"Without a doubt the Best Wine Tours in Bordeaux"

Dear Wine Lover, Just imagine visiting Bordeaux and tasting at the world’s most famous chateaux like Margaux, Latour or Haut Brion. Picture yourself in the famous round aging cellar of Lafite Rothschild or visiting the private wine museum of Mouton Rothschild and tasting First Growths directly from the barrel. Every wine lover in the world would like to visit these places but they are not easy to get in to. Allow me to open these doors (and bottles) that usually stay closed for outsiders. I will guide you through the entire experience like an insider! When you tour with me, you'll taste more Classified Growths than on any other Bordeaux wine tour!

Indulge yourself ! Taste more Classified Growths than on any other Bordeaux wine tour! "Taste, Learn and Enjoy in a Relaxed and Friendly Atmosphere "

Let us turn your Wine Tour into a Bordeaux Wine Experience!

Your guide: Ronald Rens, M.Sc., Wine Master President and founder All right, let's get acquainted: My name is Ronald and I will be your personal guide to the intriguing world of Bordeaux wine. I urge you to stay with me for a minute, but if you are in a hurry to go to our wine tour descriptions, you can click here. On our tours you tour with me. It's my job to make this wonderful world of Bordeaux accessible to all levels of wine lovers. I have 25 years experience in tasting and touring Bordeaux, so I know my way around. And I love sharing my knowledge and my sense of humor with you on our tours. And my cellar of course... That's why with me, you'll taste more Classified Growths than on any other Bordeaux wine tour!For me touring with you is my passion!

Taste, learn and enjoy in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere First Growth Chateau Mouton Rothschild Our tours are different because we see things different: Let me take a minute to tell you how I see things. I know that the wine world can be a bit pretentious and elitist at times and Bordeaux is no exception. Don't worry, I have a more down to earth approach. With us you'll taste, learn and enjoy in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Leave your tuxedo, suits and ties at home! A wine tour is a vacation and you are on vacation to have fun! With us you'll visit the good stuff, the best Grand Cru Chateaux but without the snobbery.

First Growth Chateau Margaux Our wine tours are truly gourmet and wine experiences, but they are certainly not stuffy. Sure, you will dine at Michelin starred restaurants, but we don’t chase stars. We’ll take you to the good ones, not the stuffy ones. No impressive, formal restaurants where eating sometimes turns into an exam! We prefer the more contemporary "younger" ones. Forget the snobbery that is the enemy of true wine and food lovers. For me wine is fun and is to be enjoyed and shared with friends. I love wine and hate snobbery, so there you go.

You'll be the envy of your friends The vat room at Chateau Mouton Rothschild All your wine friends will envy you because you'll have been there and tasted those legendary First Growths. You’ll taste the latest vintage right from the barrel or savor older vintages. You will get to know the major appellations of Bordeaux and taste the best of the bunch. Don’t worry if some of this is new to you. We are not snobbish at all. All the opposite, we love to uncork a passion for Bordeaux and its wines.

You'll stay at a privately owned Chateau Chateau Coulon Laurensac Be our guest at our 18th century Chateau Coulon Laurensac. It just doesn't get more personal than that. Combine the best of old world charm with all modern comfort. Our chateau is Michelin rated and you'll have all the comfort and luxury you need, but you won't pay for facilities you are not going to use. This is one of the reasons why our prices are so competitive. We think you'd be better off spending that part of your budget on wine...

Ronald just loves being your guide!

Your personal Invitation to create memories for a lifetime
Now that you have survived my introduction and I invite you to have a look at those wine tours we offer. By now you must have understood that they're not just wine tours. This is an invitation to an exceptional Wine Experience which you will remember forever.

I hope you 'll join us so I can share those great bottles of wine with you!

Ronald Rens, M. Sc., Wine Master
Wine Writer and President
The Bordeaux Wine Experience.

Thank you for bearing with me. Now please click here to go to the Bordeaux Wine Tour descriptions.

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Your Wine Experience and memories for a lifetime!
	"I never imagined we could visit so many Classified Growth Chateaux. All the visits were excellent." Jim and Joyce G Bloomington, In, USA
Why settle for less? -The Best Wine Experience there is -Taste at Top Classified Growths -Expert Guidance -Chateau Accommodation -Sumptuous Gourmet Meals -Luxury Transportation Accept no substitutes!	Touring with The Bordeaux Wine Experience, means touring with us!

2010 The November Grand Tour of Bordeaux November 22 - November 27, 2010 (Last 4 spots available, just 2 couples) The Bordeaux Harvest Tour September 20– September 25, 2010 (Sold out!) The September Grand Tour of Bordeaux September 6 - September 11, 2010 (Sold out!) The July Grand Tour of Bordeaux July 5 - July 10, 2010 (Sold out!) The May Grand Tour of Bordeaux May 24 - May 29, 2010 (Sold out!) Due to the exclusive nature of these tours, this program will sell out.

