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 on earth.
Precision tasting: a curated elite flight
While Burgundy is home to 33 prestigious Grand Cru appellations, we have moved beyond the standard labels to curate a highly selective flight of 6 "iconic" Grands Crus. This session focuses exclusively on rare parcels and world-renowned producers to showcase the absolute best of the Côte d'Or.
Sensory Perfection
Experience 6 high-end Grand Crus, each sourced from a different elite estate and across various vintages. Learn to identify the extraordinary depth, structure, and "extra soul" of a Chambertin Grand Cru and decode the complexity and endless after-taste of a Montrachet Grand Cru.
The Masterclass program :
THE ESSENTIALS
Overview of Burgundy’s Grand Cru hierarchy: understanding their precise geographical locations, geological specificities, and the historical heritage of these legendary "climats."
ART OF TASTING
Overview of Burgundy’s Grand Cru hierarchy: understanding their precise geographical locations, geological specificities, and the historical heritage of these legendary "climats."
THE TASTING EXPERIENCE
Blind tasting of 6 Grand Cru wines. To ensure an unbiased and profound discovery, we taste without the influence of the label. You explore a complete panorama of excellence: 6 iconic Grands Crus from 6 distinct world-class estates, featuring a curated selection of different vintages.
The Grand Cru selection
A prestigious line-up featuring the jewels of the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits.
White wines
Corton-Charlemagne & 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
Duration: 2 hours of immersive tasting.