Way back in August when we were planning this trip I searched for a winery near Bordeaux that we could visit for a tour and tasting. I found Château Sainte Barbe, made a reservation and we went there today.
We decided to take public transportation instead of hassling with driving. First we walked across the Garonne to the Stalingrad bus stop.
Then we took a bus about thirty minutes north along the river.
Château Sainte Barbe winery has been making wine since 1650. We were the only ones on our tour and got to ask lots of questions about how the grapes are grown and how the wine is made.
After our tour and tasting we took the bus back into Bordeaux.
For dinner we ate at Le Comptoir Fromage. I often order things on the menu that I can’t quite translate. My starter was Pastèque snackèe, feta fumée Maison, vinaigrette pistachio, grenade de tequila. It was very good and now I know that pastèque is watermelon.
My main fish was Coquillettes au Gouda truffle et jambon. I didn’t know until it arrived that it would be macaroni and cheese with ham!
Le Comtoir Fromage was right across the street from Bistro Réno.
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I am so jealous and really wish we were there! Please take good notes so when we do get to Bordeaux weI’ll be able to relive the Vermazen traveling experience. Glad you are enjoying the hotel in Bordeaux. Those poor winery owners, having to live in a chateau – life must be vey hard for them. 🙂
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Amazing chateau! Such fun food choices!😃
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