Our Top 15 Cheese Tastings in Bordeaux

1.Professional – Bordeaux Wine and Cheese Tasting with a walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78Our pick

Walk Bordeaux’s former wine merchants’ quarter with guides such as Adrian, Ani, Clemence, or Caz, then taste one white, two reds, and one sweet Bordeaux wine with French cheese, meat, and baguette. The tour runs in English, starts at 1:30 pm, and ends near Rue Notre Dame.

“I love Viator as you get to meet such lovely and knowledgeable experts like Adrian. We spent a good half hour touring the old part of Bordeaux and then around an hour tasting wine, while Adrian explain the finer points of the region, the grapes, how to match wine with food. Thoroughly recommend the tour, lovely guide, took the time to answer our questions fully and point out places we should visit. 👍🏻🍷”

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2.Tasting of 6 Bordeaux wines and pairing charcuterie & cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Join Mathilde or Cécilia for a 75-minute Bordeaux tasting near 25 Av. Thiers. You’ll learn about left and right bank wines, terroir, blends, labels, and aromas while tasting six wines with charcuterie and cheese in a group capped at six.

“Lovely experience, nice and intimate setting. All wines were delicious and the charcuterie was a nice touch. Would highly recommend!”

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3.Wine Masterclass with Cheese and Charcuterie Board

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 184 reviews · 1h 30m · from $53

Meet an English or French-speaking wine guide at Olala Bordeaux, near Grand Théâtre, for a 90-minute tasting. You’ll learn terroir, grape varieties, Bordeaux’s left and right banks, winemaking, and food pairing while sampling one white, five reds, cheese, charcuterie, baguette, and water.

“Hugo was a great host. very knowledgeable and a lovely friendly delivery.”

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4.Introduction to Bordeaux wines paired with cheeses & charcuterie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $35

Meet a Bordeaux wine expert at 2ter Rue Mably for a friendly one-hour tasting near the Grand Théâtre. You’ll learn terroir, grapes, and appellations, then taste white wine and two reds from the Left and Right Banks, with local cheese, charcuterie, bread, and practical pairing tips.

“I was very lucky to have a private wine tasting and Vincent was very professional and knowledgeable. A relaxed experience and highly recommended. Wines were good too…I will return.”

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5.Bordeaux Gourmet Experience: Cheese & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 169 reviews · 1h 30m · from $57

Meet your English-speaking host at 19 rue Huguerie for a 90-minute tasting in Bordeaux’s Cave of 100 Cheeses. You’ll try nine French AOP cheeses, three Bordeaux wines, and local sourdough in an 18th-century cellar. Under-18s receive grape juice.

“This was a really enjoyable experience. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys cheese and wants to try some new wine parings. The cheese cave was very impressive.”

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6.Bordeaux Wines Masterclass paired with cheeses & charcuterie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Meet a local wine expert such as Hugo, Vincent, Antoine, or Matilde for a 90-minute Bordeaux tasting near the Grand Théâtre. You’ll sample one white and five reds, compare Left and Right Bank styles, practice sensory tasting, and pair the wines with cheese, charcuterie, and baguette.

“Ana was knowledgeable, friendly and patient way made sure that everyone was catered for. Personalised treatment and worth doing.”

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7.Bordeaux Gourmet Experience : tasting of French cheeses & wines

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Meet your English-speaking host at Baud et Millet near Place Tourny for a 90-minute tasting of nine AOP or AOC French cheeses, three Bordeaux wines, and local sourdough baguette. Small groups of up to 12 make this a friendly introduction to French cheese, wine, and pairing.

“Learned a ton about how to pair wines with cheese and French cheeses in general. Definitely worth the price, glad we had this experience. Highly recommended.”

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8.Bordeaux Afternoon Food Tour : Sweets, Wine and Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $63

Meet at Place de la Bourse at 3:15 pm for a two-hour walk through Bordeaux. Guide Aurélien combines seven central monuments with pastries, a coffee demonstration, and a wine and cheese pairing. The small group is capped at 12, and the tour ends at Place Saint-Pierre.

