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A comparative tasting of the four classic Bordeaux red appellations: Médoc, Pessac-Léognan, Saint-Émilion, and Pomerol. Tannin, oak, and Right-vs-Left-Bank Merlot or Cabernet dominance define every bottle.
Bordeaux has been the centre of French wine commerce since the 12th century, when Eleanor of Aquitaine's marriage to Henry Plantagenet opened the English market. The 1855 classification of the Médoc remains the most influential wine ranking in the world. The wine flight at La Cité du Vin, La Brasserie Bordelaise, and Le Quatrieme Mur is the canonical introduction to the region's appellations.
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Soif in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is Cecile Lambre and Nico Lefevre's natural-wine and small-plate bistro on Rue du Cancera, with around 350 low-intervention.
OrderPate en croute, Calf's head ravigote, Charcuterie boards
TipPull up a stool at the windowed wine collection; the chalkboard menu changes daily and runs until they sell out.
Symbiose in Bordeaux's Chartrons is the bistronomic dining room and speakeasy on Quai des Chartrons, run by four young partners with seasonal small plates.
OrderTasting menu, Sea-driven small plates, Speakeasy cocktails
TipBook the dinner sitting; the cocktail bar behind the bookshelf takes walk-ins only and stays open until 01:00.
La Tupina in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre district is the southwestern French institution founded by Jean-Pierre Xiradakis in 1968, now led by chef Franck Audu.
OrderEntrecote a la bordelaise, Tricandilles, Sanguette
TipSit near the open fire for the tricandilles; the lunch formula is a serious value if you book ahead for noon on a weekday.
Le Quatrieme Mur in Bordeaux's Grand Theatre is Philippe Etchebest's one-Michelin-star brasserie under the colonnade, with a high-end terrace looking.
TipThe brasserie side at lunch is the price-friendlier entry; the starred dining room takes evening bookings only.
Racines in Bordeaux's Chartrons is the neo-bistro on Rue Georges Bonnac with a single daily set menu, French market produce and a small but considered.
OrderDaily market menu, Roasted bone marrow, Seasonal vegetable plates
TipTables turn fast at dinner; lunch is by far the calmer service and the daily set is around €28 for three courses.
La Brasserie Bordelaise in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the all-day brasserie on Rue Saint-Remi with the city's most quoted entrecote a la bordelaise.
OrderEntrecote a la bordelaise, Plateau de fruits de mer, Cannele de Bordeaux
TipOrder the entrecote with the marrow bone; the cellar tour before lunch is free if you ask the maitre d'hotel.
Bordeaux Wine Flight makes more sense with someone from Bordeaux explaining it. These are the classes and tours we have checked, with booking links.
Day trip · 6 hours
Discover the beauty of Saint-Émilion on a private wine tour from Bordeaux. Visit a Grand Cru Classé winery, taste exceptional wines, and explore the charming medieval ...
Day trip · 9h 30m
A regional and traditional liquor, Cognac is the emblem of an exceptional savoir-faire. Its golden color is presented at the best international restaurants and tables.
Day trip · 8.5 hours
Explore prestigious estates, learn about vinification techniques, and stroll through the medieval village's cobbled streets, all while enjoying personalized attention ...