2011 The May Grand Tour of Bordeaux May 23 - May 28, 2011 The July Grand Tour of Bordeaux July 4 - July 9 , 2011 The September Grand Tour of Bordeaux September 5 - September 10, 2011 The November Grand Tour of Bordeaux November 21 - November 26, 2011 The Bordeaux Harvest Tour September 26– October 1 , 2011       Due to the exclusive nature of these tours, this program will sell out.

 

 

 

 

 

2010 The November Grand Tour of Bordeaux November 22 - November 27, - 2010 (Last 4 spots available, just 2 couples) The September Grand Tour of Bordeaux September 6 - September 11, 2010 (Sold out!) The July Grand Tour of Bordeaux July 5 - July 10, - 2010 - 6 days, 5 nights (Sold out!) The May Grand Tour of Bordeaux May 24 - May 29, - 2010 - 6 days, 5 nights (Sold out!) All tours are 6 days, 5 nights and Limited to 10 guests, that's you and just four other couples! Tour price: € 3595 Euro (per person, double occupancy) Due to the exclusive nature of these tours, this program will sell out.

2011 The May Grand Tour of Bordeaux May 23 - May 28 , 2011 The July Grand Tour of Bordeaux July 4 - July 9 , 2011 The September Grand Tour of Bordeaux September 5 - September 10, 2011 The November Grand Tour of Bordeaux November 21 - November 26, 2011     All tours are 6 days, 5 nights and Limited to 10 guests, that's you and just four other couples! Tour price: € 3995 Euro (per person, double occupancy) Due to the exclusive nature of these tours, this program will sell out.

"Dear Margaret & «Uncle Ron», The Bordeaux Wine Experience is indeed «FABULOUS». It rates 100 on the revered «Don & Sandy» scale!! We look forward to going home and making good use of all the wine knowledge you have imparted to us. Margaret, you exemplify the epitome of gracious hostess! Thank you both for making these five days some of the most special fun and enjoyable days we’ve ever spent. Do come to Florida and share more wine and good times with us. Fondly, Don & Sandy Goodman Aventura, Florida, USA (in front of First Growth Chateau Haut Brion)

The Grand Tour of Bordeaux : Tour Description
Your Tour host and Bordeaux Wine Expert: Ronald Rens, M. Sc., Wine Master

Do something extraordinary: This ultimate wine tour for Bordeaux lovers, is as good as it gets. Can you believe that we have included tastings and visits at all five First Growths and Superior First Growth Chateau d’Yquem? Add to this the best of Pomerol and Saint and you’ll see that this dazzling Grand Tour of Bordeaux is your chance to visit and taste the very best that Bordeaux has to offer.

Discover the very best Bordeaux has to offer

The beautiful Chateau Margaux

On this unparalleled Grand Tour of Bordeaux you’ll have the opportunity of visiting and tasting at leading Chateaux of Saint Emilion and Pomerol that normally are closed to the public. Be among the first to taste the 2008 vintage. Of course you will wander around in the UNESCO World Heritage Site: Saint Emilion and will learn about the special way that sweet wines of Sauternes are produced.
And that's not all: On this tour you'll indulge in gourmet meals at no less than two Bordeaux Chateaux!

And there is more! This Grand Tour of Bordeaux includes a dinner at a two star Michelin rated Relais & Chateaux Restaurant with its unique view of Bordeaux. The restaurant is surrounded by its own vineyards. And if that is not enough, you'll be invited into the private dining room of our own Château Coulon Laurensac.

All estates visited on this tour are Classified Growths.

Wine tours for wine lovers...
Most people that come on our tours are wine lovers, people who have an appreciation of wine. Usually this is their first trip to the Bordeaux region. Most of our guests want to learn more about wine and wine tasting. And what better place to start than in Bordeaux, the world’s most famous wine region. Why not discover these "old world gems" in an informal and relaxed atmosphere?
It is true: Bordeaux and its wines can seem a bit intimidating at first. Don't worry, on this tour I will guide you through all this like an insider. Remember: we tour prestigious estates, not pretentious people. You’ll develop a preference for “Left Bank”or “Right Bank”, while visiting some of the best chateaux in the world. Our tours are both entertaining and informative; we prefer a down to earth approach without the snobbery that is the enemy of true wine lovers.

Chateau Coulon Laurensac

Accommodation
During your tour with the Bordeaux Wine Experience you’ll stay at our beautiful Château Coulon Laurensac.
On the riverbanks of the Garonne River, just outside Bordeaux this enchanting Château (built in 1790!) is the perfect starting point for tours in all the famous wine regions of the Bordeaux area.

Want to talk to us?
Just give me a call or email me with your number and I (Ronald) will call you to answer all your questions (wherever you are in the world).

Want to talk to someone who did one of our tours?
Just email us for references . We have a list with dozens of delighted guests which will love to tell you about their experiences with us. We have nothing to hide and are proud of what we do.

What you can expect from The Grand Tour of Bordeaux: Visits and tastings at all five First Growths and Château d'Yquem! Accommodation at a privately owned 18th century chateau Taste more Classified Growths than on any other Bordeaux wine tour! Grand Cru farewell dinner with all Grand Cru wines (including First Growth Mouton Rothschild and Superior First Growth Chateau d'Yquem!) Indulge in gourmet meals at three Bordeaux Chateaux and in a famous two Michelin star restaurant! Grand Cru wines with meals; great food and a lot of fun! A small group (5 couples maximum) and Expert Guidance.

