Wine Tasting Classes
Grand Cru Experience
The ultimate Grand Cru collection: an exclusive 2-hour Burgundy tasting
Experience the pinnacle of Burgundy. In a comprehensive 2-hour format, explore the legendary reputation of the region’s finest terroirs. Discover why these specific plots of land have been revered for centuries as the ultimate expressions of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Precision tasting: a curated elite flight
Burgundy is home to 33 Grand Cru appellations, each representing the highest level of the region's vineyard hierarchy. Rather than attempting to illustrate them all, we have selected six iconic Grands Crus that we believe best express the diversity and prestige of Burgundy's greatest terroirs. Each wine has been chosen not only for its reputation, but also for its ability to illustrate a particular village, style, history or geological identity.
Sensory Perfection
Experience 6 exceptional Grand Crus, each sourced from a different renowned estate and representing a variety of vintages. Learn to identify the extraordinary depth, structure and complexity of a Chambertin Grand Cru, and discover the precision, balance and persistence that have made Chevalier-Montrachet one of the world's most admired white wines.
The Masterclass program :
THE ESSENTIALS
Understanding Burgundy's Grand Cru vineyards: their location, geological characteristics, history and place within Burgundy's hierarchy.
ART OF TASTING
The fundamentals of tasting: visual, aromatic and palate evaluation.
THE TASTING EXPERIENCE
Blind tasting of 6 carefully selected Grand Cru wines representing some of Burgundy's most iconic terroirs.
The Grand Cru selection
A prestigious line-up featuring the jewels of the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits.
White wines
Corton-Charlemagne & Chevalier-Montrachet
Red wines
Chambertin, Corton Bressandes, Clos de Vougeot & La Grande Rue Monopole
Your tasting instructors : Damien Delattre (34 years of experience) or Céline Dandelot (24 years of experience)
Glass used : Mouth-blown crystel glass, « Universel » model from Sydonios, manufactured in Northern France
Going further
Why did you create The Grand Cru Experience class?Duration: 2 hours of immersive tasting.