Wine
World of Wine: Burgundy & Loire
An all-levels tasting course exploring Loire and Burgundy wines, including their key regions, grape varieties and classic regional styles.
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About this course
The course examines two major French wine regions through their principal areas and grape varieties. The Loire section covers Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, Chenin Blanc from Vouvray and Muscadet from Nantes, while the Burgundy section considers Chardonnay, Gamay and Pinot Noir across the Côte d’Or, Côte Chalonnaise, Mâconnais and Beaujolais. Participants taste wines from these regions alongside discussion of their styles, regional contexts and food associations. The format combines geographical and grape-variety knowledge with guided tasting and commentary.
What you'll learn
- Identify key Loire wine regions and their associated grape varieties
- Explore the regional styles of Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, Vouvray and Muscadet
- Examine Chardonnay, Gamay and Pinot Noir through examples from Burgundy
- Distinguish the main wine areas of Burgundy, including the Côte d’Or, Côte Chalonnaise, Mâconnais and Beaujolais
- Use tasting notes to record observations about the wines sampled
Is this course right for you?
The course is listed as suitable for all levels. It is intended for participants who want to learn about Loire and Burgundy through tasting, with explanations of regional wines, grape varieties and styles rather than a purely theoretical format.
Before you go
- The tasting includes a minimum of six locally sourced wines.
- Full tasting notes, a tasting sheet and professional tasting glasses are provided for the session.
- Cheese, charcuterie and crackers are served.
- Dietary requirements can be accommodated when notified at least 48 hours in advance.