France is a country synonymous with wine and fine wine regions like Bordeaux, Corsica and Champagne are known by virtually all wine lovers on the planet.
Bordeaux city is very famous for is cepage, such as Merlot, Cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, sauvignon, sémillon and muscadelle (mainly). It produces red wine as much as white and rosé.
Château Pontet-Canet
Existing since the 17th century, Château Pontet-Canet was classified Grand Cru under the govern of Napoléon III in 1855.
Today, this very well-known wine is elaborated by a biologic and biodynamic agriculture and very much appreciated for his respect of nature and environment.
Château Pape Clément
In 1864 this wine estate received the ministerial price during the competition of « the most incredible vineyard »
After some dramatic periods of storm that destroyed the entire vineyard, the castle finally rebuilt himself and has been rewarded by the noble classification of « Grands Crus Classés de Graves in 1959 »
The incredible « savoir faire » of the château makes the wine complex and specific.
During your visit, you will have the amazing opportunity to create your own wine from the chateau’s harvest, with the help of our experts.
Château Lafite Rothschild
Lafite wine was the subject of much discussion at Versailles in 1716. It has been the only wine drinked by the court for a while. That's why it is also known as « The King's Wine »
Nowadays, the « King's wine » kept his authenticity and has been remarkable by his series of vintages
stay in tips
During your vini tourism circuit, you will stay at the magnificent Grand hotel of Bordeaux, where you will enjoy the brilliant cuisine of the famous Chef Gordon Ramsay.
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Center of interests :
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Visit of « La cité des vins »
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Visit of Bordeaux city center
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Chartrons
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Quinconces
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Palais de -Justice
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Rue sainte catherine
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You can travel directly to the city by trains, boat, or even plane thanks to Bordeaux-Merignac airport very close to the city center.
Corsica
They specialise in traditional local grapes
there is no VAT on local wine, so buying from the cellar is good value: most wines start at €5 and the most expensive cuvées reach €15.
The weather, soil, in corsica give birth to an incredible type of wine.
Main cepage
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Le Niellucci
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Le Vermentinu
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Le Sciaccarellu
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Muscat petit grain.
Clos d'Alzeto
This estate is the highest vineyards in Corsica, at nearly 600m. After a lengthy drive up from Ajaccio, around dozens of hairpin bends, you're rewarded with a spectacular landscape of vineyards climbing up a rocky peak.
The Albertini family have been tending vineyards here since 1800, focusing on the quality of their products.
Domaine de Torraccia
Between the mountains and near Porto Vecchio. Torraccia was planted from scratch 45 years ago by one of the fathers of modern Corsican wine, Christian Imbert. Today, at 84, the patriarch has just about ceded control to his son Marc.
Corsica is not renowned for wines that age well, but Torraccia is the exception: it's Oriou wines especially, a mix of organic niellucciu and sciaccarellu grapes, are absolutely wonderful 20 years on. People holidaying nearby can come and fill a bottle direct from the vat for €3.40 a litre. Don’t miss it.
Domaine Saparale
From his Domaine in the south of the island, vineyards stretch every way you look, over hills and mountains. Philippe inherited a 1,000-hectare estate where wine hadn't been made for over 50 years, but today it produces some of the region's best.
The Domaine has its own hamlet and an olive mill. It is so calm and authentic, a must see.
where to stay?
After this beautiful day, we would propose you to stay in the beautiful Hameau de Saparale (owned from the same family as the vineyard) where you’ll enjoy a delicious wine on unspoilt beach, or if you prefer the Grand Hotel de Cala Rossa has a relaxing sea view from an infinite pool.
Center of interests:
Beach, nature, climbing, mountains, boat, visit of small villages.
Access: 3 airport in the country, also accessible by boat from France
BORDEAUX
Champagne
Bollinger Champagne
Madame Bollinger and her family, rich in knowledge, savoir faire and innovative ideas, made a champagne that is a real success for the region Champagne, but also all around the world. Their ideological way of doing is by limiting the quantity to focus on the quality.
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Bollinger Champagne is your favorite guest at every party.
Château de la Marquetterie
In this castle is made the sumptuous Taittinger Champagne. Audacious and in a very innovative way, they made them special for their way of cultivating the Chardonnay.
You must have heard about it, if not, it’s time to try it. You’ll never forget it.
Domaine Les Crayeres Hotel
Located in Reims, this five star hotel is surrounded by an incredible garden, you will enjoy a very unique experience.
Center of interests:
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Visit of the Cathedral of Reims
Troyes city center
Access: Airport in Paris, which is 1h30 for Troyes by train.
Alsace
​The cellar Bestheim in Bennwihr.
Bestheim is a cooperative of wine in the heart of the vineyards of Bennwihr since 1765. Bestheim offers different types of wine like Crémant, a speciality of Alsace.
There is also the Pinot Blanc, Sylvaner, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir.
We recommend you to visit the vineyards of Bestheim and try the Cuvée Grand Prestige Rosé 2014 elected the best effervescent of the World. If you are in Bennwihr take time to visit this wonderful and typical town.
The cellar Wolfberger in Eguisheim.
Wolfberger is a cooperative of wine created in 1902 in Eguisheim. Wolfberger create several wines like Crémant, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Muscat and Rosé. They also create biological wines for the sustainable development.
Wolfberger really respect the tradition and the history of wine in Alsace.
We recommend you to take the time and visit the beautiful vineyards and cellar of Wolfberger and do not hesitate to try the fabulous wines of Wolfberger.
Where to stay?
The Resort Barrière in Ribeauvillé. We highly recommend you to stay in the Resort Barrière in Ribeauvillé. This hotel is beautiful and relaxing. You have a view on the vineyards of Ribeauvillé and the two restaurants propose regional and gastronomic cuisine. You also have the possibility to enjoy the Spa of the Resort Barrière to be completely relaxed.
The Chambard is a 5 stars’ hotel in Kaysersberg. In this hotel you will appreciate the view on Kaysersberg, elected the best town in France in 2017. In the Chambard you will have a sauna, an indoor pool and a Jacuzzi everything to have wonderful time in Alsace.
Airports
There are two big airports in Alsace, on in Bâle-Mulhouse and the other one in Strasbourg.
