Exploring Bordeaux Wine Country Podcast: Médoc, Saint-Émilion & River Cruising with Uniworld

Explore Bordeaux Wine Country in this immersive travel podcast shot on location in Bordeaux on a Uniworld Boutique River Cruise wtih Darley Newman. Few places capture the romance of wine, history, and French culture quite like Bordeaux. When I arrived in this corner of southwestern France, I was immediately struck by the beauty of the landscape—vineyards stretching across the countryside, historic châteaux rising between rows of vines, and charming villages where wine isn’t just something you taste. It’s part of everyday life. In this episode of the Travels with Darley Podcast, Darley explores Bordeaux wine country and share ways travelers can experience the region beyond the tasting room—from cycling through vineyard-lined countryside to wandering medieval villages that have been producing wine for centuries. I’m also joined by France expert Loïc Bailly of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, who shares insights on why Bordeaux is such a rewarding destination for travelers who enjoy immersive, slow travel. One of my favorite ways to explore the region is by river cruise, using a ship as a floating home base while sailing between wine regions and waking up each day to new landscapes.