In the shoes of the winemaker: taste and blend your ideal Bordeaux wine

Highlights

• Interactive & fun experience
• Tasting of 2 Bordeaux Grands Crus
• The secrets of Bordeaux in a relaxed setting
• Comparative sensory analysis

Description

The art of blending is one of the biggest secrets behind the world-famous reputation of the Bordeaux vineyards. Come and step into the shoes of a winemaker and learn about this unique expertise! During this interactive session, you will learn to identify the characteristics of each grape variety before creating your own tailor-made recipe. It will also be an opportunity to have a friendly discussion to decipher the appellations of Bordeaux, understand their common points, and grasp what makes their differences so rich. Finish the experience in style with a comparative tasting of 2 exceptional wines: a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru (Right Bank) and a 1855 Grand Cru Classé from the Médoc (Left Bank).

Includes

Guided blending workshop: led and explained by a wine expert. Tasting of the 3 grape varieties separately: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec. Tasting of 2 Grands Crus: 1 glass of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru and 1 glass of 1855 Grand Cru Classé du Médoc. Tasting and blending materials: tasting glasses, graduated test tubes, and note cards. Educational material: a concise guide to the appellations of Bordeaux to keep.

Excludes

Round-trip transportation

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund