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Posted by Maddalena Delli Jan 17, 2009 |
I just received the 2009 calendar of Portes Ouvertes (Open Door) weekends in the famous Bordeaux wine region in France. The information thus far is too scanty to turn into a full-length article, but I thought I'd share it here for the benefit of my goourmet readers.
On Portes Ouvertes weekends, châteaux of different Bordeaux appellations welcome visitors wishing to tour their properties and taste their wines.
APRIL 2009 - Portes Ouvertes in...
- 4th-5th April - Médoc: Along the road from Bordeaux to the Pointe de Grave, the Médoc winemakers present their wines and cuisine.
- 19th April - Pomerol: Pomerol produces plummy, generous, long lived red wines.
- 25th-26th April - Lalande-de-Pomerol: Over 20 participating châteaux welcome visitors.
MAY 2009 - Portes Ouvertes in...
- 1st-3rd May - Saint-Emilion - Over 50 wineries offer tours, tastings, entertainment and exhibitions.
- 9th-10th May - Côtes de Bourg: Vineyard visits (on foot, on horseback, by car...) and wine tastings with exhibitions and picnics.
- 16th-17th May - Vayres: This region is situated on the left bank of the Dordogne, between Bordeaux and Libourne.
- 16th-17th May - Côtes de St Macaire: St-Macaire is a town across the Garonne from Langon. The appellation is known for sweet white wines.
JUNE 2009 - Portes Ouvertes in...
- 13th-14th June - Sainte-Croix-du-Mont: Food and wine matching festival. The winemakers are divided into four groups, each representing a different season of the year.
- 19th-21st June - Saint-Emilion: Saint-Emilion is a World Heritage site, with fascinating Romanesque churches and steep, narrow streets
Enjoy!
