Bordeaux: Tasting & Pairing Class with 6 Wines and Charcuterie

Q: "Is this tour family friendly?")

"No. This experience is for adults only, and all participants must be 18 or older.")

Q: "What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?")

"Unfortunately, this experience is not wheelchair accessible.")

Q: "Do I need wine knowledge to enjoy this?")

"No. The class is designed for beginners, and your guide teaches a simple tasting method you can reuse anywhere.")

Q: "Will I taste red and white wines?")

"Yes. You’ll taste both dry whites and reds, plus a mystery wine and a sweet wine.")

Q: "Is the tasting guided, or self-led?")

"It’s guided. Your host leads the session and explains what you’re tasting as you go.")

Q: "Can I buy bottles to take home?")

"Wine purchases are not included, but you may have the chance to buy bottles afterward depending on what’s available onsite.")

Compare reds and whites during a small group class, plus sample local cheese and meats

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· 1h 15 min · Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux: Tasting & Pairing Class with 6 Wines and Charcuterie

Slip into a tucked-away Bordeaux tasting room and let your senses do the work. Your English-speaking guide teaches a simple way to smell, taste, and compare, then pours six Bordeaux wines alongside cheese and charcuterie so the flavors snap into focus. It’s social, unrushed, and genuinely useful, the kind of class that changes how you order wine.

What You Get With This Tour

Bordeaux wine tasting class
Expert English-speaking wine guide
Six-glass tasting flight
Cheese and charcuterie pairing
Take-home tasting booklet
Small group experience
Guide tips
Additional food and drink

Tour Itinerary

1

Your tour begins at a Bordeaux tasting room
Meet your English-speaking wine guide at the discreet tasting room near Pont de Pierre. Get settled, meet your small group, and preview Bordeaux’s main wine styles before the first pour.
2

Get oriented to Bordeaux in a quick map talk
Start with the big picture: left bank vs right bank, key grapes, and why “appellation” matters. This fast primer makes the later tastings click, even if you’re a total beginner.
3

Learn a simple tasting method you can reuse
Practice sight, swirl, and aroma with clear cues for acidity, tannin, and body. Your guide gives you easy vocabulary that sounds natural, so you can describe what you like without feeling stiff.
4

Taste two dry whites and spot the differences
Compare two Bordeaux whites while you learn how climate and soil shape freshness and texture. Pair with small bites and notice how food changes the finish and brings out hidden notes.
5

Taste three reds built on classic blends
Move into Bordeaux reds and learn what Cabernet and Merlot contribute to structure and flavor. Your guide shows you how to read the glass for balance, oak, and tannin in real time.
6

Test your palate with a mystery wine
Try a blind “mystery” pour and use aroma and structure to guess the style. It’s playful, but it locks in the tasting method and helps you trust your own senses.
7

Your tour ends inside the tasting room
Wrap with a quick recap and your take-home tasting booklet, so you can practice later. Leave knowing which Bordeaux styles you enjoy most and what to look for when ordering wine.

Additional Information

Discover what to expect, what's included, and everything you need to know before booking.

Good to know:

Accessibility: Unfortunately, this experience is not wheelchair accessible. If you have concerns about your mobility, please contact us in advance.
Alcohol consumption: This experience includes wine tasting, and participants must be 18 or older.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.

Your 1-hour 15-minute tour includes:

Expert English-speaking wine guide
Wine tasting class
Six glasses of Bordeaux wine: one mystery wine, two dry white wines, three red wines, and one sweet wine
Cheese and charcuterie pairing
Take-home tasting booklet
Maximum group size of 6