Grand Cru Tasting

Duration: 2h (5:30pm-7:30pm)
Price: 169,00€

What’s included

  • English speaking sommelier
  • Privatisation of our Vinothèque for the group
  • Artisanal cheeses platters from La Fromagerie du Louvre and bread baskets
  • Six fantastic French wines from Champagne, Alsace, Burgundy, Rhône, and two Bordeaux (including Chateau d’Yquem)

What you will learn

  • Champagne : how it is made and what makes it special
  • Wine appreciation techniques: how to taste wine properly – techniques and vocabulary
  • How to read a French wine label – concepts of Terroir and AOC – quick comparison Old World vs. New World
  • The main wine regions of France – the grapes they grow, the style of wines they make
  • The greatest wines of France: how they’re made and names to remember, what makes them so special and unique
  • French wine hierarchy and classification system explained
  • Plus answers to any questions you may have

Time & Place

Ô Chateau - 68, rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau - 75001 Paris Starting time 5.30PM - Arrival 10 to 15 minutes before the tasting start

Description

The “Grands Crus Tasting” is our deluxe wine tasting designed for people wishing to treat themselves with some high-end French wines. Exceptional wines are selected every week for this masterclass: older vintages, grands crus, premiers crus, grands crus classés from the nicest wineries in France. The sommelier will take you through a variety of themes to build up and refine your wine knowledge. With an innovative and refreshing approach, in just 2 hours, you will understand why French wines are so special! Do note, the final wine of the tasting is the very famous and legendary Château d’Yquem, a wine everyone must taste at least once in their life! This wine experience will end up being the highlight of your trip to France, a totally unique Parisian moment!

Cancellations

We offer complete refunds for cancellations notified at least 2 weeks before the date of the event. Within 14 to 3 days notice, the cancellation fee amounts to 50% of the total amount paid. Within 3 to 0 days of the date of your tasting or tour, cancellation fee amounts to 100% of the total amount paid.