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Day 8 Cadillac FR Sauterne wine region

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June 13th 2014
This is the day to expand our pallet and go out and taste the sweet wines of Bordeaux, the Sauternes. The boat sailed during the night from bordeaux to cadillac. We took a lovely drive through the countryside of this region and it was just beautiful. Everywhere you look as far as the eye can see are acres and acres of beautiful vineyards and the French chateaus with the grey slate roofs. We stoppe ... read more

Europe » France » Aquitaine » Sauternes

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