, at Smith Haut Lafitte, an incredible chateau whose wines have won 100 point scores.  A gourmet dinner with beautiful wines follows.

Chateaux Margaux

Chateaux Margaux

CHATEAU PALMER

CHATEAU PALMER

CHATEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD, PAULLIAC

CHATEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD, PAULLIAC

CHATEAU PICHON LALANDE, PAULLIAC

CHATEAU PICHON LALANDE, PAULLIAC

CHATAU COS D'ESTOURNEL, ST ESTEPHE

CHATEAU COS D’ESTOURNEL, ST ESTEPHE

Chateaux Margaux

CHATEAU PALMER

CHATEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD, PAULLIAC

CHATEAU PICHON LALANDE, PAULLIAC

CHATEAU COS D'ESTOURNEL, ST ESTEPHE

FIRST GROWTHS & ICON CHATEAUX

We spend a day in the Medoc, visiting the grand chateaux, always including one or two First Growths. Margaux, Lafite and Mouton open their doors, as do other stars in this aristocratic region.

Margaux, Mouton, Lafite, Palmer, Ducru, Pichons, Leovilles, Cos & more

Chateau Coutet

Yquem’s barrel cellar

NECTAR OF THE GODS

Chateau Climens

It doesn’t get sweeter

On the third day we head to Sauternes and visit some of the benchmark chateaux. Lunch, paired with multiple vintages of Sauternes is a heavenly experience, and learning about the production of this, maybe the best dessert wine in the world, is fascinating.

We are welcomed by the top estates, such as Chateaux d’Yquem, Coutet, Climens, Guiraud, & Suduiraut.

The medieval village of St Emilion

The main square in St Emilion

Chateau Pavie

CHEVAL BLANC

Chateau Petrus, Pomerol

Fine dining at Hostellerie de Plaisance

Medieval Villages & Historic Chateaux

St. Emilion and Pomerol, the world’s benchmarks for Merlot-based wines, fill the agenda on the fourth day.

We always visit some of the star chateaux like Chateaux Pavie, and then wrap-up with one of the best meals of your life at a two-star Michelin restaurant in the medieval town of St. Emilion.

Pavie, Angelus, Cheval Blanc, Canon, La Conseillante, La Fleur Petrus & more

The medieval village of St Emilion

The main square in St Emilion

Chateau Pavie

CHEVAL BLANC

Chateau Petrus, Pomerol

Fine dining at Hostellerie de Plaisance

The art of barrel making

The craft of an artisan

The art of barrel making

Learn about the merchant Houses

The art of barrel making

Discover the role of the negociant

The Grand Finale

On the final day we watch barrels being made and delve deep into the art of grape growing. The tour is capped off with a farewell lunch and more delicious wines at a Classified Growth in Pessac-Léognan.

MEET YOUR HOST

Our Luxury Wine Tours in Bordeaux are guided by Master of Wine, Philip Goodband.

PHILIP GOODBAND, MW


Your host in Bordeaux

MEET PHILIP

PHILIP is a true wine professional, Vintners Scholar and former Chairman of the Institute of Masters of Wine. His wine business interests covering four decades have taken him around the globe, resulting in a unique blend of knowledge and experience which he loves to share.

His tasting skills are put to good use as The Chair of Judges at the International Wine and Spirit Competition, and through his international consultancy work which has brought him many awards and personal honours. Philip served as wine adviser to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother for over a decade.

He is a communicator with a truly approachable and engaging style, which has been much in evidence at the BBC Good Food Show, on TV and on a number of the top cruise lines.

He currently holds the position as a senior lecturer at the International Wine and Spirit School in London and for Fine Vintage. www.philipgoodband.com

UPCOMING BORDEAUX WINE TOUR

Bordeaux

Spring 2024 Dates Coming Soon!


Hosted by Philip Goodband, MW

Est. $3,995 USD per person

Please contact us to receive updates when dates are confirmed.

Download full itineraryBook this Tour

Click here to learn about our registration, payment, and cancellation policies.

Bordeaux

September 4th-8th, 2023


Hosted by Philip Goodband, MW

$3,995 USD per person

This tour is full. Please contact us to go on our wait list.

Download full itineraryBook this Tour

Click here to learn about our registration, payment, and cancellation policies.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Included in the price is four nights’ accommodation at the 5-star Les Sources de Caudalie in Pessac-Leognan, all meals during the tour (except one free evening), all winery tours, all wines, local transport for the duration of the tour, and all taxes and gratuities.

Basically everything is included except your flights to and from Bordeaux, your transfer to the hotel, insurance, and any items of a personal nature.

PLANNING TIPS

Before the tour we will send you some useful pre-trip information to help you with your planning.

Here you’ll find advice on how to get there, tips on what to wear, other things to do in and around Bordeaux, details on the hotel, and what you might like to read in advance.

WEATHER

Spring and Fall are the ideal times to visit Bordeaux, avoiding the high heat of the summer.

TESTIMONIALS

Bordeaux - Nothing short of perfect!
“Fair weather or rainy weather, our gracious hosts provided us excellent company that I, for a moment, forgot that it’s raining outside. The weather could only hope to elevate what was already a hedonistic experience. Our tour in Bordeaux was nothing short of perfect. Clear, sunny skies greeted us on the first day at Les Sources de Caudalie and a big full moon over Saint Emilion waved us farewell before the last day, which was by no means the least. ”


M. WALKER UY, MANILA, PHILIPPINES
Bordeaux - Nothing short of excellent!
“I am delighted to recommend Fine Vintage Wine Tours. From start to finish, our Bordeaux trip was nothing short of excellent. James Cluer and James Lawther were entertaining and knowledgeable hosts making sure that all of the tour participants were well looked after. First class service, first class accommodations, first class dining, and most importantly, unparalleled access to some of the finest wines on the planet. Bravo! ”


BILL HOLDER, VANCOUVER, BC
Bordeaux - James Lawther was a terrific Host!
“Just a note to say how much Jacqui & myself enjoyed our recent trip to Bordeaux. James Lawther was a terrific Host, very knowledgeable, well organised & he looked after us very well. We certainly thought we received great value for money & we both look forward to doing the Burgundy & Italian Tours at a future time.”


DAVID LECKIE, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Bordeaux - First class all the way!
“A special thank you to the Fine Vintage team for putting together such an unforgettable experience in Bordeaux! To give this trip a 10/10 would be a massive understatement as every aspect of the tour far exceeded my expectations. I was especially impressed with our host James Lawther as he has a wealth of knowledge of the Bordeaux region, which made the tour both entertaining and educational. My bucket list includes visiting every premium wine region of the world and I intend to do it with the Fine Vintage team – first class all the way! ”


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