Tastings, courses and structured sessions in Bordeaux that teach you the region in a glass.
Tastings, courses and structured sessions in Bordeaux that teach you the region in a glass.
The official Bordeaux Wine School run by the CIVB (Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux), offering half-day to full-week structured programmes in French and English. From introduction to WSET-aligned advanced study.
WSET Level 2 and Level 3 Award in Wines programmes delivered in Bordeaux by an accredited provider, with emphasis on Bordeaux appellations and classification systems. Internationally recognised qualifications.
Structured wine education workshops at Les Sources de Caudalie adjacent to Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte. Half-day guided sessions cover Pessac-Leognan classification, blending trials, sensory analysis, and food-wine pairing.
Wine education programmes run by the Saint-Emilion wine union at the Maison du Vin. Covers Right Bank classification, Merlot and Cabernet Franc identification, and structured Grand Cru tasting sessions for professionals and visitors.
Peak wine-travel season in Bordeaux is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Bordeaux rewards trust.