Classic French Wine: A Wine Tasting Class

Do not deprive yourself of French wines. To omit Bordeaux and Burgundy from your repertoire is to neglect a vital part of your wine education, a gap that may well leave a permanent void in your appreciation of the finer things.

In this class, you will have the pleasure of exploring the essential regions and grape varieties of France. Bordeaux, Burgundy, Languedoc, Loire, Rhone, Alsace—each name carries with it a legacy of flavor and history, all of which will be captured in the course of a two-hour tasting. Guided by a world-class sommelier, your experience will be both enlightening and enjoyable.

This French Wine class is a cornerstone for any true wine lover. In fact, it’s almost an obligation for a seasoned sommelier. And rightly so: France continues to set the benchmark for fine wine across the globe.

The way we think about wine today is steeped in the traditions that the French refined over centuries. From cultivation to the art of pairing wine with food, the French influence is undeniable. To understand French wine is akin to reading the literary classics. You might choose to bypass it, but in doing so, you forfeit the right to consider yourself a connoisseur.