Wine tasting
basics
A wine can be tasted in a thousand different ways, but to truly understand the cuvée in your glass, we suggest following three essential steps.
The steps of
Tasting
The first is simply to observe the wine : its colour, its reflections, its clarity. This quiet moment of contemplation already reveals part of its personality.
Then comes the first nose. Bring the glass gently towards you as soon as it’s poured to capture the most volatile aromas.
Next, the second nose: swirl the wine lightly to release a new wave of aromatics. Each nose tells its own story.
On the palate, focus on how the wine moves : the attack, the mid‑palate, the finish. Texture, freshness, flavour, length — all are key markers. This is where the wine truly expresses itself and reveals the harmony characteristic of wines from Bordeaux.
Now it’s your turn !
Tasting with the Bordeaux wine school
Wherever you are, we invite you to explore the world of Bordeaux wines from the inside out.
Our role is to give you the keys to understanding and appreciating the full spectrum of Bordeaux’s styles and expressions, before perhaps setting off one day to discover the vineyards in person.
How do we do it ?
Through hands‑on workshops, welcoming guided tastings, and accessible introductions designed to make the world of Bordeaux feel closer than ever.
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Sarah Arnould -
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Louis Vizet