What to Eat in Bordeaux
French Bordeaux is world-famous for its wines. Some of the most renowned wine regions include Médoc, Saint-Émilion, and Pomerol. In Bordeaux, you can visit the fascinating and interactive Wine and Winemaking Museum. Between wine tastings in the many cellars, you'll also enjoy excellent food in the city. Bordeaux is simply inseparable from wine.
What to Eat in Bordeaux:
- Canelé. A small sweet dessert in the shape of a cylinder with a caramelized surface and fluffy dough inside. Canelés are a symbol of Bordeaux, with a history dating back to the 18th century when they were first made in local monasteries.
- Entrecôte à la Bordelaise. Beef steak served with a sauce made from red wine, shallots, and herbs. The Bordelaise sauce is named after the city of Bordeaux, which is famous for its red wines, the base of this sauce.
- Lamproie à la Bordelaise. Sea lamprey prepared with a sauce made from red wine, lamprey blood, shallots, and spices. This dish has a long tradition in Bordeaux and is associated with the local fishing community.
- Huîtres du Bassin d'Arcachon. Oysters from the Arcachon Bay near Bordeaux, known for their quality and freshness. Arcachon is one of France's main oyster-producing regions.
- Confit de canard. Duck confit, slow-cooked duck meat in its own fat. This specialty originates from southwestern France, including the region around Bordeaux, where ducks are widely raised.
- Macarons de Saint-Émilion. Macarons from the town of Saint-Émilion near Bordeaux, known for their delicate texture and subtle flavor. Saint-Émilion is famous for its wines, and these macarons are often served as a sweet accompaniment to the local wines.
- Gâteau Basque. Basque cake filled with vanilla cream or cherry jam. Although this cake originates from Basque Country, it is also popular in Bordeaux, where it is often served in local cafes and patisseries.
- Tricandilles. Grilled pork tripe, a specialty of the Bordeaux region. This dish has its roots in the local tradition of using all parts of the animal and is very popular among locals.
- Bordeaux AOC. Red wines from the Bordeaux region are among the most famous and highest quality in the world. Bordeaux is the largest wine-growing area in France, and its wines are renowned for their complexity and aging potential.
- Sauternes. A sweet dessert wine from the Sauternes area south of Bordeaux. This wine is made from grapes affected by noble rot (botrytis), which gives the wine its distinctive flavor and aroma.
- ... and 35 more French dishes from the list: What to Eat in France.
Enjoy your food in Bordeaux!
Wine Paradise Saint-Émilion
Macarons de Saint-Émilion
The Wine Museum La Cité du Vin, Bordaux
La Table de Montaigne Restaurant, Bordeaux
Canelé: The Bordeaux Treat With a Caramel Crust
Canelé is a small fluted cylinder from Bordeaux, baked in a copper mold until the crust is almost black and the center is like custard. Its name comes from the flutes on classical columns, its origin from a legend about nuns and from a guild that was forbidden to use milk and sugar.