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Bordeaux's Wine Growing Renaissance

Frédéric Lagrange Nouveaux Bourdeaux

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How does France’s oldest—and most iconic—wine-growing region go about reinventing itself?Meet the next generation of hoteliers, chefs, and winemakers behind this unexpected renaissance.

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Destinations: Pauillac · Antwerp · Bordeaux · Southwest France

Inspired by: Bordeaux’s Wine Growing Renaissance — by Alexandra Marshall, Published Feb. 2008

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Hotels (5)

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    Château de Sours

    The property, just southwest of Pomerol, is now in the hands of Martin Krajewski, an English businessman who has added several large and immaculate

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    Regent Bordeaux

    For its renovation of the 232-year-old historic palace across from the National Opera, Regent tapped Jacques Garcia to revamp the 250 rooms. The wh... More
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    La Maison Bordeaux

    This cool little upstart bed-and-breakfast combines colorful contemporary interior design with family-style service and rooms for under $300. More
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    Hostellerie de Plaisance

    The recently updated four-star hotel features molecular gastronomy in chef Philippe Etchebest's restaurant. Try the unexpected scallops in beef jus... More
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    Chateau les Merles

    The hotel is making a name for itself thanks to the interior decoration of Joris van Grinsven, whose family runs the day-to-day operations. Here yo... More
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Restaurants (6)

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    Le Lion d'Or

    The scruffy restaurant is easy to miss, but is something of a clubhouse for the wine elite. It provides on-site lockers for the winery owners to st... More
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    Cafe Lavinal

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    Le Bar a Vins

    An airy wine bar with reasonable by-the-glass prices. More
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    Le Petit Commerce

    Request a light white wine in this low-key bar and you’ll likely be served a chilled bottle for less than $10 that will go perfectly with a plate o... More
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    La Tupina

    Chef Jean-Pierre Xiradakis’s take on French country cuisine ranges from traditional rillettes to tripe crisp, to tomato ice cream. Don’t be shy abo... More
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    Château Cordeillan-Bages

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Activities (8)

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    Chateau Palmer

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    Chateau Giscours

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    Cos d'Estournel

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    Smith-Haut-Lafite

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    Pichon-Longueville-Baron

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    Musée National des Douanes

    A museum of French customs throughout history. More
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    École du Vin

    The city-sponsored program offers wine-country weekend tours and onsite two-hour tasting courses at a posh-looking but bargain-priced wine bar. More
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    CAPC Musée d'Art Contemporain

    Set in a former warehouse, the museum shows a rotating collection of art from the 1960's to the present. More
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