Bordeaux Wine Tasting: 3 Wines & Terroir Explained

Taste three Bordeaux wines and learn what the soil tells you

Le Pied à Terre is a wine cellar in Bordeaux where you taste three carefully selected Bordeaux wines (one from the Left Bank, one from the Right Bank, and one dry white from Graves), while a guide walks you through appellations, grape varieties, winemaking methods and the estates behind each bottle. The tasting runs 90 minutes and includes local Basque cheese and ham. Guides speak English and French. The minimum age is 18.

The experience

Le Pied à Terre sits between winemakers and drinkers, stocking wines tasted and chosen for their story as much as their taste. Half the cellar comes straight from estates that don't sell elsewhere. The other half from trusted partners picked for their standards. You'll taste around three wines that show what Bordeaux actually is: the power of a great red from the Left Bank, the refinement of a Right Bank blend, and the freshness of a dry white from Graves. Each one arrives with its context: the appellation, the grapes, how it was made, the history of the place that grew it.

The tasting takes 90 minutes and moves through food and wine pairing, how to taste properly, and what makes each terroir distinct. You'll learn about the producers behind the bottles and why a soil matters as much as the vintage. Cheese and ham from the Basque Country, sourced from Maison Pierre Oteiza, come with the wines. Whether you arrive as a curious amateur or someone who already knows wine, the session is built to deepen what you taste instead of lecturing at you.

What’s included

• Tasting of three Bordeaux wines: one from the Left Bank, one from the Right Bank, and one dry white from Graves.
• local cheese and ham from the Basque Country.
• guided commentary on appellations, grape varieties, winemaking methods, and food pairings.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SaturdayDepartures at 11:30 and 14:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Pets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Le Pied à Terre

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or French, so you can follow comfortably in whichever language you prefer. If you want to understand Bordeaux wine beyond the bottle (the soil, the grapes, the maker), rather than just taste it, this 90-minute session builds that knowledge without jargon or pretense.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What are the three wines I'll taste at Le Pied à Terre?

You'll taste one red from the Left Bank, one from the Right Bank, and one dry white from Graves. Each represents a different Bordeaux terroir and is selected for its quality and the story behind the estate.

How long does the wine tasting last?

The tasting runs 90 minutes, including the guided commentary on appellations, winemaking methods, and food pairings.

What food comes with the tasting?

Local cheese and ham from the Basque Country, sourced from Maison Pierre Oteiza, are served alongside the wines.

Is there a minimum age for this tasting?

Yes, you must be at least 18 years old to participate in the wine tasting.

Where is Le Pied à Terre located in Bordeaux?

Le Pied à Terre is a modern cellar in Bordeaux accessible by public transportation. The exact address and nearest transit stops are provided when you book.