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THE GRAPE ESCAPE A cruise through the heart of Bordeaux, with a visit to the splendid medieval town of Saint-Émilion, is a treat for wine connoisseurs. 76 viking.com
TRAVEL Our itinerary reads like a wine list. Pauillac, Margaux, Saint-Émilion, Sauternes—deliciously evocative names guaranteed to whet the appetite for exploring the world’s largest fine wine region. It’s seasoned with places well known for their gastronomic treasures too, including Périgord for truffles and Arcachon for oysters. If you haven’t acquired it already, you can expect to develop a taste for the good life on this river cruise. It also offers a journey of geographic contrasts, as we’re sailing along the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, and the Gironde, the vast estuary where freshwater flows to meet the Atlantic’s saltwater. Bordeaux itself is very impressive. Its historic centre, the Port of the Moon, so called because of the crescent-shaped curve the Garonne executes at this point, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s worth strolling along the quay to the Esplanade des Quinconces, where there are trees planted in groups of five, in the same pattern as appears on a playing card or on the five-side of dice. Farther along the quay you arrive at the breathtakingly beautiful Place de la Bourse, a majestic ensemble of 18th-century architecture that is reflected in the ingenious Miroir d’Eau. Elegant Pont de Pierre is a must-see, particularly at night when it’s illuminated by graceful street lights. Napoleon himself ordered its construction (there are 17 arches, one for every letter in his name) but by the time the bridge was completed in 1822, he had died in exile and the monarchy had been restored. Of course, our cruise includes many opportunities to learn about and taste wines: on board, in Pauillac, where some of the best Bordeaux wines including Châteaux Latour, Lafite Rothschild and Mouton Rothschild are produced; in Margaux, where you’re wined and dined at Château Kirwan; in the Sauternes region, best known for its sweet wines; and on an optional home-hosted visit to Château Siaurac, near Saint- Émilion, where a light lunch is also served. If you fancy sampling something a little stronger than wine, you can also take an optional excursion to Cognac. Thrillingly, we’re given the opportunity to create our “own label,” by blending several brandies from different vintages, carefully measured out for us by distillery staff. This we number, date and—bursting with pride—sign as Master Blender. Each bottle is then corked, sealed and packed in its own little wooden crate. Then comes the hard part: not tasting it for three months. X Images clockwise: Circular barrel aging cellar; Medieval gate in Bordeaux, France; Grapes in Bordeaux, France viking.com 77
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