While we were blown away by our guide and his knowledge (couldn't say enough great things about him), the tour we did was something any tourist getting off the jetway in Bordeaux could have done. Considering the amazing region, we were incredibly disappointed; particularly in St Emilion where cult wines are the norm. It was the equivalent of hiring a... More

My wife and I and 2 friends hired Mary to set up appointments and take us to 8 chateaus in 2 days in Bordeaux. Mary was the designated driver, tour operator, translator and wine expert, and drove us between chateaus and provided a running commentary along the way. She schedule appointments at all top producers based on her knowledge of... More

We spent two days visiting six chateaus with our guide Mary. She imparted her extensive knowledge of the area, chateaux, and wine with charm, enthusiasm and passion, making our trip truly memorbale. For four lovers of wine but novices to wine tasting Mary taught us the basics, giving us the skills to enjoy wine we drink at home with a... More

I would highly recommend Mary as a guide for anyone visiting Bordeaux. She led a two day tour that I took visiting six chateaux and was excellent. An American who has lived and worked in Bordeaux for 16 years she has an expert knowledge of the local wine industry gained through working in various different roles, excellent contacts, and most... More

Contacted Mary via the staff at the hotel where we were staying (Les Sources-Caudalie) in Pessac-Leognon. I needed help to arrange a day of chateaux visits at a busy time of year (the beginning of harvest). Communication was easy and prompt. They followed my leads and arranged a great day that helped make my trip very memorable. I would recommend... More

None of us wanted to be the designated driver in Bordeaux! Thanks to Mary we had a fantastic tour of 11 wineries. We learned so much about the history, the wine making process and, of course, we tasted some fantastic wines. We would highly recommend Decanter Tours. More

Mary is lovely and charming and really knows her stuff having worked at lynch-bages and now essentially being a native having lived there for years. We had a fantastic day visiting 3 vineyards and spending time with Mary, learning about wine and the culture. One of the biggest things a guide can offer is knowing the people at the vineyards... More

While spending time exploring many renowned regions in Europe, we must say that our two day personalized tour of Bordeaux with Mary, was a favorite. She has an uncanny ability to create an experience that is stimulating, yet very relaxing.  Her knowledge of the Bordeaux wines and Chateaus’ was very impressive. We were especially pleased that our young son enjoyed the... More

We would recommend staying in the city and traveling to the vineyards. The city is great for exploring in the evening and compliments the tours. Our driver increased the education and enjoyment of the tour along with our interaction with Mary Dardenne. The tour felt very personalised and was in line with everything we requested. More