Looking for the chance to live like French Royalty? Does sipping world-class wine on the lawn of a storybook château sound like your idea of the perfect escape? If you answered yes, then Bordeaux — the land of legendary reds, decadent dinners, and a little bit of snobbery (in the best way possible) -- is where you want to go.

In this episode of Wine Tripping, Amanda spills all about her first-ever Bordeaux trip: from marathon meals that would make a gourmand blush (gout, anyone?) to sweaty bike rides in search of pastries, and the friendships forged over glasses of the region’s finest. But Bordeaux isn’t just about first growths and fancy names — Amanda uncorks the secrets behind the famous 1855 classification, reveals why collectors obsess over these bottles, and shows you how to find hidden gems that won’t break the bank.

You’ll learn why Bordeaux is the birthplace of the iconic blend, how to decode the left bank vs. right bank rivalry, and what makes the region’s sweet wines truly magical (hint: it involves a “noble rot”). Amanda shares her pro tips for planning your own Bordeaux adventure, from must-visit châteaux and Michelin-starred meals to the art of wine shopping and the joy of getting a little lost in Saint-Émilion’s cobblestone streets.

Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just Bordeaux-curious, Amanda’s got you covered with approachable advice, a dash of history, and plenty of stories that’ll make you want to book a flight — or at least uncork a bottle. So, press play, raise a glass, and get inspired to plan your own adventure. Or just impress your friends at your next wine night. (we did say a little snobbery is a good thing).

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For more, check out Amanda on…

Instagram - @sommvivant

TikTok - @somm_vivant

and on the web - sommvivant.me

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Wine Tripping is Written, Hosted, and Produced by Amanda McCrossin, and Produced by Neil Innes.

Editing and Sound Design by Neil Innes with additional help from Ryan Hammond

Mixing and Mastering by Julian Kwasneski

Executive Produced by Stacey Book, Dominique Ferrari, and Avi Glijansky

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