Decanter Tours » CIVB http://decantertours.com Wine is for Sharing Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:31:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Want to learn how to taste like a pro? Here are two great Wine Tasting classes in Bordeaux. http://decantertours.com/want-to-learn-how-to-taste-like-a-pro-here-are-two-great-wine-tasting-classes-in-bordeaux/ http://decantertours.com/want-to-learn-how-to-taste-like-a-pro-here-are-two-great-wine-tasting-classes-in-bordeaux/#comments Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:33:31 +0000 Mary Dardenne http://decantertours.com/?p=299 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.

http://ecole.vins-bordeaux.fr

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/

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Wendy and Mary at the CIVB wine bar.

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