Bordeaux Deep Dive: The Super Seconds

About this course

This masterclass explores Bordeaux estates positioned just below the First Growths, considering their terroirs, winemaking philosophies and reputations within the region’s classification system. The tasting travels across Pessac-Léognan, Margaux, Saint-Julien, Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe and Sauternes, featuring wines from Château Palmer, Léoville Las Cases, Pichon Baron, Lynch-Bages, Rieussec and other estates. Older vintages provide a basis for examining maturity, including wines with around a decade and several decades of development. Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée is served as an apéritif.

What you'll learn

• Identify the Bordeaux estates commonly described as Super Seconds and their position within the region’s hierarchy
• Compare the terroirs and winemaking philosophies associated with selected estates
• Assess differences between Bordeaux appellations through comparative tasting
• Examine how selected wines develop with age across a range of vintages

Is this course right for you?

The course is listed as suitable for all levels and is structured as an in-depth masterclass centred on tasting and discussion of distinguished Bordeaux estates. The source does not specify previous wine study or experience as a requirement.

Before you go

• Dress code: smart casual.