How To Plan For A Trip To Bordeaux

01/18/21 • 36 min

004 - In this episode, I answer frequently asked questions about traveling from North America to Bordeaux.

When I’ve traveled to Bordeaux, it’s been as a solo traveler, with my spouse, and part of a small group. I’ve traveled to Bordeaux from the USA and added Bordeaux as a stop in European travels. And I’ve visited by airplane, car and without a car in the past five years.

I discuss

Planning logistics (flights, agenda, lodging, insurance, transportation). For comparing trip insurance policy options I recommend

http://insuremytrip,com

Time of year
What to wear

https://www.knowwines.com/blog/what-to-wear-to-wine-country?rq=wear

How to get your wine purchases back home

https://www.knowwines.com/blog/how-to-check-wine-when-you-fly?rq=travel

Some sample itineraries, including non-wine options

https://www.knowwines.com/blog/2018/11/1/a-day-by-day-guide-to-bordeaux?rq=bordeaux

Those interested in maps or reading before your trip, check out our articles
https://www.knowwines.com/blog/bordeaux-wine-maps?rq=mapsSet your Wine Travel Intentions by using our free course
https://www.knowwines.com/classesLooking for a Bordeaux Tour Guide? I highly recommend Nicolle Croft’s Sip Wine Tours - connect with Nicolle, recipient of Trip Advisor Travelers Choice Award 2020
https://www.wineguidebordeaux.com/and hear the podcast on Nicolle and Small Independent Producers on Episode 002
https://www.knowwines.com/bordeaux-buzz/002And finally, please help support our podcast in these two simple ways:
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Cheers!
Contact Jolene at [email protected] and https://www.knowwines.com/

004 - In this episode, I answer frequently asked questions about traveling from North America to Bordeaux.

I discuss

Planning logistics (flights, agenda, lodging, insurance, transportation). For comparing trip insurance policy options I recommend

http://insuremytrip,com

Time of year
What to wear

https://www.knowwines.com/blog/what-to-wear-to-wine-country?rq=wear

How to get your wine purchases back home

https://www.knowwines.com/blog/how-to-check-wine-when-you-fly?rq=travel

Some sample itineraries, including non-wine options

https://www.knowwines.com/blog/2018/11/1/a-day-by-day-guide-to-bordeaux?rq=bordeaux

Cheers!
Contact Jolene at [email protected] and https://www.knowwines.com/

Previous Episode

Chateau Coutet with Adrien David Beaulieu

003 - Adrien David Beaulieu, 14th generation at Chateau Coutet Saint-Émilion takes us behind the scenes of this over 400-year old estate
We discuss

The history of Chateau Coutet
The rare flora and fauna at Coutet and the work done to protect these rare creatures
The unique aspect, microclimate, and terroir of the estate
The agricultural practices and approach to selection massale
The role of species diversity in the vineyard and the cellar
How harvest workers are organized to enable traditional winemaking techniques
How the Chateau accommodates visitors as more wine enthusiasts take to visiting Bordeaux to see the story behind the bottles

Find Chateau Coutet on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/chateau.coutet.saint.emilion/
See more on the wines, vines, rare animals, and unique history of Chateau Coutet on their website
http://chateau-coutet.com/

Next Episode

All About Wine Storage Solutions with Roy Wilson of Wine Storage Solutions LTD

005 - All About Wine Storage with Roy Wilson of Wine Storage Solutions LTD in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire.
For lovers of Bordeaux - and wines from Burgundy and the Mosel that benefit from cellaring, storing all those wines (and stories!) can become a challenge as one's collection grows.
Is a wine cabinet or cellar in your future? Do you dream of a wall of wine, with beautifully lit wine bottles? Or are you in your first apartment/flat and wonder what simple, affordable options might work for your growing wine collection?
We cover all things wine storage in this episode, including fun insights into trends in wine cabinets as well as options for small and large spaces alike!
In this episode, I chat with Roy Wilson, Managing Director of Wine Storage Solutions LTD. Roy has been collecting wines for over 30 years and has been in the wine storage business for over 15 years.
We discuss

how to store wine before you invest in a wine cabinet
trends in wine cabinets (technology, aesthetics, construction, installation)
the Espace as a solution for storing wine in unconditioned space like a garage or barn
options for storing your wine in cabinets (single shelves or stacking bottles)
and more!

Check out Wine Storage Solutions LTD on their website, with directions to their showroom outside London.
https://www.winess.co.uk/
And photos of their beautiful solutions at
https://www.instagram.com/winestoragesolutions/
Live in the States? Check out our popular articles on wine refrigerators in the USA here
https://www.knowwines.com/blog/the-best-wine-refrigerators-for-wine-lovers
Cheers!