Wine-tasting workshops

An introduction to wine tasting

Does the world of wine intimidate you? Do you love wine but don’t know how to talk about it? This workshop is for you! Both educational and fun, this special session is designed for beginners who want to discover wine tasting, learn the basics to better understand and appreciate wines, and learn how to talk about them… in a relaxed and accessible way.

What’s on the agenda for this workshop

(Durée : env. 2h)

No more complicated jargon! Led by our sommelier-host, you’ll learn to trust your senses in a friendly atmosphere.

Understanding grape varieties: Why does a wine taste of grapefruit or pepper? It all comes down to the grapes!

The art of wine tasting in 3 steps: Learn to observe (the colour), smell (the aroma) and taste (the flavour) like a pro.

Wine vocabulary made easy: Put your feelings into simple words (acidity, tannins, body, aromas).

The Scent Game: Fun little tests to refresh your sense of smell.

Dégustation de vin à Lyon

An introduction to wine tasting

The tasting: A tour of France’s single-varietal wines

To really understand wine, there’s nothing quite like tasting ‘single-varietal’ wines – that is, wines made from a single grape variety, without any blending. We’ve selected six iconic wines for you to take a flavour tour of France:

The Reds: The crispness and red fruit notes of Gamay, set against the power and spicy notes (pepper and violet) of Syrah. (The sixth wine will be a surprise from our sommelier to test your new knowledge!)

White wines: The buttery notes of Chardonnay, the crispness of Sauvignon (or Chenin), and the floral richness of Roussanne (or Marsanne).

An introduction to wine tasting

The little extras from the workshop

Souvenir gift: Take home a complimentary tasting glass!

Educational material: You will be given a booklet so you don’t forget any of your discoveries.