We designed this Wine tasting Masterclass for wine lovers.
Fancy knowing more about what you drink?
> Are you comfortable with ordering a Californian or Australian wine but can’t really make sense of French wine?
> Do you know the grape varieties you like but you would prefer to learn more about the French regions where it is planted?
> You have booked a cooking vacations in Paris and feel that learning about French wine would be useful!
This this program is definitely for you!
More information about the Tour de France of Wine tasting
The tasting starts at 5pm in a 17th-century wine cellar just nearby Le Louvre. You will taste six different wines from 6 different wine regions in France.
Just sit back and enjoy the Tour de France of wine!
With a unique and refreshing approach, the sommelier will take you through a variety of themes to build up your wine knowledge. This program is both informative and fun. Within two hours, you will taste some excellent French wines whilst learning a lot about wine in France. You will improve your skills about Champagne, and how this iconic sparkling wine s made, how to taste a wine, and how to read a French wine label. You will also be taken through the main wine regions of France including the variety of grapes, the style of wine, and clarify concepts of terroir or appellation, etc. The class ends at 7pm, the perfect time to enjoy a fine gourmet dinner among Paris affordable numerous bistros and brasseries.
How is iconic Champagne sparking wine is made?
Where do all the different grape varieties grow?
What are tannins?
What are the new wine trends?
What are the best food and wine pairings?
How do you taste wine?
All the wines you will taste during the wine tasting class are available to buy.
Feel free to ask the sommelier!
Possible add-ons: cheese or charcuterie platter is offered at $20 per person extra cost.
What You Will Learn
Champagne: how it is made and what makes it special Wine appreciation techniques:
How to taste wine – techniques, and vocabulary
How to read a French wine label
Concepts of Terroir and AOC – comparison of Old World vs. New World
The main wine regions of France – the grapes they grow, the style of wines they make
Where to find good value wine in France
Answers to any questions you may have
