Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum: An Insightful Journey into Wine History with Tasting Experience
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552 Ratings
Bordeaux
Embark on a captivating journey through wine history at the Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum. Discover the evolution of the wine trade and indulge in a delightful wine tasting experience.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Musee du Vin et du Negoce - In the building of the royal broker Louis XV, discover three centuries of history and prestige of the

grands vins de Bordeaux. The vaulted cellars built in 1720 depict the work of the coopers and the traditional wine aging practices of traders in the nineteenth century. The cellars also illustrate the Bordeaux wine trade with a number of collections that take you beyond the two seas. The spirit of Chartrons and the Bordeaux wine trade are captured with the sophisticated architectural style of the 18th century. Various artifacts and archival documents trace the exceptional careers of the great merchant families as well as the ancestral knowledge of workers in the cellars.

The wine tasting:

At the end of your visit, you can partake in a wine tasting of two wines in the boutique of the museum. Here, you will learn how to differentiate between the grape varieties Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as learn the difference between a Merchant and Chateau wine.

What's Included
  • Wine tasting
What's Not Included
  • Additional food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

Embark on a historical journey with a stopover at the Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum in France. Discover the development of the wine business, tracing the progression of the wine dealer from medieval times to modern wineries and exports. Following your exploration, participate in a guided wine tasting that familiarizes you with the unique wines of the Bordeaux region.

Location
Musee du Vin et du Negoce
41 rue Borie
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Catomaraw
May 15, 2024
An amazing hidden gem! Worth your time, even if you already think you know wine. You'll learn more. - We enjoyed this little museum immensely! Worth the trip. It's a self-guided tour through the cellar with interesting artifacts and information about the history and craftmanship of winemaking in Bordeaux. The staff also gave a very interesting tasting lesson. Highly recommend taking the hour or so to visit this museum.
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N8699pypeterw
May 14, 2024
Fantastic small intro to Bordeaux - Near hotel and gets good reviews so visited. €10 for self tour and taste of 2 wine €15 for 3 wines. We’ll set up and a great introduction to Bordeaux wine. Tasting very informative and 2 nice wines. Small shop selling large wi r range and accessories
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Ksisters3
May 6, 2024
Well Worth the Time! - Excellent Historical Review of the Bordeaux Wine Trade. The history information dated back over 500+ years ago. It was a self guided tour with the option of an audio guide with your smart phone or a printed book. You walk through at your own pace and it is easy to go forward or back with the audio version. The museum is located the historical building from the 12th century. Wine tasting was average but very pleasant lady who gave the presentation. Well worth the admission cost.
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Pascuba
May 5, 2024
Charming experience - Three of us (as part of a group of ten) visited the Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum. Mary Chantal Leboucq, who helped found the museum, provided us with a tour. Her commentary was educational, and her wonderful sense of humor made the experience entertaining as well. Mary has loved wine, wine making, and the wine business for a long time. She says her grandfather would claim that she had been born in a wine barrel. After walking through the exhibits, we were treated to an informative wine tasting – again with lots of humor. The tour ended in the museum’s gift shop, with its wines and many wine-related items.
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Hellan2024
Apr 5, 2024
A must do for - It was an unforgettable experience! A super interesting museum and a more than complete tasting! I recommend 100%!!
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Crbbnn
Apr 5, 2024
Unmissable Bordeaux place - The Wine and Trade Museum is a real gem for wine lovers and history buffs in Bordeaux. This museum is full of valuable information on the history of Bordeaux and its wines, offering a captivating immersion in the region's wine heritage. The wealth of exhibitions and documents presented allows us to better understand the evolution of the wine trade over the centuries. What really sets this experience apart is the argumentative tasting offered at the end of the tour. It’s much more than just a tasting; it is a real sensory lesson which allows you to deepen your knowledge of the different grape varieties, terroirs and winemaking techniques. Each wine tasted is accompanied by detailed explanations which enrich the experience and shed new light on what we are tasting. In short, the Musée du Vin et du Négoce is a must-see for anyone wanting to explore the fascinating history of Bordeaux and its wines, while enjoying a memorable and informative tasting experience.
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Penanguerc
Apr 5, 2024
Absolutely worth visiting!!! - Very pleasant visit to this museum. The staff is very welcoming and listens to everyone. I recommend. I also really liked the tasting and its details. Well done !!!
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Janovet329
Jun 11, 2024
Wine tasting with history - Good explanation of various wines from the area and the district. Great premises, lots of nice old equipment and a perfectly good guide system with wifi on your mobile in many languages. Expensive in the store
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Rpanicher
Jun 5, 2024
Good Tour & Wine Tasting Session - Even though this museum is quite small I found the audio guide much better than the one in Le Cite Du Vin. The Wine tasting session was also much better than Le Cite Du Vin as it was explained quite well by the resident expert. Entry is covered by Bordeaux City Pass
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Emmacp5617js
Apr 13, 2024
Average - Museum was interesting, wine tasting very non authentic and poorly explained and only average wine. Disappointing experience
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