“Tour was great. A good variety of sweets, coffee demonstration, and the guide was great. A beautiful city and a great way to spend the afternoon.”

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9.Blind Tasting: 4 Bordeaux Natural Wine + Cheese experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 35 reviews · 1 hour · from $34Best value

Meet your English or French-speaking sommelier in front of Flamboyant Saint Michel Church for four blind Bordeaux wines: one white, two reds, and one sweet wine. Ani leads a lively lesson on grapes, labels, regions, the 1855 classification, and food pairing, with cheese and dry meat included.

“Ani était une professeure fantastique, très compétente et, surtout, toujours prête à répondre à toutes nos questions. Cette expérience a été un élément essentiel de notre voyage à Bordeaux.”

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10.Wine Masterclass & Cheese Tasting Workshop in Bordeaux

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Meet a local wine professional at ComplanTerra in Bordeaux’s old town for four 8 cl tastings from different appellations. You’ll study Bordeaux’s soils, grapes, and tasting methods, then pair the wines with local cheese, bread, and chocolate. Hosts may include Jon, Laura, Alex, or Jonathan.

“Laura was extremely knowledgeable and fun! I would sign up for another tour with her, in fact we tried to but our time in Bordeaux was sadly too short!”

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11.Bordeaux wines : tasting with 4 white wines and cheeses

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 1 hour · from $46

Meet Cécilia or Mathilde near 25 Avenue Thiers for a relaxed tasting of four Bordeaux white wines, cheese pairings, an aroma game, and practical lessons on appellations, grapes, and blends. Groups are limited to six, with English, French, or Spanish guidance.

“Great introduction to the various wines of the region. Fun and informative!”

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12.Tasting of Bordeaux red wines, wine and charcuterie pairings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $46

Meet Mathilde or Cécilia at 25 Av. Thiers for a one-hour Bordeaux tasting with four wines, charcuterie pairings, a mystery glass, and a mature bottle. Learn how Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, terroir, and aging shape each sip, then take home a tasting booklet.

“Mathilde was amazing, sharing her wine tasting insights and even giving us tips for the rest of our time in Bordeaux. This was the best wine tasting I’ve ever been to.”

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13.Bordeaux Night Walk Ending with Delicious wine & cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $168

Join Saïd for a two-hour evening walk through Bordeaux’s Old Town, with stops at the Water Mirror, Grosse Cloche, and lively squares. The tour ends with a French cheese and charcuterie board, or Lebanese mezze, plus one glass of Bordeaux wine in a local bar.

“Che dire .. proprio un bel giro per la città. Saïd, la nostra guida, perfetto.. sia nel raccontarci la storia della città sia nella scelta del locale per la degustazione. Locale non turistico ma davvero caratteristico. Da provare !!”

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14.Tasting of Bordeaux White Wines Wine and Cheese Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $52

Meet Cecilia near Bordeaux’s Thiers district for a 75-minute introduction to white wine. Taste four selected bottles, learn Bordeaux appellations and blends, test your nose with aroma exercises, pair wine with cheese, and take home a tasting booklet.

“This was a fun informative morning of wine cheese and chatter. Cecilia is wonderful. We purchased a bottle of wine and headed to a cheese market to continue the experience”

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15.Bordeaux Afternoon Food Tour : Sweets, Wine and Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 2h 30m · from $69

Join Aurélien for a 150-minute walk through central Bordeaux, beginning at Place de la Bourse. You’ll taste six local pastries, sample coffee or a soft drink, try a latte art masterclass, hear stories at major monuments, and receive practical restaurant tips for the rest of your stay.

“Amazing tour! Aurélien was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Bordeaux, and had lots of hidden food recommendations! He provided a great list of restaurants and activities for the rest of our stay in Bordeaux, and we only regret that we didn’t do the tour sooner! Absolutely would do again, and great value for cost!”

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