Tasting guide - daytime class

Please note that our workshops are only available in Bordeaux and are only held in French. To book this workshop, visit the French version of this page.

From terroirs to grape varieties, blends and aromas, the world of winemaking will hold no more secrets for you: during this wine tasting day, prepare for a fascinating exploration of what makes the Bordeaux wine region so special! To top it all off, we’ll take you to lunch in a Bordeaux restaurant so you can put your food and wine pairing knowledge into practice…

This 9-hour wine tasting workshop offers a comprehensive overview of the many facets of the Bordeaux vineyards, from winegrowers’ expertise to cuvées.

• Keys to wine tasting
  - Discover the main characteristics of Bordeaux wines;
  - Master the 3 stages of tasting;
  - Explore the different styles of Bordeaux wines;
  - Precisely detect flavors on the palate;
  - Confidently put your sensations into words.

• The specificities of terroirs and grape varieties
  - Journey through the Right and Left Banks of the Bordeaux vineyards;
  - Identify primary aromas typical of each grape variety;
  - Embark on a year-long trip in the Bordeaux vineyards to learn about the key stages in the vine cycle.

• Unlock the secrets of blending
  - Grasp all the nuances of secondary and tertiary aromas;
  - Make your own blend, tailored to your tastes and desires.

• The founding legends of the Bordeaux vineyards
  - Go back in time to discover the history of Bordeaux wines;
  - Develop your knowledge of PDOs*;
  - Learn to navigate the various Bordeaux wine classifications effortlessly.

Of course, this introductory winemaking workshop would not be complete without a tasting of 13 Bordeaux PDO* wines, followed by a delicious lunch in a Bordeaux restaurant to put your knowledge into practice.

*Protected designations of origin