Sensory tasting workshop at a Condrieu estate exploring the distinctive apricot, peach, violet and May blossom aromatics of Viognier across multiple Condrieu producers. Led by a trained oenologist; includes nose-training kit and comparative tasting across three Condrieu cuvees.
Address: 42410 Condrieu, France, Rhone Valley
Curated outdoor tasting experience combining a visit to the Pont du Gard UNESCO aqueduct with a Tavel rosé picnic at a producer estate. Three Tavel estates represented; the only appellation where all wines are rosé; picnic basket with Provencal charcuterie included.
Tasting experience focussed on the unique Muscat Vin Doux Naturel production of Beaumes-de-Venise, one of the Rhone's most distinctive sweet wines. Includes a fortification demonstration at the cooperative, tasting across young and aged Muscat styles, and food pairing with local nougat.
Guided walk through the Dentelles de Montmirail limestone ridges at sunset with a tasting of Gigondas and Vacqueyras under the Triassic rock formations. Three wines poured at altitude against one of the Southern Rhone's most dramatic backdrops.
River barge cruise from Avignon along the Rhone with onboard tasting of Southern Rhone wines. The sommelier presents a structured four-wine flight of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Tavel, Lirac and Cotes du Rhone while passing the historic river estates. Optional docking at a riverside vineyard.
Join M. Chapoutier's biodynamic harvest team on the Hermitage hill or Crozes-Hermitage vineyards. Participants pick alongside winery staff, learn biodynamic viticulture principles, and finish with a hosted lunch with Hermitage wines and the Chapoutier team.
Private vertical tasting of E. Guigal's La La wines (La Landonne, La Mouline, La Turque) across multiple vintages in the Ampuis cellars. Led by a senior member of the Guigal team; access to barrel samples from current vintage.
