{"id":138576,"date":"2025-05-19T17:19:14","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T15:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teritoria.com\/route-vin-de-bordeaux\/"},"modified":"2025-05-28T15:02:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T13:02:06","slug":"bordeaux-wine-route","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teritoria.com\/en\/bordeaux-wine-route\/","title":{"rendered":"Along the Bordeaux Wine Route"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Cover photo: Green vineyards in Saint Emilion, France \u00a9Shutterstock\/cmargouillat<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Bordeaux wines<\/strong> are among the most renowned in the world. The region produces full-bodied, elegant reds, as well as refined sweet wines made from overripe grapes. Bordeaux also shines with its dry, fruity and lively whites. The Bordeaux Wine Route has been world-renowned<\/strong> for centuries, covering 100,000 hectares and sixty appellations. It includes five major sub-regions: M\u00e9doc, Graves, Sauternes, Entre-deux-Mers, and the Rive Droite. These regions are home to three main red grape varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and three key white varieties S\u00e9millon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadet. Each wine expresses a unique terroir <\/strong>and ancestral savoir-faire<\/strong>, blending tradition and innovation. These wines embody French excellence and are highly sought after by wine lovers and collectors around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Along the Bordeaux Red Wine Route\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Discover the Bordeaux<\/strong> region’s wine-growing excellence through a unique wine tourism circuit combining iconic wine estates, historic villages and immersive experiences. From Margaux to Sauternes, via Saint-\u00c9milion and Entre-deux-Mers, each stop offers an insight into the soul of an exceptional terroir<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ch\u00e2teau de Marquis de Terme\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Our Bordeaux Wine Route<\/strong> begins with the Ch\u00e2teau Marquis de Terme<\/strong>, in the heart of the Ch\u00e2teau-Margaux appellation, owned by the S\u00e9n\u00e9clauze family since 1935. This fourth \u2018Grand Cru\u2019 classified<\/strong> wine, with 40 hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, embodies the perfect balance between tradition and modernity. The wines produced here are internationally acclaimed for their full-bodied, velvety texture.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Marquis de Terme \u00a9Shutterstock \/ElizabethBernstein<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Even better the experiences on offer live up to the setting: private tours, bike rides through the vineyards and grand cru workshops will give you an insight into the estate’s savoir-faire in an elegant and authentic atmosphere.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ch\u00e2teau du Taillan<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Next up is the Ch\u00e2teau du Taillan<\/strong>, a family-owned estate that blends tradition and modernity, run by an all-female team<\/strong> and classified as a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel<\/a><\/strong> in 2020. This 18th-century estate combines the majesty of its listed underground cellars with a park full of century-old trees and a philosophy based on quality and sustainable agriculture.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n
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M\u00e9doc vineyards \u00a9Shutterstock \/SpiritProd33<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
As you travel along the Bordeaux Wine Route<\/strong>, take the time to discover the town of Taillan-M\u00e9doc<\/strong>, nicknamed \u2018between towns and vineyards\u2019, where the harmony between nature and the wine-growing culture of Ch\u00e2teau du Taillan takes on its full meaning.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saint-\u00c9milion, land of harvests and prestige\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Just a few minutes away: the medieval town of Saint-\u00c9milion<\/strong>. Where hidden gems of wine await wine lovers to reveal themselves.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ch\u00e2teau Bernateau<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ch\u00e2teau Bernateau<\/strong>, a property that has been passed down through 11 generations, offers a complete immersion \u201cfrom the vineyard to the chai\u201d (the chai being the old name for the wine-making area), with a tour suitable for children <\/strong>and a guided tasting of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon wines.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n
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Vineyard in Provence \u00a9iStock\/marako85_<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Ch\u00e2teau Mauvinon<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Not far away, the Ch\u00e2teau Mauvinon<\/strong> combines heritage and innovation. In an elegant ivy-covered building, you will discover a unique and exciting activity: a wine-themed escape game<\/strong> called \u201cLes tradors verts de mauvinon\u201d (The Green Tradors of Mauvinon), suitable for all ages. The ch\u00e2teau is in the commune of Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens<\/strong>, one of the jewels of the Saint-\u00c9milion area, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the heart of the small town, a Menhir Peyrefitte<\/strong> stands as a witness to the past. Legends of yesteryear make it a gathering place during the summer solstice, when people prayed for the fertility of the land and its inhabitants. Enjoy this wine tour to discover this authentic monument of French culture and terroir.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n
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The Peyrefitte menhir \u00a9Shutterstock \/Pecold<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Ch\u00e2teau d\u2019Arche<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Head south of Bordeaux to Sauternes<\/strong>, the cradle of legendary sweet wines. Ch\u00e2teau d’Arche<\/strong>, classified as a \u2018Grand Cru\u2019<\/strong> in 1855, welcomes you to a 17th-century charterhouse for a complete discovery of how Sauternes wines are made. These wines, made from overripe grapes<\/strong> affected by noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), offer intense and incomparable fruity flavours.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Overripe Sauternes \u00a9Shutterstock \/barmalini<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
From guided tours and tastings to a boutique and immersive experiences<\/strong>, this estate is a must-see for all lovers of sweet, natural wines and wine history.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ch\u00e2teau de Reignac<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Complete your Bordeaux wine tour at Ch\u00e2teau de Reignac<\/strong>, located between the Garonne and Dordogne rivers. This 16th-century building, featuring a greenhouse designed by Gustave Eiffel<\/strong>, is known for its dry and sweet white wines made from Sauvignon and S\u00e9millon grapes. The estate has won the \u2018Best of Wine Tourism\u2019<\/a><\/strong> award several times. Three types of tours are available here: hedonist, prestige, or around the property, with a remarkable welcome from the owners.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Maison Forte in Reignac, in the Dordogne, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region \u00a9Shutterstock \/OSTILL is Franck Camhi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Don’t miss the town of Tursac<\/strong> and its Maison Forte de Reignac<\/strong>, a true haven of peace.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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This oenotourism itinerary along the Bordeaux Wine Route<\/strong> is more than just a culinary escape: it\u2019s a journey through centuries, terroirs and savoir-faire. From family-run estates to grand cru classified, each stop reveals a unique facet of France’s wine-growing heritage. Discover our exceptional establishments in Bordeaux<\/a>, treat yourself to a wine-tasting break with our gift boxes and gift cards<\/a>, and let us guide you to other authentic locations in the heart of Provence by subscribing to our newsletter<\/a>!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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By Emilie FALLOT NGUYEN<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Explore the soul of wine in Bordeaux: visits to passionate winemakers, oenological stays and authentic addresses to discover.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":137789,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[705,1],"tags":[4577,4605],"class_list":["post-138576","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-diaries","category-all-our-articles","tag-terroir-en","tag-voyage-responsable-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teritoria.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/138576","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teritoria.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teritoria.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teritoria.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teritoria.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=138576"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.teritoria.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/138576\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":138580,"href":"https:\/\/www.teritoria.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/138576\/revisions\/138580"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teritoria.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/137789"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.teritoria.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=138576"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teritoria.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=138576"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.teritoria.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=138576"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}