Entre-deux-Mers
Appelations (AOC) of Entre-Deux Mers are Bordeaux, Bordeaux Supérieur, Graves-de-Vayres, Saint-Foy-Bordeaux, Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux Haut-Benauge, Cadillac, Côtes de Bordeaux Saint-Macaire, Loupiac, and Sainte-Croix-du-Mont.
The Entre-Deux Mers region is a picturesque area of hills and valleys directly across from the city of Bordeaux and runs south on the right bank of the Garonne. (The Gironde going south becomes the Garonne flowing by the city of Bordeaux) Bike along an ancient railroad line or hike the quiet banks of the Garonne and Dot Rivers to find yourself in the largest of the AOC areas and among masses of planted vines. You’ll find a strong evidence of English history from the Middle Ages in walled towns, Abbeys, châteaux and churches. Entre-Deux-Mers is home to some very popular dry white wines, dessert whites, rosé and reds and surprisingly they are far less expensive than the classified growths. You are guaranteed to find some excellent value in these wines.
For a good overview of local wines, and, in this case Entre-Deux-Mers, check out the 'Maison des Vins'. There are usually a few in each region where one can taste several wines and learn from your hosts. Any questions that you have will be answered by helpful, friendly and knowledgeable local wine experts and they’ll also help you choose that special wine to match your taste and budget. Sometimes you just can’t tour every vineyard! Here is the resource for AOC wines from the surrounding châteaux. So, for anyone seeking friendly accommodations, great restaurants, things to do, festivals, bicycling and walking paths, plus affordable wines, Entre-Deux-Mers preserves it all in their "art de vivre"!
