Pictures From Taba’s Travels

It’s great to be back at Adare Manor and to see this giant bronze sculpture of the bear. So many of you probably know Adare Manor will host the 2027 Ryder Cup! @tabadaletravels @theadaremanor #rydercup #bearofadare #bronze #sculpture ...

What a fabulous five days! Too short! ...

You can see this bowl of Cannele is nearly empty and that’s because this Bordeaux specialty is so irresistible. The origin of these little pastries, made with egg yolks and rum, goes back to 1519. @tabadaletravels @cabotbordeaux #pastry #bordeaux #lecannelé #rumcakes #yummy #luxurytravel #golftravel ...

I discovered this whimsical sculpture of a red bunny in the interior courtyard at Cabot Bordeaux. As yet, I have not learned the story of who created it or why it had become the logo for the Chateau course. @tabadaletravels @cabotbordeaux #golf #bunny #sculpture #whimsy #joy #charm #frenchcountryside ...

I love this giant Bordeaux-style wine bottle 150-yard marker out on the fairways of the two Cabot Bordeaux courses. Actually, it marks 150 meters to the front of the green. Luckily, our carts had GPS so we could drive up to our ball and get a reading. Very helpful since Kevin didn’t bring his rangefinder. Anyway, the wine bottle marker evokes a perfect sense of place. @tabadaletravels @cabotbordeaux #winebottle #golf #golfcourses #golftravel #luxurytravel #golfinfrance #golfandwine #senseofplace ...

The Cabot Bordeaux Chateaux Course, designed Bill Coore, features a bunny logo, that is meant to represent the charm of the French countryside. While there is plenty of beauty in this heathland course, there is also plenty of challenge requiring risk/reward decisions. @tabadaletravels @cabotbordeaux #billcoore #golftravel #golf #golfinfrance #golfandwine #heathlandgolf #bordeaux ...

What a clever logo for the Cabot Bordeaux Vignes Course. Rod Whitman, who helped Bill Coore build the Chateaux Course in 1987, designed Vignes two years later. Both are nestled in the pine forests of the Landes region. Rod Whitman has designed and constructed golf courses in Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia. @tabadaletravels @cabotbordeaux #vignescourse #rodwhitman #pineforest #landes #golftravel #luxurytravel #rodwhitmandesign ...

It’s always a welcome sight to see such beautiful wildlife when out playing golf. We were arriving at the 2nd tee of the Vignes course at Cabot Bordeaux and this magnificent pair of pheasants hardly paid any attention to us. We were enthralled to find ourselves on this serene parkland course and practically had it to ourselves, besides our feathered friends. @tabadaletravels @cabotbordeaux #golfresort #parklandcourse #wildlife #serenity #wineregion #golfandwine ...

We have checked into our sumptuous suite at Cabot Bordeaux ahead of our tee time in the Vignes course, designed by Canadian golf architect, Rod Whitman. @tabadaletravels @cabotbordeaux #golfresort #bordeaux #wineregion #golfarchitect #golfandwine ...

We have made our way to Cabot Bordeaux, formerly known as Golf du Medoc. This is the lobby of the resort. It seems to have a sort of mid century modern decor. We are in the heart of an important wine region, surrounded by exceptional wineries. @tabadaletravels @cabotbordeaux #golfresort #wineregion #bordeaux ...

My last photo, taken from our room at Hotel Porte Brunet, of the bell tower atop the monolithic church of Saint Emilion at night was one of the most spectacular. After spending 3 nights at this remarkable boutique hotel, created by Benoit Trocard, the current heir to the fifteenth generation of winemakers, we are forever transformed. Next time we come to Bordeaux, we won’t miss the chance to visit the Trocard family vineyards, dating back 400 years! @tabadaletravels @hotel_porte_brunet #saintémilion #boutiquehotel #bordeaux #familyheritage #breathtakingviews #elegant #classy ...

After the Turbot 4th course, we arrive at the extraordinary Soufflé with vanilla from Comoros, Rhubabrb cream and meadowsweet. We have been wowed by the inventiveness of Thiebaud Gamba. Logis de la Cadene, founded in 1848, is the oldest restaurant in Saint Emilion. It is accessed by a steep cobblestone street. The gastronomic experience is worth the price and the climb through the winding lanes of the medieval village. @tabadaletravels @logis_de_la_cadene #saintémilion #michelinstarchef #michelinstarfood #cobbledstreets #medievalvillage #souffle #rhubarb ...

This work of art made with mushrooms from the Logis de la Cadene quarries was cradled in a buckwheat tartlet. @tabadaletravels @logis_de_la_cadene #mushrooms ...

The first course of our magnificent meal is the Confit of green asparagus from Landes, pistachio praline and a lovely sauce. We chose a Pouilly Fume wine from a selection of from a phone book size tome. @tabadaletravels @logis_de_la_cadene #asparagus #pistachio #saintemilion #michelinstarchef #aquitaineregion #bordeaux ...

We chose The Harmonious menu set price dinner with 5 courses. The second course is Langoustine with artichoke XO bisque with aged balsamic. Exquisite and creamy! @tabadaletravels @logis_de_la_cadene #saintemillion #delicious #langoustine #hautecuisines #michelinstarfood ...

Our sumptuous meal at Michelin starred Logis de la Cadene in Saint Emilion started with a unique presentation of the amuse bouche. @tabadaletravels #logisdelacadene #saintemillion #michelinstarfood #amusebouse #hautecuisine #hautecuisinefrançaise ...

We are at Grand Saint-Emilionnais Golf Club and here is the page where their profile starts in the Terroir of Golf book! The course was designed by Tom Doak. @tabadaletravels #grandsaintemilionnaisgolfclub #france ##bordeaux #stemilion #golf #golftravel #tomdoak #tomdoakdesign ...

This is the way to Les Belles Perdrix Restaurant at Troplong Mondot. The Michelin-star restaurant must be booked far in advance. Many ingredients that Chef David Charrier uses come from the vegetable garden on the property. @tabadaletravels @chateautroplongmondot #michelinstarchef #vegetablegarden #lesbellesperdrix ...

At Troplong Mondot around 10 horses help in the vineyard between March and November. It was very special to see this duo in action, tilling the soil between rows of vines. @tabadaletravels @chateautroplongmondot #horses #vineyard #oldworld #peaceful #happyvines ...

Troplong Mondot is located at the highest point of the appellation. Its terroir benefits from a unique 360 degree exposure and incomparable soil complexity. The wines consist of three grape varieties: Merlot 85%, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc 2%. @tabadaletravels @chateautroplongmondot #france #bordeaux #merlot #cabernetsauvignon #cabernetfranc #terroir ...