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Bordeaux

Wine Trip Planner

France

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Quick Reference — Bordeaux

Currency

EUR (€)

Time Zone

CET (UTC+1), CEST (UTC+2) in summer

Emergency

112 (EU-wide) or 15 (SAMU medical)

Nearest Airport

Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) — 30 min to city centre

Best Months

May through October. Harvest in September-October.

Budget Per Day

$150–250 mid-range, $80–120 budget, $400+ luxury

Tipping

Not expected at wineries. 10% at restaurants is generous. Round up for good service.

Key Phrases

Santé !Cheers!
BonjourHello
MerciThank you
Un verre, s'il vous plaîtOne glass, please
L'addition, s'il vous plaîtThe bill, please
Je voudrais goûterI would like to taste
C'est délicieuxIt's delicious

Top Wineries to Consider

  1. Château Margaux (Margaux, 1st Growth)
  2. Château Lafite Rothschild (Pauillac, 1st Growth)
  3. Château Pétrus (Pomerol)
  4. Château d'Yquem (Sauternes, Premier Cru Supérieur)
  5. Château Palmer (Margaux, 3rd Growth)

Pre-Trip Checklist

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Date: _______________

Morning Winery Visit

Winery

 

Appointment Time

 

Tasting Notes / Favourites

 

Lunch

Restaurant / Spot

 

Afternoon Winery Visit

Winery

 

Appointment Time

 

Tasting Notes / Favourites

 

Dinner

Restaurant

 

Wine Purchased Today

 

Cost

 

Day Highlight

 

Day 2

Date: _______________

Morning Winery Visit

Winery

 

Appointment Time

 

Tasting Notes / Favourites

 

Lunch

Restaurant / Spot

 

Afternoon Winery Visit

Winery

 

Appointment Time

 

Tasting Notes / Favourites

 

Dinner

Restaurant

 

Wine Purchased Today

 

Cost

 

Day Highlight

 

Day 3

Date: _______________

Morning Winery Visit

Winery

 

Appointment Time

 

Tasting Notes / Favourites

 

Lunch

Restaurant / Spot

 

Afternoon Winery Visit

Winery

 

Appointment Time

 

Tasting Notes / Favourites

 

Dinner

Restaurant

 

Wine Purchased Today

 

Cost

 

Day Highlight

 

Day 4

Date: _______________

Morning Winery Visit

Winery

 

Appointment Time

 

Tasting Notes / Favourites

 

Lunch

Restaurant / Spot

 

Afternoon Winery Visit

Winery

 

Appointment Time

 

Tasting Notes / Favourites

 

Dinner

Restaurant

 

Wine Purchased Today

 

Cost

 

Day Highlight

 

Day 5

Date: _______________

Morning Winery Visit

Winery

 

Appointment Time

 

Tasting Notes / Favourites

 

Lunch

Restaurant / Spot

 

Afternoon Winery Visit

Winery

 

Appointment Time

 

Tasting Notes / Favourites

 

Dinner

Restaurant

 

Wine Purchased Today

 

Cost

 

Day Highlight

 

Tasting Notes

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Wine #1

Wine Name

 

Winery

 

Vintage

 

Grape / Blend

 

Appearance

 

Nose

 

Palate

 
Wine #2

Wine Name

 

Winery

 

Vintage

 

Grape / Blend

 

Appearance

 

Nose

 

Palate

 
Wine #3

Wine Name

 

Winery

 

Vintage

 

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Palate

 
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Wine Name

 

Winery

 

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Palate

 
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Wine Name

 

Winery

 

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Winery

 

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Wine #9

Wine Name

 

Winery

 

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Wine #10

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Winery

 

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Wine #11

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Palate

 
Wine #12

Wine Name

 

Winery

 

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Wine #13

Wine Name

 

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Wine #14

Wine Name

 

Winery

 

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Wine #15

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Winery

 

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Wine #16

Wine Name

 

Winery

 

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Grape / Blend

 

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Nose

 

Palate

 

Packing List

Clothing

Wine Essentials

Tech & Documents

Budget Tracker

DayAccommodationFoodWine / TastingsTransportOtherDaily Total
Day 1
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Wine Purchases

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Useful Contacts

Tourist Office

 

Nearest Hospital

 

Taxi / Ride Service

 

Hotel / Accommodation

 

Embassy / Consulate

 

Insurance Emergency Line

 

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