French Winetasting Classes in a Parisian Cellar by O Chateau

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Duration: 2h
Location: Ô Chateau, 68 rue Jean Jacques Rousseau, Paris, 75001, France | Paris, France


Category: Food & Drink

Highlights:
Fun & informative class & winetasting to explore French wine
Generous tastings of high-quality wines from around France
Magical setting in a historic cellar in the center of Paris
Chance to learn about wine regions & winetasting etiquette
Entertaining presentation given by an expert sommelier

Inclusions:
Guided winetasting class
List of wines tasted

Description:

Make your way to a 17th-century stone cellar to dive into the fascinating culture and heritage of France's renowned wine industry. Taste wonderful wines and learn about French regions, fine vintages, and classic varietals from an entertaining and knowledgeable sommelier.

Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or a vino-loving novice, you’re sure to learn something new and have a great time doing it at these winetasting classes, with topics that cover everything from France’s world-famous Grands crus to little-known vintners and viticultural areas.

Learn about tasting techniques, wine-drinking etiquette, and France’s principal wine regions, asking questions of your expert guide, meeting new people, and exploreing more about French culture as you chat and imbibe.

Choose from the following classes:

Introduction to French Wines
Your expert guide shares the basics of French wine and wine drinking in general, offering pours from 3 distinct bottles so you can make flavor notes and comparisons.

Tour de France of Wine
Learn about France’s winemaking regions, which grapes are grown in each, and how the climate and terroir (characteristics of the soil) influence their flavor profiles. Your guide also explains how to read a French wine label as you sip 6 great wines—including a champagne—and nibble on baked goods from a bread basket.

Off-the-Beaten-Path Wines
Expand your wine-drinking horizons as you sample lesser-known varietals from regions beyond the standard Burgundy and Bordeaux. Taste 6 wines from vintners who are doing things a little bit differently, and cleanse your palate between sips with a fresh-baked bread basket.

Grands Crus
Indulge a little during your stay in Paris with a tasting of France’s most celebrated wines. Savor 6 generous pours from prestigious bottles, including a sparkling champagne and the legendary “liquid gold” of the Château d’Yquem. Perfectly paired nibbles include breads, cheese, charcuterie, and foie gras.