Blind Wine & Cheese Tasting in Bordeaux
Know your natural wines? Or are you just good at reading bottles? Challenge your taste buds!
Think you can tell a Merlot from a Malbec? Let’s see how cocky you feel with a blindfold on. Sip your way through Bordeaux’s finest reds, whites, and rosés in a playful blind tasting that’ll challenge your palate and your pride. Learn quirky tips from a local wine expert, discover hidden gems beyond the big-name châteaux, and test your senses in a fun, social setting. Spoiler: even Napoleon once mixed up his wines (allegedly). Skip the snobbery, this is wine education with laughs and surprises.
What you get with this tour
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Expert local wine guide
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Blind tasting of 4 wines
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Charcuterie platter
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Professional wine tasting material
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Max group size of 15
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Hotel pick up/drop-off
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Personal expenses
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Gratuities
Tour Itinerary
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First Sip & Meet Your Guide
Meet your host at 1 Pl. Duburg, 33800 Bordeaux, France to kick off your tasting adventure. Start with your first natural Bordeaux wine and get a warm welcome while settling in. -
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Wine & Cheese Tasting
Sip through four natural Bordeaux wines paired with a generous cheese and charcuterie platter while learning about the region, grape varieties, and bio/organic winemaking. -
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Cheers & Wrap-Up
Conclude your experience with newfound wine knowledge, professional tasting tips, and a smile on your face, perfectly equipped to impress your friends at your next dinner party.
Additional Information
Bordeaux Blind Wine Tasting Tour Full Description
Your 2-hour adventure includes:
Expert local wine guide
Blind tasting of 4 carefully selected Bordeaux wines
Big charcuterie platter
Professional wine tasting material (color chart, aroma wheel etc..)
Playful challenges to test your senses and sharpen your palate
Fun stories and insider tips on Bordeaux’s wine culture
Small-group experience
Wine Without Labels
Meet your guide in the heart of Bordeaux and slip into a cozy wine bar. Forget the names, the prices, and the shiny labels: today it’s just you and your taste buds. With a blindfold (or discreetly hidden bottles), you’ll be guided through a tasting of four distinct Bordeaux wines that could surprise even seasoned wine lovers.
Palate Games & Local Secrets
As you swirl, sniff, and sip, your guide will share playful tips on how to truly taste wine, while sprinkling in stories about Bordeaux’s vineyards, quirky traditions, and legendary vintages. It’s equal parts fun and educational, no boring lectures, just laughter, good company, and maybe a little competitive guessing.
The Big Reveal
At the end, the labels are unveiled: were you spot-on, or did you mistake a Grand Cru for a humble table wine? Either way, you’ll walk away with sharper tasting skills, new wine wisdom, and a story worth bragging about back home.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included?
Your experience includes 4 glasses (6cl each) of Bordeaux organic wine (1 white, 2 reds, and 1 sweet wine) paired with an assorted cheese and charcuterie platter. Children receive juice and cheese.
Can I get extra wine or cheese?
Yes! Additional glasses of wine or more cheese can be purchased at the bar.
Is the tour accessible?
Absolutely! The venue is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
What should I bring?
Bring comfortable shoes, a camera for those perfect foodie shots, and a sense of adventure.
Is this suitable for kids?
Yes! Children are offered juice and cheese, making it a fun and inclusive experience for all ages.





