Bar a Vin Archives - Dr. Liz Thach, MW

Great Wine Bars and Wine Shops of Bordeaux

(Sept. 2016) When in Bordeaux it is almost impossible to “throw a rock” without hitting a wine bar or wine shop. They are all over the city, and this is only fitting, because Bordeaux is one of the largest wine producing regions in the world, with more than 8500 wineries. Though there are many great wine bars and shops, I have three favorites, described below: CIVB Bar a Vin – Where You Can Drink Amazing Wine for Two Euros! This great wine bar called Bar a Vin, located across from the Tourist Office in downtown Bordeaux, is the brainchild of [...]

Excellent Time at Bar a Vin and Le Mably Restaurant in Bordeaux

June 11, 2011 – After our field trip in the Medoc, we arrived back in Bordeaux around 6pm and immediately walked to the Bar a Vin for happy hour. This is a great wine bar in downtown Bordeaux which is sponsored by the CIVC. It is a good introduction to the wines of Bordeaux with all regions represented and excellent prices – with many of the wines only $2 euros per glass. Very modern and eclectic décor; it is a great place to hang out. Eventually about 20 wine business professors congregated at Bar a Vin, and around 7pm 15 [...]