Bergerac: Food & Wine in Perigord
I love my job! This weekend I get to accompany three English journalists on a foodie press trip through one of France’s gastronomic capitals, Bergerac. The Perigord is full of charming half timbered houses, roling hills and truffels. Today was an education on the Bergerac terroir and apellations with a tasting at two wineries. Tomorrow the real fun starts. We are up early for a truffel hunt and cooking with truffels. Can’t wait!
Want to learn how to taste like a pro? Here are two great Wine Tasting classes in Bordeaux.
No visit to Bordeaux would be complete without an introduction to the three steps of tasting and the Bordeaux terroir.
The Bordeaux Wine School / Ecole du Vin at the CIVB (Conseil Interprofessionel des Vins de Bordeaux) the main wine governing board in Bordeaux offer various courses. They are located in the center of town just opposite the Tourist Office. Prices range from 25 euros for a 2-hour course to over 1000 euros for a 7-day intensive course.
Saint Emilion Vignobles et Chateaux is actually a wine boutique located in the center of St Emilion. They propose courses for 30 euros for maximum 30 people (it is best to make an appointment).
http://www.vignobleschateaux.com/
Winery Tours in Napa
We are covering Napa this week for future wine tour opportunities. From my cozy cottage at Sutter Home in the appropriately named Zinfandel Lane we will explore Bordeaux’s counterpart and keep you up to date on interesting things to do and best practices in this area. Stay with us!
What else do you do in January?
Which wine goes with Galette des Rois? The expert opinion is a Cremant de Bordeaux. Wendy and I tasted three wines, one dry white, one liquoreux and a crémant. The bubbles won hands down!
Wendy and Mary at the CIVB wine bar.
Riding in the vineyards
No better way to discover the Bordeaux vineyards.
There are a thousand ways to discover the vineyards of Bordeaux - gain a new perspective on horseback!
Contact us to visit Bordeaux in a different way.
Pessac Leognan Chateau Pape Clement and Haut Bailly
Visits at Chateau Pape Clement start with the history of the property. Each chateau has a story to tell. Rich in architecture and culture, Bordeaux has so much to offer the wine enthusiast.
American-owned Haut Bailly is an exceptional cru and they have an exciting new project! They have just hired a new chef and can propose lunches and dinners for small groups. A rare treat in this area!
Explanation of the grape varieties at Pape Clement
Pape Clement
Welcome
Opening of the new Wine Gallery in downtown Bordeaux.
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