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Bordeaux has never been shy about its bottles. But the real pleasure now is in the pour. Across the city, 8 bars and restaurants are opening wines most places would never risk by the glass – first growths, old vintages, bottles worth lingering over. We chose them for the ambition of what’s offered by the glass, the depth of the cellar behind it.
Exceptional
CORNICHON
Restaurant · 1 Quai Richelieu, 33000 Bordeaux
The benchmark for wine bars in Bordeaux. An exceptional wine list with over 1800 labels including the finest allocations at truly attractive prices! Located at the foot of Place de la Bourse and facing the quays, the establishment features a beautiful terrace, and the interior offers a cozy atmosphere with prints of great châteaux. Simple and friendly cuisine to share.
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Les Doux Secrets D’Hélène
Restaurant · 41 Rue Neuve, 33000 Bordeaux
An atypical and cozy place in Bordeaux, where sweetness and delicacies come together. Hélène & Animesh welcome you personally in their Dining Room to share their experiences of Wine and Gastronomy. A warm, relaxed atmosphere on a human scale is a must-visit winebar. An open kitchen, a comfortable dining room, a wine cellar to discover.
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Les Trois Pinardiers
Restaurant · 2 Rue Georges Bonnac, 33000 Bordeaux
Les Trois Pinardiers est un bar à vins à thème pirate à Bordeaux, membre d'une petite chaîne française. Chaque mois, l'équipe déguste à l'aveugle plus de 50 bouteilles pour sélectionner trois nouveaux « coups de cœur ». Réputé pour son ambience conviviale, ses bonnes tapas et une carte éclectique, pas uniquement bordelaise.
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Barrique Wine Bar
Wine Bar · 11 Rue Teulère, 33000 Bordeaux
Barrique Wine Bar offers you a new way to experience wine. Wines by the glass, rare grape varieties and gems, tapas and sharing boards.
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CENT33 Bordeaux
Restaurant · 133 Rue du Jardin public, 33000 Bordeaux
Welcome to Cent33 Bordeaux. Located in the heart of the Chartrons, the historic stronghold of wine merchants since the 14th century, we offer gourmet cuisine committed to a modern atmosphere and an elegant setting.
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Morimoto Bordeaux
Restaurant · 81 Cr du Médoc, 33300 Bordeaux
Discover an exceptional gastronomic experience at Mondrian Bordeaux Les Carmes, the first restaurant in Europe by the famous Japanese chef Masaharu Morimoto! You will find an outstanding selection of wines and sakes, as well as a lively bar offering an exceptional range of spirits and cocktails.
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VINIMARCHÉ
Restaurant · 10 esplanade de Pontac Bordeaux 33000
Located in the heart of the Halles de Bacalan, opposite the Cité du Vin in Bordeaux, Vinimarché is a wine bar with a friendly atmosphere. The counter offers a selection of wines, featuring some excellent labels to discover by the glass or by the bottle.
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Restaurant Le Tapir
Restaurant · 151 Cr de la Marne, 33800 Bordeaux
Hôtel La Zoologie blends historic Bordeaux stone with nature-inspired design across its unique spaces. Guests can dine at Le Tapir, featuring an open kitchen and a lush Botanical Garden Terrace. Indoors, the music-filled Cocktail Lounge offers an atmospheric vibe, while the Banksia Cellar hosts wine tastings. In summer, a relaxed Rooftop Terrace serves drinks with panoramic city views.
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What are the best wine bars in Bordeaux?
The Coravin Guide lists 8 venues in Bordeaux. CORNICHON, Les Doux Secrets D’Hélène and Les Trois Pinardiers are rated Exceptional (more than 60 wines by the glass); Barrique Wine Bar, CENT33 Bordeaux, Morimoto Bordeaux and VINIMARCHÉ are rated Excellent (20 to 40); Restaurant Le Tapir is one of Greg’s Hidden Gems, a small by-the-glass list chosen for inspiration rather than scale.
Which wine bar in Bordeaux has the deepest by-the-glass list?
Les Trois Pinardiers pours 50 wines by the glass, the deepest list in this guide.
Where can I drink natural and organic wine by the glass in Bordeaux?
Les Trois Pinardiers, CENT33 Bordeaux, Morimoto Bordeaux and VINIMARCHÉ give natural, organic or biodynamic bottles a place on their by-the-glass lists.
Which wine bars in Bordeaux have a terrace or outdoor seating?
CORNICHON and Restaurant Le Tapir offer a terrace, courtyard or waterfront setting alongside their by-the-glass lists.
Which wine bars in Bordeaux suit a quiet, intimate glass?
CORNICHON and Les Doux Secrets D’Hélène are small, intimate rooms where the by-the-glass list rewards lingering.
Which wine bars in Bordeaux pour Bordeaux by the glass?
CORNICHON, Les Trois Pinardiers, Barrique Wine Bar and CENT33 Bordeaux pour Bordeaux by the glass, listed among their specialities on this page.
How We Select Venues
The Coravin Guide selects venues based on the quality and ambition and depth of their wine-by-the-glass programme.
Each venue is rated on how many wines it keeps open by the glass: Exceptional for more than 60, Outstanding for 41 to 60, Excellent for 20 to 40, and Greg’s Hidden Gems for small lists chosen for inspiration rather than scale. In Bordeaux that gives three Exceptional, four Excellent and one Hidden Gem. The deepest list is at Les Trois Pinardiers, with 50 wines open at any one time.
No venue pays to be included. Ratings reflect the overall standard of the wine-by-the-glass experience, not the broader dining or hospitality offering.
Wine by the glass turns a single evening into a tasting flight, and the wine bars in Bordeaux above show how far a thoughtful by-the-glass programme can travel — from grower Champagne to bio-dynamic reds. Use the map to plan a crawl by neighbourhood, and open each venue for opening hours, the current pour list, and booking details.