Make your own cuvée of Bordeaux wine
Overview
Welcome to our place... Passionate about wine and its terroir, we have created a modern cellar dedicated to knowledgeable enthusiasts and curious people eager to discover gems. Here, each bottle tells a story, that of a winemaker, of a soil, of a vintage. We are committed to offering a selection that is both qualitative, original, and accessible, reflecting the diversity and richness of the French vineyard and beyond. 50% of our selection comes directly from estates that are not distributed elsewhere. The other half is sourced from trusted partners, carefully selected for their standards and expertise.Our philosophyOur cellar Le Pied à Terre is a bridge between winemakers and enthusiasts, amateurs. Every wine we offer has been tasted and selected for its taste qualities, its story, and the emotion it evokes.
Le Pied à Terre
Emotions within reach of glasses.
What's Included
- Snacks Basque ham & goat cheese from local producer
- Alcoholic beverages Wine tasting will include the discovery of three different wines from Bordeaux region
Meeting Location
22 Rue Judaïque
33000 Bordeaux, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Step into the shoes of a master winemaker for a unique workshop in our cellar, Le Pied à Terre.We invite you to create your own Bordeaux cuvée from several rigorously selected single-varietal wines.Guided by James, you will discover the secrets of Bordeaux blending: how emblematic grape varieties – Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc – interact to create a wine that is balanced, expressive, and true to your taste.On the agenda:Introduction to grape varieties and the typical aromatic profiles of Bordeaux.Experiments with personalized blends using tubes and pipettes.Creation of your own cuvée, with the possibility of taking home a bottle labeled with your name.A moment that is both playful, educational, and creative, in the warm atmosphere of our cellar.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks. Basque ham & goat cheese from local producer.
- Alcoholic beverages. Wine tasting will include the discovery of three different wines from Bordeaux region.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Make your own cuvée of Bordeaux wine is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Make your own cuvée of Bordeaux wine will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksBasque ham & goat cheese from local producer
- Alcoholic beveragesWine tasting will include the discovery of three different wines from Bordeaux region
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
