The 10 Wine and Cheese Tastings in Bordeaux We Would Book

1.Professional – Bordeaux Wine and Cheese Tasting with a walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78Our pick

Start with a sommelier-led walk through Bordeaux’s Chartrons district, the old wine merchants’ quarter. See the Garonne, historic bridges, churches, merchant houses, and the distant Cité du Vin before a blind tasting of one white, two reds, and one sweet organic Bordeaux wine with French cheese and bread.

“We had a wonderful afternoon and learned so much from Clemence, who was very knowledgeable, patient and very passionate about Bordeaux history and wine. Learning of the importance of the Brits 🇬🇧 influence so long ago, was of real interest!! Thanks Clemence! I can’t recommend this experience highly enough!!”

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2.Tasting of 6 Bordeaux wines and pairing charcuterie & cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Learn Bordeaux wine basics with Mathilde or Cécilia in a group of up to six. You’ll taste six wines, including whites, reds, and a sweet wine, while exploring appellations, soils, grape blends, labels, and food pairings. Tastings take place in a courtyard, cellar, or tasting room, with a booklet to take home.

“Fantastic small group personalised tasting. Great information on the wine history and production in Bordeaux region. Interesting wines to taste with a little twist!”

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3.Wine Masterclass with Cheese and Charcuterie Board

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 184 reviews · 1h 30m · from $53

Meet an English or French-speaking wine guide at Olala Bordeaux, near the Grand Theatre, for six Bordeaux wines, local cheese, charcuterie, and a practical tasting lesson. You will compare left-bank and right-bank reds, learn about grape varieties, vinification, aging, and storage, and taste one Bordeaux grand cru.

“this was such a wonderful experience- not rushed plenty of wine good cheese and meat parings really knowledgeable guide fun and informative super enjoyable and definitely really good value for money”

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4.Introduction to Bordeaux wines paired with cheeses & charcuterie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $35

Meet your wine expert at 2ter Rue Mably, near Bordeaux’s Grand Théâtre, for a one-hour English tasting workshop. You’ll learn about terroir, grape varieties, and appellations while sampling a white wine and two reds, including one Grand Cru, with local cheeses, charcuterie, bread, and plenty of time for questions.

“I had very nice time and I learned a lot about wine. We tried some great wine and ate good food. I recommend it!”

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5.Bordeaux Gourmet Experience: Cheese & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 169 reviews · 1h 30m · from $57

Meet your English-speaking host at 19 rue Huguerie for a 90-minute tasting in Bordeaux’s Cave of 100 Cheeses. You’ll try nine AOP or AOC cheeses, three Bordeaux wines, local sourdough, and grape juice for children under 18. Hosts such as Marty, Patrick, and Melanie have made past tastings warm, witty, and easy to follow.

“We had a wonderful time tasting the different wines and cheeses our host provided for us. The pairings were perfect. Her cheese shop is lovely and she provided amazing local wines to go along with them. We let her take the lead on the choices, but she did ask beforehand if there was anything in particular we’d like to try, so that was very nice. Would very much recommend.”

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6.Bordeaux Wines Masterclass paired with cheeses & charcuterie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Meet an English-speaking wine expert at 2ter Rue Mably, near Bordeaux’s Grand Theatre, for a 90-minute tasting class. You’ll sample one white and five reds, compare Left Bank and Right Bank styles, learn about grapes, terroir, blending, and food pairing, and taste everything with local cheese, charcuterie, bread, and water.

“Learned so much about the history of wine in Bordeaux, the importance of the it all and varietals. Really fascinating. Nice tasing experience. Highly recommend if you enjoy wine.”

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7.Bordeaux Gourmet Experience : tasting of French cheeses & wines

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Meet your English-speaking host at Baud et Millet near Place Tourny for nine AOP or AOC cheeses, three Bordeaux wines, and local sourdough baguette. The tasting moves through three cheese plates, with red, white, and sweet wines. Ask questions, visit the impressive cheese cellar, and learn pairing rules you can use later.

“Excellent experience. We learned so much about French wine and how to apply the information to ordering wine when you are out and/or in a wine store. Our family truly enjoyed tasting the delicious cheeses and learning how the cheese can bring the wine to life and vice versa. If you love cheese and wine, I would highly recommend this tasting.”

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8.Bordeaux Afternoon Food Tour : Sweets, Wine and Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $63

Start at Place de la Bourse at 3:15 pm for a two-hour English walking tour with up to 12 people. Guide Aurélien and the Délicieux team combine Bordeaux’s grand squares, medieval gates, pastries, a coffee demonstration, and a wine-and-cheese pairing workshop. The walk ends at Place Saint-Pierre.

“Tour was great. A good variety of sweets, coffee demonstration, and the guide was great. A beautiful city and a great way to spend the afternoon.”

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9.Blind Tasting: 4 Bordeaux Natural Wine + Cheese experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 35 reviews · 1 hour · from $34Best value

Meet near Saint Michel Church for a one-hour blind tasting led in French or English by a friendly sommelier such as Ani. Taste one white, two reds, and one sweet Bordeaux wine with three cheeses and two dry meats. Learn about grapes, regions, the 1855 classification, French labels, and food pairing.

“Great blind wine tasting experience. Duration of an hour but still there after 2 hours! Excellent and knowledgeable host. Overall brilliant experience”

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10.Wine Masterclass & Cheese Tasting Workshop in Bordeaux

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

In Bordeaux’s old town, a local wine professional guides you through four 8 cl wines from different appellations, with cheese, bread, and chocolate. You’ll study Bordeaux’s soils, grape varieties, tasting method, serving tips, and food pairing in a small group of up to 10. Hosts may include Jon, Laura, Alex, or Jonathan.

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