This experience can be yours: just click here now for a detailed itinerary and more information!

*Itinerary subject to change: every effort will be made to keep the itinerary as close as possible to what appeared here; however the final itinerary may vary due to wine chateaux schedules, availabilities and factors beyond our control.

 

 

 

 

Touring with The Bordeaux Wine Experience, means touring with us!

The Bordeaux Harvest Tour 2010
September 20– September 25, 2010 - 6 days, 5 nights
Limited to 10 guests, just five couples!
€ 3595 Euro (per person, double occupancy)
(Due to a cancellation, last 2 spots available; just one couple)

The Bordeaux Harvest Tour 2011
September 26– October 1 , 2011 - 6 days, 5 nights
Limited to 10 guests, just five couples!
€ 3995 Euro (per person, double occupancy)

 

This trip exceeded every expectation from the warm hospitality to the amazing visits at the top chateaux to the great food, wine and great company enjoyed over the entire week! It was a very memorable and special trip that we will never forget - every detail was taken care of and everything was high quality and unique. We also really enjoyed Ronald's tremendous knowledge of wine and local history, as well as his humor and wit. Chateau Coulon Laurensac was beautiful and comfortable and Margaret made us feel right at home. A truly wonderful experience! Lisa and Mark Locklear, Irvine, CA, USA (at First Growth Chateau Latour)

The Bordeaux Harvest Tour: Wine Tour Description
Your Tour host and Bordeaux Wine Expert: Ronald Rens, M. Sc., Wine Master

Get ready for a unique experience: This tour is really without equal as everything in and around Bordeaux just buzzes with action and anticipation. You will even be invited to pick some of the holy grapes yourselves! Luckily you’ll harvest just for a short while because, as romantic as it may sound, it is backbreaking tiresome work.
This unparalleled wine tour includes visits and tastings at First Growths Chateau Mouton Rothschild and Haut Brion!

Bordeaux, never very open to visitors, closes like an oyster at harvest time.
Fortunately we can get you into chateaux that usually keep their gates firmly locked to visitors, especially during harvest.

And there is more! This Bordeaux Harvest Tour includes a dinner at a two star Michelin rated Relais & Chateaux Restaurant with its unique view of Bordeaux. The restaurant is surrounded by its own vineyards. And if that is not enough, you'll be invited into the private dining room of our own Château Coulon Laurensac.

And that's not all: Of course you will wander around in the UNESCO World Heritage Site: Saint Emilion and will learn about the special way that sweet wines of Sauternes are produced.
Be welcomed in tasting rooms of Classified Growth Chateaux and in our privately owned Château Coulon Laurensac.
All estates visited on this tour are Classified Growths.

Wine tours for wine lovers...
Most people that come on our tours are wine lovers, people who have an appreciation of wine. Usually this is their first trip to the Bordeaux region. Most of our guests want to learn more about wine and wine tasting. And what better place to start than in Bordeaux, the world’s most famous wine region. Why not discover these "old world gems" in an informal and relaxed atmosphere?
It is true: Bordeaux and its wines can seem a bit intimidating at first. This tour will guide you through all this. Remember: we tour prestigious estates, not pretentious people.
You’ll develop a preference for “Left Bank”or “Right Bank”, while visiting some of the best chateaux in the world. Our tours are both entertaining and informative; we prefer a down-to-earth approach without the snobbery that is the enemy of true wine lovers.

Chateau Coulon Laurensac

Accommodation
During your tour with the Bordeaux Wine Experience you’ll stay at the beautiful Château Coulon Laurensac.
On the riverbanks of the Garonne River, just outside Bordeaux this enchanting Château (built in 1790!) is the perfect starting point for tours in all the famous wine regions of the Bordeaux area.

Want to talk to us?
Just give me a call or email me with your number and I (Ronald) will call you to answer all your questions (wherever you are in the world).

Want to talk to someone who did one of our tours?
Just email us for references . We have a list with dozens of delighted guests which will love to tell you about their experiences with us. We have nothing to hide and are proud of what we do.

What you can expect from The Bordeaux Harvest Tour: Experience the Bordeaux Chateaux in full harvest action Visits and tastings at First Growths during harvest and accommodation at a privately owned 18th century chateau Taste more Classified Growths than on any other Bordeaux wine tour! Grand Cru farewell dinner with all Grand Cru wines (including First Growth Mouton Rothschild and Superior First Growth Chateau d'Yquem!) Indulge in gourmet meals at three Bordeaux Chateaux and in a famous two Michelin star restaurant! Grand Cru wines with meals; great food and a lot of fun! A small group (5 couples maximum) and Expert Guidance.

I invite you to contact us today for a detailed itinerary and more information!

Itinerary subject to change: every effort will be made to keep the itinerary as close as possible to what appeared here; however the final itinerary may vary due to wine chateaux schedules, availabilities and other factors beyond our control.

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