Saturday Wine Experience: La Belle France

The is simply the best way to spend a Saturday! There is something uniquely sophisticated yet cozy about a delicious lunch at Hotel du Vin - it’s the perfect backdrop for exploring the nuances of French viticulture.

Enjoy a wine tasting experience, including 12 different wines, essentially taking a liquid tour from the chalky soils of Champagne down to the sun-drenched hills of the Languedoc.

Beginning with sparkling wine you'll taste 12 wines of all colours & styles from France's iconic wine regions from the the crips wines of the Loire to the sun-baked slopes of the southern Rhone.

A few little added extras to make your day perfect, just for you:

Pace yourself or dive straight in: with 12 wines on the docket, those small pours add up! Don't be afraid to use the "spit bucket" (spittoon) for a few rounds—it’s what the pros do to keep their palate sharp for the later bottles.  Alternatively, sit back & enjoy the day in full!

The Cheese Board Finale: save a little bit of your favorite red or a dessert wine (if provided) to pair with that post-lunch cheese. The saltiness of the cheese will completely change how you perceive the fruit in the wine.

Ask the "Silly" Questions: Since it’s an informal day, it’s the best time to ask things like, "Why does this smell like wet rocks?" or "What makes a wine 'dry'?"

This is a brilliant blend of education and socializing. France has a way of making every bottle feel like a story, and there’s no better way to "read" those stories, all sandwiched around a two-course lunch in the Bistro of Hotel du Vin!

Why not make a weekend of it and book a room at Hotel du Vin?