Premier vs Grand Cru: the elite duel

Experience the subtle nuances that separate the exceptional from the legendary. This wine class is designed for those who wish to delve deeper into Burgundy’s terroirs and its “climats”. We invite you to a side-by-side confrontation.

Comparative tasting

By tasting a Premier Cru next to a Grand Cru from the same village, you refine your knowledge of the hierarchy of Burgundy wines. 

Sensory Analysis

This immersion into the top 11% of Burgundy production is a rare opportunity to taste world-class bottles side-by-side – identifying their differences, their common points and discovering your personal preferences. 

BURGUNDY FUNDAMENTALS
Review of the essentials: the wines from Burgundy & the grapes, the geography, the AOC system, how to read a label…

INTRODUCTION TO WINE TASTING
Master the professional techniques of sensory analysis: refining your visual, olfactory, and gustatory examination.

THE TASTING EXPERIENCE
Blind tasting of 6 wines (no influence of the label) offering a direct comparison between a Premier Cru and a Grand Cru from the same village. 

Example:

The specific wines may vary through the year.

White wines 

Village of Pernand-Vergelesses : 1er cru Sous Frétille & Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 

Red wines 

Village of Morey-Saint-Denis : 1er cru Millandes & Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru 
Village of Vosne-Romanée : 1er cru Suchots & Echezeaux Grand Cru 

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