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Eat, drink and sleep: Bordeaux (part four)

In the final chapter of our guide to Bordeaux, Philip Moulin offers a short-list of which producers to visit and the absolute essentials of any trip to the region. Visiting Bordeaux is not quite the customer-friendly experience that is say, a day spent in the Napa Valley. Let us not forget that this is France, […]

Eat, drink and sleep: Bordeaux (part three)

It would be strange for us to offer a guide to Bordeaux without concentrating rather heavily on the all-important sustenance. In the third instalment of our guide, Philip Moulin focuses on exactly that, reeling off recommendations for superlative eating and drinking in Bordeaux. Eating and drinking well in Bordeaux is something locals almost seem to […]

Eat, drink and sleep: Bordeaux (part two)

In the second part of our guide to Bordeaux, Philip Moulin offers guidance on where to stay, listing the best spots around the region, whether you seek pure luxury or more minimal accommodation. Bordeaux is not short of places to stay, from charming chambres d’hôtes surrounded by vineyards to world-class luxury hotels, you will be […]

Eat, drink and sleep: Bordeaux (part one)

With the flights booked, bags packed and fluoride at the ready, our team is prepped for a week tasting Bordeaux 2015 en primeur. Over the next couple of weeks, Philip Moulin will be offering tips and tricks on preparing your own trip to the area – from the best picnic spot to the perfect place […]