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The "Tour de France" of Wine (in English)

Excursions & Unique Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 75001 Paris
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This masterclass will take you on a "Tour de France" of wine, lasting 2 hours! A qualified sommelier will be waiting to welcome you and share their knowledge of the world of wine. This masterclass is specially designed for wine lovers. If you want to improve your knowledge of wine, you're sure to love this informative and varied tasting session.  A qualified sommelier will be on hand to answer any questions you might have. You will taste 6 wines from various French regions, including one Champagne. Go on a journey of taste from the Champagne region to Bordeaux via Sancerre and the Rhone... Make yourself comfortable, and enjoy this trip around France, wine by wine! The session will cover a range of topics, including: the secrets of Champagne making; wine-tasting techniques; specialized vocabulary; making sense of French wine labels (the concepts of terroir and appellation); the major French wine-growing regions (their grape varieties and the types of wine they produce); and where to track down the best French wines. Your host will also endeavour to answer all your questions on these subjects. Alcohol abuse is dangerous to your health. Always drink responsibly
Highlights
  • A perfect way to improve your knowledge of French wine
  • A range of 6 wines to taste
  • A sommelier who will be happy to share their knowledge
  • An ideal masterclass for those who speak English but love all things French


The cost is inclusive of
  • The services of a qualified sommelier
  • An assortment of bread to accompany the session (from the bakery that also supplies the French presidential palace)
  • A list of the wines that you have tasted and a wine-tasting record
  • The chance to sample 6 different French wines (including a glass of champagne)


The cost is not inclusive of
  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • Any food or drink not specified above
  • Tips (optional)
  • All other extras


Useful Tips
* Availability: every day (excluding Dec. 24 & 31, and other exceptional dates)
* Start time: 5pm
* Duration: 2 hours
* Location: 1st arrondissement, central Paris
* Getting there: metro Louvre Rivoli (line 1), Etienne Marcel (line 4)
* Number of wines to sample: 6
* Session conducted entirely in English
* Animals not permitted
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