Trip report and thank you!

I just wanted to convey my many thanks to all of you for the invaluable information posted, and a special thanks to dmjwineworks (Dewey). My trip to Bordeaux for four days at the end of October was incredibly fun, relaxing, romantic, and enlightening!

We stayed at the bucolic and beautiful Sources de Caudalie (review posted for more details), and visited the following:

Ch. Margaux, Ch. Palmer, Ch. Haut Brion, Ch. d%26#39;Yquem, Ch. Mouton Rothschild, Ch. Smith Haut Lafitte, Ch. Angelus... (some appointments were made with the help of the hotel, and others I made on-line).

In the city, we walked from the beginning to the end of Rue Saint Catherine and had dinner at the amazing La Tupina (a must, if you want authentic and dee-lish food and atmoshere). We spent a day in St. Emilion (small, picturesque town drenched in history, character, and exquisite beauty... obviously another must-see, in my book).

I must stop writing about it because it%26#39;s making me long to go back! Thanks again for all your help and comments!

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I loved the day we spent in St. Emillion too!

A few years ago we stayed in Bordeaux so this time we stayed outside and took day trips and had a nice hotel with a pool! 1/2 pension was good too!

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I%26#39;m glad to hear that your time in Bordeaux was a good one. You were pretty lucky with the weather this year, as there was less rain, higher temperatures and a string of beautifully sunny days than is usual for late October. I was taking a group around many of the same châteaux last week, so I know that you had the benefit of leisurely and informative visits since the tourist season ended several weeks ago and the guides had more time to spend with you.

By all means, plan a return visit--there are a whole lot more châteaux to see....

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