Tour de France 4-week course

Saddle up for 4 weeks exploring the glories of French wine! From the Loire to the Rhone, from Bordeaux to Burgundy, from the Alps to the Pyrenees, we'll cover it all in this thankfully Lycra-free exploration of France!

As usual we will taste 6 wines each week as we focus on a different region or country. Our 4 wk courses are perfect for those of you who like a deep dive with more detail and time to explore compared to our more general intro courses like the World of Wine series. So the perfect next step for those who have started their wine school journey. 

With Laura's expertise gained from years of teaching French Wine Scholar, as well her more recent qualification as a certified Bourgogne and Champagne educator, she'll be looking to show off both the classics of French wine as well as the lesser-known gems of the country which is the spiritual home of wine.

The full line-up will be decided nearer the time, but the plan is to spend week 1 in the Loire Valley - considered by many to be France's most exciting wine region at the moment. Crisp Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre is the best known wine, but what about the vast range of styles of Chenin Blanc? No doubt Laura will want to showcase some of the 'fine bubbles' that the Loire's sparkling wine is known for, as well as some of the fragrant and floral reds.

Weeks 2 and 3 will take us down the east of France. Perhaps our fizz will be from Champagne, perhaps from Alsace or Burgundy? Alsace will give us aromatic delights from a range of white grapes, Burgundy still sets the standard for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Maybe we'll explore the fascinating and unique wines of the Jura, a region held in the highest regard in France but little known beyond those shores...

Week 3 will also take us to the South - maybe Provence rose, perhaps rich and full-bodied Rhone reds, maybe the vast diversity of the Languedoc. 

Finally, in week 4, we'll explore the South-West and France. Perhaps we'll explore the world's first sparkling wine region, or the dizzying range of styles of Gaillac? Either way, some claret is bound to make an appearance.