Bordeaux Wine and Cheese Tasting Experience
About this activity
Discover Bordeaux's iconic Cave of 100 Cheeses in a fun, guided tasting. Enjoy 9 AOP/AOC French cheeses and 3 Bordeaux wines beneath vaulted 18th-century cellars.
Highlights
- Tour de France of cheeses in Bordeaux’s cellar
- Guided tasting of 9 artisan cheeses & 3 Bordeaux wines
- Experience the historic Cave of 100 Cheeses
- Hear lively anecdotes and French culinary stories
- Taste and laugh around a communal table
Full description
Step into one of Bordeaux’s oldest cheese cellars and unleash your inner gourmand on this immersive wine and cheese pairing adventure! Surrounded by the charm of an 18th-century vaulted cellar, you’ll embark on a joyful tasting journey across France with 9 carefully curated AOP/AOC cheeses paired to perfection with three distinct Bordeaux wines—including a luscious Sauternes.
Let passionate hosts regale you with stories and fun facts as you sample flavors from sweet and tangy to creamy and robust. The communal table atmosphere makes for plenty of laughter, great conversation, and a true celebration of French culinary tradition. Ideal for foodies, travelers, and anyone who loves the art of French living!
Enjoy a unique wine and cheese tasting in Bordeaux, set in one of the city's oldest cheese cellars. Hidden beneath a family-run restaurant, the famous "Cave of 100 Cheeses" welcomes you into an atmospheric 18th-century vaulted underground cellar where French culinary heritage comes alive.
Tour de France of Cheeses in Historic Vaulted Cellar
This beloved Bordeaux institution, founded in 1987, offers a joyful and interactive Tour de France of Cheeses, guided by passionate experts who share anecdotes, regional traditions, and fun facts throughout the tasting. Seated around a large communal table, you'll sample 9 AOP/AOC French cheeses from different regions — from creamy Normandy Cambert to tangy Roquefort and nutty Alpine Comté — each representing distinct terroirs and traditional production methods.
The cheeses are expertly paired with 3 Bordeaux wines: a crisp dry white, a structured red, and a luscious sweet Sauternes, accompanied by traditional sourdough bread from a local bakery. This relaxed, convivial experience celebrates sharing, laughter, and the pleasure of good food enjoyed together in true French art de vivre.
Wine and Cheese Pairing Highlights
Your tasting explores classic French pairing principles that balance flavors, textures, and acidity. Structured Bordeaux reds cut through the fat of aged sheep cheeses, while sweet Sauternes creates surprising contrast with salty, tangy profiles. Graves dry whites complement creamy cheeses with their rich texture and minerality, and late harvest wines transform bold blue cheeses through the interaction of sweetness with salt and bitter notes. Each pairing demonstrates why wine and cheese remain one of France's most celebrated culinary traditions.
Included / Excluded
- Guided tasting with expert host
- Selection of 9 AOP/AOC French cheeses
- Three Bordeaux wines: white, red, and Sauternes
- Traditional sourdough bread from local bakery
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
Start Location
Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
Important information
Know before you book
- Wheelchair accessible venue
- Stroller access permitted
- Service animals are allowed
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable, smart-casual attire
- Bring a camera to capture memorable moments
- Allow time for parking in Bordeaux city center if necessary
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
Great experience, guide was super knowledgeable and friendly. Victor brought us around the different sites and showed us so many cool sites
Alex was the most experienced, knowledgeable, and chilled tour guide of all the 5 tour guides we experienced. We learned a lot from him about the culture, history, and geology of the region. He also provided great context to understand the regions' wines. This tour to Cassis and the calanques was beautiful and would get a 5 stars if it weren't for the fact that this expensive tour did not include lunch. The wine tasting was good but I had better in Bordeaux and it included lunch.
Matt was an awesome tour guide. His passion for D-day made the experience that much better. He was very knowledgeable. Even my children were glued to his every word. Great experience!
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Additional information
This experience is best for curious food and wine lovers who enjoy relaxed, social tastings rather than technical masterclasses. It particularly suits couples, friends, and small groups who want to discover French cheeses and Bordeaux wines in an atmospheric, historic cellar while keeping things fun, approachable, and interactive.