This has been the one day that I have looked forward to the entire trip - our wine tasting/visit to Pichon Longueville, Bordeaux. The McCarty's, Grammy and Pappy joined us as we headed toward the heavenly Pauillac region of Bordeaux. I can barely contain my excitement!
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| London brought her 'oh-e's' with her to the wine visit |
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| Let the fun (and moldy cellar wine tasting begin) with my wine tasting partner |
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| My loves |
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| Do you think we could rent this chateau for our next stay? |
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| The wonderful McCarty family |
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| Let's go!!! |
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| Checking out the roses at the end of the vineyards |
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| And the tour of greatness begins |
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| Add caption |
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| 'Dad, Where are the barrels?' |
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| Ahhhhhhhhh |
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| Can we add these to our basement? |
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| Oh-e's in the barrel room |
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| Education time - note the front row students! |
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| Barrel Tasting |
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| Yes!!!! Barrel Tasting |
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| Steve thinks 'seriously, how can we get one of these home and in our basement?' |
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| I am certain this is what Heaven looks like |
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| Perfection |
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| McCarty boys are hoping for a tasting |
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| Come on Pappy |
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| Tasting room time |
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| ;) |
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| Don't worry about us, we will catch up with you later! |
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| Can I move in here??? |
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| And it begins.... |
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| I would like this vertical as my purchase of the day |
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| Pop that collar!!!! |
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| Happy Tasters |
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| London's Photography |
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| And she strikes again |
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| Precious Baby |
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| Dancing in the tasting room |
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| More please! |
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| Sweet Family |
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| We are kings of the wine world!!!! Seriously, can we move in? |
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| An amazing morning wine tour at Pichon with our magnums to go! |
After our amazing morning, we headed in to Bordeaux Centreville for lunch and some shopping. We ate at Le Gabriel, a 1 star michelin restaurant for lunch. Why not enjoy an amazing meal after such an amazing morning!
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| Le Gabriel Lunch in Bordeaux |
After our 2 hour lunch it was time to walk around Bordeaux and do some shopping (and walk off our lunch before our drive home).
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| Pappy and London making a wish in the fountain |
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| Hmmmm, what do these handsome gentleman want to do this afternoon??? |
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| London and her 'men' |
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| Ummm Pappy, What are you doing?? Please don't cause an international incident! |
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| I don't think this is legal in France |
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| HELLO.....Seriously is she supposed to be in there? But it sure looks like she is having a wonderful time. |
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| Way to go Ken!! |
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| Next...... |
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| Yay Pappy!!!!! |
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| Sailing in Bordeaux |
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| Happy Girl |
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| Streets of Bordeaux |
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| SCORE |
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| MACARON HAPPINESS!! A perfect end to a perfect day! |
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| Lacoste (crocodile) shopping |
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| The McCarty boys take on the macarons!!! |
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| The perfect day can't end without a ride on the carousel in Bordeaux. |
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| Complete Happiness! Time to head back to the Chateau after a truly amazing day. |
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