Bordeaux Wine Tours:
Experience the thrill of visiting the world's most famous estates.

"Truly, this is one of the best tours in the world for wine enthusiasts." 
-- Mike Doran, Mundelein, IL, Great Estates of Bordeaux Tour 

Enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to taste at some of the world's most famous chateaux, including First Growths like Chateaux Margaux, Latour or Lafite Rothschild.  At these exclusive estates (which are not open to the general public), you'll be welcomed as an honored guest for private VIP tours and tastings.  Learn from insiders about the people, power and politics that have shaped Bordeaux's past and continue to influence it today.  Be among the first to taste the most recent vintage in the barrel, and also sample fine older vintages as you meet with the passionate cellarmasters and chateau owners who make some of your favorite wines.  Along the way, you'll enjoy first-class accommodations, and sumptuous meals prepared by the region's best chefs at fabulous Michelin-starred restaurants.  

The Bordeaux Prestige tour also includes luxury lodgings at Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron (above left), where our small group will have exclusive use of the Chateau - French Wine Explorers is the only wine tour company that offers the amazing experience of staying in 2nd Growth chateau!

Your tour hosts are high-level Bordeaux specialists and insiders who live in the Bordeaux region.

"Staying at Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron was magical. We watched the sun rise over the vineyards of Chateau Latour from the windows of our room.  We enjoyed dressing for dinner, sharing an aperitif with new friends in the sitting room recalling memories of the day while nestled among the vineyards. Dinners at the Chateau were more intimate and memorable than at even the finest restaurants."  -- Tom & Lynda Mays, Bluffton, SC (right, in the vineyards of Chateau Latour)

What makes FWE Bordeaux wine tours so special:

• unparalleled access to the top chateaux with VIP tastings

• the finest full-service luxury hotels, or exclusive luxury lodgings at "Super 2nd" Growth Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron

• tour hosts who are true Bordeaux wine industry insiders and live in the region

• meals prepared by some of the best chefs in France

• Grand Cru wines with meals, including library wines

• a package of Bordeaux information, tasting notebook and more, delivered to your door before the tour

• FWE's famous superlative service

Private pre-packaged and customized tours of Bordeaux are also available for those who prefer them (see below).  However you choose to visit Bordeaux, your wine vacation with French Wine Explorers will be fun, fascinating and unforgettable!

Choose your tour:

Scheduled Tours of Bordeaux: Our exclusive small group package tours
Bordeaux Prestige I, May 19-24, 2008
Bordeaux Prestige II, June 2-7, 2008: SOLD OUT
Great Estates of Bordeaux, Sept. 1-6, 2008

Pre-Packaged, Private Tours of Bordeaux:  Great value for short private tours
Bordeaux Discovery:  2 Days, 1 Night
Bordeaux Sojourn:  3 Days, 2 Nights

! One Day Private Excursions: Experience our exclusive service for the day!

Customized Private Tours of Bordeaux:  Our exceptional tour planning service
Learn more about our customized wine tour planning service here.

Scheduled Tours of Bordeaux

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