Bordeaux Archives - Dr. Liz Thach, MW

Historic Ex-Cellar Auction Of Château Haut-Brion

HISTORIC EX-CELLAR AUCTION OF CHÂTEAU HAUT-BRION I'll never forget my visit to the historic Château Haut-Brion. It was a bright and sunny morning in May, and I was visiting as a Master of Wine candidate to learn more about the wines of Bordeaux. The white wines of Château Haut-Brion are just as exquisite (and usually more expensive) than the great red wines from this legendary winery, dating back to the 1549. Below is exciting news from Sotherby's on a great cellar auction that will take place at the estate. PRESS RELEASE: PARIS, 8 JULY 2026 – On 1 October 2026, [...]

By Dr. Liz Thach, MW|2026-07-08T08:49:39-07:00July 8, 2026|

Three Spectacular Meals in Bordeaux

(Sept 2016) In addition to the excellent dinners I had most every evening in Bordeaux at Chez Sylvie’s – the gourmet chef who opened her home to language students, I also had three other spectacular meals. There are Hundreds of Charming Restaurants in Bordeaux Le Bordeaux Gordon Ramsay Brasserie at the Grand Hotel This Gordon Ramsay restaurant just opened in June of 2016, and we were very pleased with our experience here. I went with three other students who were attending my language school. We arrived around 1pm on a Thursday and had no trouble getting a table inside. The outside [...]

By Dr. Liz Thach, MW|2021-01-23T13:33:14-08:00September 24, 2016|

Cite du Vin – Amazing Architecture and Wine Exhibits

(Sept. 2016) Probably one of the most exciting afternoons I spent in Bordeaux was visiting the new museum that just opened called Cite du Vin. Several years in the making, the unique modern architecture was designed jointly by the male and female team of Legendre and Desmazieres. The design is supposed to reflect the Garonne River that flows outside, and mesmerizes with its swirling mass of silver and gold metal with mirrors. The Swirling Architecture of Cite du Vin - to emulate the Garonne River The price of admission is 20 euros, which includes all of the exhibits plus a [...]

By Dr. Liz Thach, MW|2021-01-23T13:33:36-08:00September 22, 2016|

The Other Side of Bordeaux – Beaches and Giant Sand Dunes

(Sept 2016) When most people hear the word “Bordeaux,” the first thought that comes to mind is usually “wine,” but Bordeaux is actually situated very near to the Atlantic Ocean and is home to many famous white sandy beaches, as well as the largest sand dune in Europe – the Dune of Pilat. On this trip I decided to explore the other side of Bordeaux, and enjoy some of the touristy sites located only a few miles from some of the famous vineyards. Of course, I also enjoyed some very fine wines! Beach Near Bordeaux Becoming a French Immersion Student [...]

By Dr. Liz Thach, MW|2021-01-23T13:35:30-08:00September 14, 2016|

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 [...]

By Dr. Liz Thach, MW|2021-01-23T20:49:26-08:00June 24, 2011|

AWBR Conference at Bordeaux Business School Plus Dinners at Chateau Giscours and Millesima

June 8 - 11, 2011 – Another Academy of Wine Business Conference (AWBR) with the location this time at the Bordeaux Business School. This was my 4th visit to Bordeaux and I always enjoy the city because it reminds me of a “little Paris.” With just over 1 million people including the suburbs, Bordeaux has an amazing downtown that was renovated with the UNESCO World Heritage grant to bring it back to its 18th century glory. Sidewalk cafes, fountains, statues, and beautiful buildings enchant along the Garonne River. The conference was enjoyable with over 80 academic wine papers spread over [...]

By Dr. Liz Thach, MW|2021-01-23T20:50:05-08:00June 24, 2011|