Originally Posted by
bluegatorade
Any recommendations for where to stay in Bordeaux? I see some reviews for the IC but not much else. It seems like a lot of the smaller boutique hotels may be nice too, at least that was the case in Provence. Also any recommendations for luxury wine tasting tours? Any experience with the tours on virtuoso?
Depending on what you like, the Chateau de Mirambeau could be a great option. It's a neo-renaissance castle, as the name implies. The other option I can think of is Les Sources de Caudalie, a beautiful chateau with a great spa, and it's next to the hotel's owners winery.
As for the tours, there are many good ones, Bordeaux Excellence has a number of them including one guided by a Michelin starred chef. Decouvertes Inc is another tour company I recommend. I am affiliated with Virtuoso and can attest to both of them, as well as the hotels. A wine tasting tour is a must in Bordeaux!