Bordeaux Gourmet Experience : tasting of French cheeses & wines
Traveler rating
4.4/5
Based on 72 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Bordeaux Gourmet Experience : tasting of French cheeses & wines worth booking?
Bordeaux Gourmet Experience : tasting of French cheeses & wines is a 1.5-hour experience in Bordeaux, France, from $49 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.4/5 rating across 72 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 62 / 100
- Rating
- 4.4/5 (72)
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $49 per person
Enjoy a unique cheese and wine tasting experience during your stay in Bordeaux, set in one of the city’s oldest and most authentic cheese cellars. Hidden beneath the restaurant, the famous “Cave of 100 Cheeses” welcomes
What you get
- Traditional sourdough baguette from a local bakery
- Wine tasting - 3 carefully selected Bordeaux wines
- Food tasting - 9 different AOP or AOC French cheeses
- 1 ½ hour cheese and wine tasting session in a fun, relaxed and convivial atmosphere
About this experience
Enjoy a unique cheese and wine tasting experience during your stay in Bordeaux, set in one of the city’s oldest and most authentic cheese cellars. Hidden beneath the restaurant, the famous “Cave of 100 Cheeses” welcomes you into an 18th-century vaulted underground cellar where French culinary heritage comes alive. This family-run institution, founded in 1987, offers a joyful and convivial Tour de France of Cheeses, guided by passionate hosts who share anecdotes, stories, and fun facts throughout the tasting. Seated around a large communal table, you’ll sample 9 AOP/AOC French cheeses from different regions, paired with 3 Bordeaux wines, dry white, red, and Sauternes, and accompanied by traditional sourdough bread from a local neighborhood bakery. This relaxed and interactive experience celebrates sharing, simplicity, laughter, and the pleasure of good food enjoyed together, in true French art de vivre.
What's included
Included
- Traditional sourdough baguette from a local bakery
- Wine tasting - 3 carefully selected Bordeaux wines
- Food tasting - 9 different AOP or AOC French cheeses
- 1 ½ hour cheese and wine tasting session in a fun, relaxed and convivial atmosphere
Not included
- All extras that are not mentioned on the program
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Bordeaux
Please meet your host from the restaurant at : - 11:30am or - 5.30pm (depending on your schedule) Upon arrival at the restaurant, your host will open up the venue and greet you as a special guest.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Please meet your host from the restaurant at : - 11:30am or - 5.30pm (depending on your schedule) Upon arrival at the restaurant, your host will open up the venue and greet you as a special guest.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Ophorus
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 4 years old are not allowed on the tour
- Minimum age to drink alcohol is 18 years old
- Grape juices from local wineries are offered to the children
- This activity is not available on 24th of December evening, 25th of December, 31st of December evening, 1st of January, 1st of May and 11th of November
- Activity is operated in English
- Pets are not allowed
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 72 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
10 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
3 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
72 verified traveler reviews for Bordeaux Gourmet Experience : tasting of French cheeses & wines. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Satisfactory
The guy gave information about the platter of 9 cheeses along with 3 glasses of wine, one red, one white and one sweet. Would have liked a written sheet on the wine and cheeses that we got. Also, the wine was in short supply in relation to the cheeses. Felt we could have had another glass each. Not good value for money.
Response from the operator: Bonjour Gill_W Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We would have preferred if it had better met your expectations. We offer one glass of wine for three cheeses, three times, which amounts to a substantial volume of wine for 1.5 hours. We will certainly pass on your suggestion for a write-up to our partner; however, please note that this is not a masterclass but rather more of an exchange with the host. We sincerely hope to regain your confidence during a next experience with us. Best regards Carole from Ophorus team
via Viator
Fabulous trip even for ‘tea-totaler’s!’
I had a wonderful afternoon visiting the wine groves of St Émilion with Ophorus tours. Our guide Alice was extremely attentive and informative. Our van we travelled in was both clean & modern. It was a small intimate group which I personally loved. I do not drink so I was hesitant of doing the trip but I really enjoyed it as I learnt about how the winery works and how people live in this beautiful region of France. It was an absolutely fabulous day (weather wise) and after the tour of the wine works and house we were brought to the local medieval village of saint-Émilion itself and that was just magical. It really was a trip that I will not forget! Thank you Alice!!
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful Experience
Absolutely recommend doing this wine & cheese experience. The host is knowledgeable and spoke English well, and was very able to convey knowledge of the Bordeaux wine making as well as their cheeses. It is less about "pair this wine with this cheese," and more about learning best practices and what to look for in pairings, which to me helps apply it in the future. Also, they were very adamant that while this experience is about showing you some best practices for pairings, ultimately you can pair whatever wine with whatever cheese you like as long as you like it. The restaurant we went to was a cheese restaurant with over 100 cheeses too; I wish we knew earlier in our trip so we could book a meal there as well!
via Viator
Very Poor Wine Tasting Activity
These are the smallest wine tastings that we have had, three wines and mediocre at best Cheese was good but should be as it was at a cheese restaurant Not worth the money Disappointed we did it Met a nice coupe from the US but apart from that it was a poor activity
Response from the operator: Bonjour, We appreciate your feedback regarding your experience. We're sorry to hear that certain aspects of the tour did not meet your expectations. We value your input and will take your comments into consideration as we continue to refine and enhance our offerings. Best, Kevin from Ophorus
via Viator
Somewhat impersonal but did the job
I decided to do this activity at the start of a month in France, as a way to learn about some new cheeses that I could then look out for. I did taste several that I hadn’t tried before, and the wine pairing was good, so it met my objective. The service/host was ok - it definitely felt like something he did every day and just a job. No introductions between the group or personal connection. Overall it was ok but I would suggest other options would bebetter value for money and more enjoyable
Response from the operator: Dear Nykkie, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your honest review and are glad to hear that you were able to taste several new cheeses and enjoyed the wine pairing. We're sorry to hear that you felt the service/host lacked a personal touch and that there weren't introductions between the group. We value your input, and we'll certainly take this into consideration for future improvements to enhance the overall experience. Best, Kevin from Ophorus
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 4+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 25
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Ophorus, who run 43 experiences we rank across 5 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 60.2 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
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Bordeaux Gourmet Experience : tasting of French cheeses & wines: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Bordeaux.
How much does Bordeaux Gourmet Experience : tasting of French cheeses & wines cost?
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Prices start at $49 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Bordeaux usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Bordeaux Gourmet Experience : tasting of French cheeses & wines take?
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Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Bordeaux is not rushed.
Is Bordeaux Gourmet Experience : tasting of French cheeses & wines worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.4/5 across 72 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Bordeaux, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Bordeaux Gourmet Experience : tasting of French cheeses & wines?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Bordeaux Gourmet Experience : tasting of French cheeses & wines suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 4. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 1.5-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Bordeaux Gourmet Experience : tasting of French cheeses & wines?
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Around 25 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Bordeaux can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Bordeaux and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Bordeaux Gourmet Experience : tasting of French cheeses & wines start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Bordeaux within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Bordeaux?
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On Outty we rank every Bordeaux experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Saint-Emilion Electric Bike Day Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch, Saint-Émilion Afternoon Tour - 2 Grand crus & French apéritif, "Bordeaux by bicycle: a 3-hour tour immersive experience". The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Bordeaux?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Bordeaux?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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