Some great recommendations, can’t get enough of bar a vin anytime I’m there!! Next time you visit you should check out La Pied a Terre, great little shop run by two brothers who also do some introductory tasting and pairing classes for visitors
Was in Bordeaux to the other weekend for a day trip (first time in the city). Didn’t get to hit any of these wine bars but everywhere we went I was impressed by the value of some of the wines on show, especially the Graves and Pessac whites - perfect with the native oysters!
Nice reminder of a trip we made to Bordeaux for last year’s Rugby World Cup. Super elegant city and the temperature in late September was an indication of the challenges that climate change are bringing to the region. Pretty much opposite Cité du Vin is a covered food market offering great value French regional and francophone world cuisine, plus a wine bar with an extensive list. Great atmosphere in the early evening. Or try rooftop bar of the Renaissance hotel beside the market for fabulous, sun-soaked views across the city skyline. We also took a full-day escorted tour of both banks which have a great feel for the differing terroirs and approaches. A brilliant city for a break. Thanks for booking it, Dan.
Glad you enjoyed the post. The market wasn’t on the day I visited the Cité du Vin but it’s something I’ll try to check out next time.
Some great recommendations, can’t get enough of bar a vin anytime I’m there!! Next time you visit you should check out La Pied a Terre, great little shop run by two brothers who also do some introductory tasting and pairing classes for visitors
Thanks for the recommendation! I’ll check that one out next time I’m there
Was in Bordeaux to the other weekend for a day trip (first time in the city). Didn’t get to hit any of these wine bars but everywhere we went I was impressed by the value of some of the wines on show, especially the Graves and Pessac whites - perfect with the native oysters!
I found it a lovely city - so many places still to explore there so it'd be great to go back
Nice reminder of a trip we made to Bordeaux for last year’s Rugby World Cup. Super elegant city and the temperature in late September was an indication of the challenges that climate change are bringing to the region. Pretty much opposite Cité du Vin is a covered food market offering great value French regional and francophone world cuisine, plus a wine bar with an extensive list. Great atmosphere in the early evening. Or try rooftop bar of the Renaissance hotel beside the market for fabulous, sun-soaked views across the city skyline. We also took a full-day escorted tour of both banks which have a great feel for the differing terroirs and approaches. A brilliant city for a break. Thanks for booking it, Dan.