Founded in 1993, Cousin & Compagnie is one of the oldest independent wine cellars in Bordeaux and a pioneer in the introduction and commercialization of biodynamic and natural wines since the mid-2000s.
Firmly convinced that the preservation of our natural heritage also depends on vineyard and winery practices, at Cousin & Compagnie, 90% of our selection consists of organic, biodynamic, or natural wines from family estates or independent winemakers.
Visiting our Bordeaux cellar means discovering rare gems from all over France and abroad, whether they are Grand Crus or “friend wines.” A true cabinet of curiosities, Cousin & Compagnie can satisfy both novices and connoisseurs, as well as those seeking unique finds.
They had this experience with Cousin & Compagnie
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Be prepared to read the tour if you speak English
The location of the tour was convenient and the price is decent. However, our tour operator treated as an inconvenience. The tour was in French, even though we were led to believe it would have English translations. Instead you are asked to read about the locations, but the cave portion was not on the printed sheet. Reading the tour means you can't enjoy the view. We were told to be quiet when we asked questions as she emphasized the time table she had to keep.
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The ONLY way to see Bordeaux Wine Country
From our first contact, Alexandre impressed me with his enthusiasm, prompt replies to questions, and flexibility in tailoring a sidecar tour to meet my dreams. He assembled the most delicious picnic lunch and picked just the right spot to enjoy it with a view of the vineyards. The chateaux and tastings he chose were top-notch. A sidecar is the perfect way to see wine country, experiencing the wind in your hair and thrill of the open road. Sure beats being crowded into a van with 10 other tourists. I cannot recommend Retro Tour more highly!
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Walking back in Time
We were very impressed by the tour. The guide was good and had interesting facts that she shared with us. The group we were in, was very inquisitive and asked many questions which made the experience even more interesting.
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Enjoyable tour
We enjoyed our tour and the guide was knowledgeable
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Very disappointing
After having done other wine tours we found this did not hit the mark.
After a day of driving around the 3 vineyards we were exhausted dehydrated and extremely hungry.
The lunch offered was not adequate and was left by most of the group. Very disappointing. A glass jar of cold rice with hardly any chicken in. Of the three we visited one place offered up some chocolate with the wine which was a nice touch and greatly appreciated as some food of any description was required when drinking red wine.
There was also no water.
What would have made this better was some water in the van, small pieces of cheese or bread or crackers with the wine tasting and a decent lunch.
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See the best of Bordeaux with a Citypass
The citypass was a great way to enjoy the many attractions in Bordeuax. The tourism office team were extremely helpful and the attractions booklet that comes with the citypass is both comprehensive and informative. I would highly recommend the citypass to anyone visiting the Bordeaux region.