Wine
Tour de France: Discover Bordeaux
An all-levels Bordeaux wine tasting covering regional styles, appellations, grape varieties and the distinction between Bordeaux and Grand Cru Classé wines.
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About this course
This tasting examines Bordeaux through its principal grape varieties and regional styles, including dry white wines from Pessac-Léognan and Entre-deux-Mers, rosé or clairet, red wines from Bordeaux Supérieur, the Left Bank and Right Bank, and sweet wines from Sauternes and Barsac. The session compares general Bordeaux wines with Grand Cru Classé examples, using at least six wines alongside tasting notes and a digital presentation. The selection includes a premium Left-Bank Cru.
What you'll learn
- Identify key Bordeaux grape varieties, including Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.
- Compare Left-Bank and Right-Bank Bordeaux red wines.
- Distinguish between general Bordeaux wines and Grand Cru Classé examples.
- Recognise differences between Bordeaux’s dry white, rosé, red and sweet wine styles.
Is this course right for you?
The course is marked as suitable for all levels, with no specific previous experience stated. Participation takes the form of a guided tasting and presentation across a range of Bordeaux wine styles.
Before you go
- At least six wines, nibbles, full tasting notes and a digital presentation are included.
- Dietary requirements may be accommodated when notified at least 48 hours in advance.