Tastes of French Wine, One Port at a Time

==========E=========== ======EEEEEE===EE================EE===EE=E TASTES OF FRENCH WINE, One Port at a Time France, a country that exudes passion and romance, accompanies these qualities with a yearning love of wine. With 800,000 hectares under vine and the largest producer of high-quality wines, a river cruise along the Bordeaux region is the greatest way to experience the world's most luxurious beverages. If you want to find out more about this blissful river cruise, we've put together an infographic of some of the delicious wines you're able to taste at each picturesque region. Pauillac Viking Cruises: Chateaux, Rivers, and Wine Blaye ITINERARY Day 1 BORDEAUX Day 2 PAUILLAC (Margaux) Libourne Day 3 BLAYE (Cognac) Bordeaux Day 4 LIBOURNE (Saint-Émilion) Cadillac Day 5 & 6 CADILLAC (Sauternes) Day 7-9 BORDEAUX BLAYE (COGNAC) BORDEAUX PAUILLAC (MARGAUX) Known as one of the most significant wine destinations in the world, Bordeaux offers fine vintage wines produced from the most ripened-grapes. A city that experiences wet springs and moderate conditions, supplemented with earthy gravel scattered gracefully around its vineyards, it's a gourmet traveller's dream; crafting the best red, white and sweet wines. Let your palate take you on an adventure it deserves, and immerse A part of the wine region set in the middle of Saint-Estephe and Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, Pauillac is distinctively recognised for there fine red wines, specifically Cabernet Sauvignon. Similar to the smallest wine region of Margaux, their red wine selections are full-bodied- tannic and sharp while young, that slowly transforms in to a grand bouquet of cedar and blackcurrant aromas. Located on the right bank of the River Gironde, Blaye crafts delectable red and white wines on a soil predominantly made of clay over limestone. A luscious wine with a multifaceted history, the Cognac is France's most popular beverage. Depending on the wine's maturity, the Cognac's most present aromas are an inviting combination of caramel, nuts, flowers and vanilla; creating a spicy and fruity finish around the palate. yourself in a wine culture that only gets finer with time. LIBOURNE (SAINT-ÉMILION) CADILLAC (SAUTERNES) At approximately 30 kilometres from Bordeaux and 8 kilometres from Cadillac is a gorgeous commune directly across the Garrone River from Sauternes. Distinctively acknowledged for their quality wines that accompany sweet desserts, the Sauternes is a concentrated Saint-Émilion, Libourne's distinct tastes are reflected by its colourful wine culture. On your way to the charming commune, you're able to savour the full-bodied Saint-Émilion wine. The full-bodied beverage is best accompanied with proteins such as salmon and spare ribs. Considered as one of the strongest of the Bordeaux region for its vibrancy and fast maturity, the wines from Libourne packs a heavenly punch in flavour and aroma. golden-coloured wine mostly produced from the Semillion grape selection. Sweet wines from this region are delightfully paired with desserts that integrate ginger, cinnamon or chocolate. Bordeaux is one of the most passionate cities that meticulously care for their vineyards, wineries and communes. Humbly representing a wine culture that invites locals and guests with the finest red, white and sweet wines, you're able to enjoy the Tastes of French Wine, One Port at a Time with Viking Cruises and Cruiseabout. Want to find out how you can book your French river cruise today? Visit www.cruiseabout.com.au or call 1300 769 228 for enquiries. Acruiseabout. www.cruiseabout.com.au The Cruising Specialists