Médoc, Sauternes, Bergerac...there is almost too much to try
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Wine Schools for good studentsThese are classes where you are sure not to get bored! Learn how to differentiate between the appellations, the grape varieties, speak about the colour of a wine, to sense the flavours in the mouth, to distinguish the fruity finish or the leathery tannins…
Bordeaux;)
Millesima, Winery and Wine SchoolIn the heart of Bordeaux, visit the temple of wine: 2,500,000 bottles representing the most illustrious Bordeaux châteaux. Welcome to the 1840 cellar of a grand cru wine trader, where you can choose a tasting session from among 4,000 wines.With a professional, discover the specific feature of "primeur" sales. There is a store where you will find a selection of bottles ready to be tasted, as well as other wine accessories. Admission fee.
Contact : Millesima, la Cave et l'Ecole du Vin Tel. +33 (0)5 57 80 88 50 / Fax +33 (0)5 57 80 88 19 Email : mpicot@millesima.com Web : www.millesima.com Opening information : All year round, by appointment only.   ;)
Bordeaux Wine SchoolThe Ecole du Vin de Bordeaux is pretension free and aimed at all who wish to discover the magical world of wine. 2-hour workshops, classes to learn which wines go with which dishes, evening classes, introductory courses and training courses... The choice of type of course is all yours.
Contact : Ecole du Vin de Bordeaux - Céline Lavergne Tel. +33 (0)5 56 00 22 85 / Fax +33 (0)5 56 00 22 99 Email : ecole@vins-bordeaux.fr Web : www.bordeaux.com ;)
Millésima Wine SchoolBest of wine tourism 2005 and 2007 – Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences category. In the very heart of Bordeaux, visit the temple of wine: 2,500,000 bottles from the most illustrious Bordeaux châteaux are showcased. Welcome to the 1840 wine storehouses of a grand cru merchant where you can choose from 4000 different wines to taste. Discover the particularities of buying ’en primeur’ futures wine. In the cellar you will find a selection of bottles ready to be tasted as well as a range of wine-related accessories.
Contact : Millésima Ecole du vin Tel. +33 (0)5 57 80 88 08 / Fax +33 (0)5 57 80 88 19 Email : mpicot@millesima.com Web : www.millesima.com Opening information : All year round, booking essential. Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm ;)
Ecole du BordeauxIn the heart of Bordeaux or in Pauillac (in the Médoc), the Ecole du Bordeaux allows novice or well-informed wine lovers to discover the secrets of the great Bordeaux wines. All year long the school proposes 2-hour or all-day lessons (which including lunch or dinner), for individuals or groups.
Contact : Ecole du Bordeaux Tel. +33 (0)5 56 90 91 92 / Fax +33 (0)5 56 79 35 47 Email : contact@bordeauxsaveurs.com Web : www.bordeauxsaveurs.com |
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Old stones and gourmet delights
A trip down the River Baïse or the Garonne Canal
