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Discover the tastes of brilliant Bordeaux with Gregg Wallace

Exclusive offer for Mail on Sunday readers: meet MasterChef judge – and a winner – on fabulous French cruise

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IF YOU have been inspired by the latest exciting series of MasterChef, why not join two people who are indelibly linked to the show on our exclusive fivestar Scenic river cruise to Bordeaux this summer?

Irrepressi­ble host Gregg Wallace and former MasterChef: The Profession­als champion Steve Groves (now head chef at Michel Roux Jr’s restaurant Roux At Parliament Square) will be on board as guests sail through this stunning area of France.

This all-inclusive luxurious eightday holiday is perfect for food and wine-lovers, as you are put through your paces on a special ‘plating’ challenge – judged by Gregg himself – and enjoy private talks from both culinary experts.

Our new special price represents a saving of £500 per person from our previous Mail on Sunday reader offer for this sailing.

So book now to secure your place on what promises to be a magical – and mouth-watering – holiday.

REASONS TO BOOK Your luxury ship

You will travel on the beautifull­y appointed Scenic Diamond, which provides the ultimate way to see this part of the world. It features all the facilities and comfort you would expect to find in a five-star hotel, including a large salon and spa, panorama lounge and bar, a gym and a wealth of dining options.

All accommodat­ion features flatscreen TVs, Mac mini computers, L’Occitane products, compliment­ary minibar, hairdryer, safe, bathrobes and Egyptian cotton sheets.

Wonderful wine chateaux

Celebrate the 2,000-year history of wine by enjoying a glass at the estate of Chateau de la Riviere surrounded by the vines, new-found friends and artistic heritage of this region. You will also enjoy visits and tastings at the renowned Chateau Gruaud Larose, Chateau Guiraud and Chateau Myrat.

Events hosted by Gregg Wallace

Enjoy a barbecue on the sun deck of Scenic Diamond, co-hosted by Gregg and Steve, followed by an apron-signing for guests. And during a brilliantl­y fun ‘plating’ challenge, readers will be tasked with serving up a selected dish – and your creations will be judged by Gregg.

Talks and Q&A with our guests

Enjoy the chance to hear about life behind the scenes at MasterChef and find out more about our special guests and their life in food.

Tastings and masterclas­ses

There will be plenty of opportunit­ies to try regional delicacies. Join Gregg for an oyster-tasting, visit local farms and develop your own gourmet skills by taking part in the ‘Scenic Culinaire’ masterclas­ses under the expert eye of on-board chefs. Steve will also do a special cooking demonstrat­ion.

 ??  ?? GOLDEN TIMES: The sun sets over a vineyard in Saint-Emilion in the Bordeaux wine area. Inset: A Royal Panorama Suite on a Scenic cruise ship
GOLDEN TIMES: The sun sets over a vineyard in Saint-Emilion in the Bordeaux wine area. Inset: A Royal Panorama Suite on a Scenic cruise ship
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