Loupiac (33 Gironde, Aquitaine) is the home of some of the best sweet wines of Bordeaux, although Sauternes will always claim to be the king of dessert wines.

Loupiac wines are white wines made in an area on the northern bank of the Garonne river, south-east of the city of  Bordeaux, whereas Sauternes and Barsac are grown on the other side of the river. Here the grapes used can include Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle and Sauvignon Gris and being close to the river benefit from the autumnal mists which encourage botrytis.

On the last weekend of November (23 – 24 November 2019) the appellation holds a gourmet weekend, matching their wines with foie gras, and with many wineries opening their doors to the public – Journées Gourmandes Loupiac Foie Gras.

For more info see www.vins-loupiac.com/

Stay in nearby Saint Macaire where the Appart’Hôtel Les Tilleuls, a 16th century building in the medieval walled city – self-catering studios with bar, a spa, a fitness centre, a restaurant, a large sun terrace with rooftop views over the city.

For more info on this Bordeaux self-catering apartments – see Appart’Hôtel Les Tilleuls