11. Wines of Bordeaux, France

11. Wines of Bordeaux, France

$20.00

Instructor: David Anderson, WSET-3

Located on the western coastline of France, the land of Aquitaine, thought to have been planted with grapes from Spain by the Romans, is today a powerhouse of the French wine industry. In this class, we look at its history and evolution, what makes its terroir so distinct, and sample eight different wines from the region.

Self-Guided Online Class Only.  Wines not included.

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Description

This class covers some of the major types of wines, blends, and varietals produced in Piedmont, Italy. To prepare, you will want to source the following nine (9) kinds of Piemontese wines. These are available in the Pacific Northwest wine market. If you cannot find them, a suitable alternative is to source a variety of wines from Piedmont, from the respective DOC/DOCG regions noted below:

  • Bordeaux blanc
  • Cabernet Franc rosé
  • Bordeaux Supérieur Merlot-dominant red wine
  • Lalande-de-Pomerol Merlot-dominant red wine
  • Médoc Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant red wine
  • Saint-Julien Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant red wine
  • Saint-Émilion Merlot-dominant red wine
  • Sauternes sweet white dessert wine

If you enjoyed this class, you may want to look into others focusing on France and French wines, including Class 12, Wars and Wine; Class 14, Wines of Burgundy; Class 20, Ancient Varietals; And Class 23, Ancient Varietals Part 2. They are available for purchase and download through this online store.