Top France Wine Making Workshops

There’s no need to travel all around France to sample the country’s renowned wines—this wine-tasting experience lets you develop your palate without leaving Marseille. Visit a popular local wine shop and enjoy a guided wine-tasting experience led by an experienced wine trader and importer. Choose to focus on Provence wines, taste the different French wine regions, or compare French and world wines during a unique tasting tailored to your group.

Go beyond wine tasting and experience Bordeaux’s world-famous winemaking traditions firsthand during this wine-creation workshop. Create your very own custom “cuvée” (wine blend) by mixing together different grape varieties under the guidance of an oenologist. At the end of the workshop, cork and label your bottle of wine to take home and enjoy admission to the Wine and Trade Museum.

Muriel GUETH, an independent winegrower, passionately shares her profession, expertise and vision of wine “through a feminine lens”. Each tasting is tailored to participants’ tastes, expectations and level of wine knowledge. The experience encourages conversation, conviviality and discovery. Visitors leave with a better understanding of Alsace wines and the memory of an authentic encounter with a winegrowing family. An immersive behind-the-scenes visit of the estate, including the wine cellar. A unique, personalised tasting: choose and taste 7 organic Alsace wines from selected vineyard plots. Compare two terroirs and tailor your tasting experience to your preferences. A tasting accompanied by a slice of kougelhopf, a traditional Alsatian cake, and a few crackers. A tasting of 3 different grape juices (10 cl each) is offered to children and teenagers. An exceptional natural setting in the heart of the Alsace vineyards.

The Roussillon region around Perpignan is renowned for its wines, and this private wine-tasting workshop offers an easy and personalized way to discover them. Head to an organic vineyard in the hills around the city, meet your winemaker host, and sample 6-8 red, white, rosé, and naturally sweet wines. As you sip and savor, learn about local terroirs and grape varieties; and graze on perfectly paired cheeses, charcuterie, and chocolate—delicious!

You don’t have to spend an entire day visiting wineries to learn the secrets of France’s world-famous Champagne. This compact tasting experience is ideal for wine lovers short on time. Make your own way to the Premier Cru winery just outside Reims, admire the mountain views as you stroll through the vineyards, then sip three handpicked Champagnes during an Expert-led tasting as you learn all about the Champagne-making process.

Going to Bordeaux without sampling the wines would be like going to Rome without trying pizza. This workshop, led by an expert in the field, introduces you to six different wines from the region, accompanied with local snacks. Improve your wine knowledge and vocabulary with a blind tasting, and take-home information brochures are provided too.

No one can spend any time in France without indulging in two of the country’s passions: cheese and wine. But Alsatian wines boast a unique terroir and grape-first labeling, and can be tricky to decipher without experience. Get a crash course in pairing the region’s most beloved wines and aged cheeses during this express tasting experience—after just 90 minutes, feel confident ordering and purchasing wine like a pro.

A fast, tutored wine tasting in a top wine shop, including: 6 premium wInes. Included in the price is a glass of any single favorite wine at the close of the tasting, and tastings can be tailored to your tastes, and include either of the three following options: - Wines of Provence (a dive into the tastes and history of this wonderful region) - Wines of France (comparing and contrasting regional styles, varietals and tastes) - Comparative tasting of France and the World (3 pairs of one French and one foreign wine of the same varietal, with a focus of the qualities of different countries, and their relation to France) Wines are largely premium, with most tasters coming from bottles at between €15 and €50, and we talk about the history, biology and business of Provencal, French and global winemaking. Stay on after to taste more of the 25 wines open daily in our wonderful Enomatic dispenser machines.Read less

France is world-renowned for its delicious cheese and butter, and this hands-on workshop lets you dive into the country’s cheesemaking and butter-making heritage. Visit a traditional local ‘fromagerie’ (cheese shop), “Paroles de Fromagers”, meet the cheesemakers, and learn the secrets of cheese and butter making during a fun and interactive workshop. Finally, sample some of the delicious cheeses paired with French wine.

An immersive tour Discover the backstage of a winery by visiting its cellar and storage and packaging facilities. A feminine approach to wine Discover a vision of wine that highlights finesse and elegance with a non-intrusive approach to winemaking. A unique tasting Enjoy 6 organic Alsace wines from parcel selections, reflecting the identity of 2 different terroirs. A gourmet tasting Enjoy 6 gourmet bites of bread, cold cuts and quality cheeses. An amazing wine To conclude the tasting, a 7th more surprising wine will be offered for tasting. An exceptional framework Enjoy a beautiful natural setting, in the heart of the vineyard.

Far from the usual guided tours, this experience is led by a local sommelier from Lyon and takes place entirely on the Croix-Rousse plateau, away from the tourist trail. As we stroll through the old Canuts district, you'll discover the history of the silk weavers who shaped it, and together we'll choose, from the neighborhood's artisans, the products for our tasting. The walk ends in one of the city's oldest wine cellars, where a true wine workshop begins. There, you'll learn to taste wine simply, to pair it with the specialties gathered along the way, and even to try deliberately mismatched pairings, so you can discover your own preferences and understand the principles that guide a sommelier. As you leave, you'll receive a guide to my favorite Lyon addresses, including restaurants, wine bars and places to visit, so the experience continues throughout your stay.

Beaune is the gateway to the Burgundy wine region, but you don’t have to travel far from the city to sample its famous wines. This private tasting experience is guided by a professional sommelier and custom-made just for you and your group. Sample a hand-picked selection of seven red and white wines, all of them Premier Cru or Grand Cru classified, and learn how to identify the different varietals, producers, and terroir.

The workshop takes place in a vaulted cellar of 1850, and is led by official Ambassadors of the Climats of Burgundy. They will put their expertise and good humor at your service!

When in Cognac, tasting the eponymous liquor is a must-do. Even more exciting is a behind-the-scenes tour of a working distillery to learn the secrets behind the famous brandy. On this tour, you’ll do both. Make your way to the historic, family-run Cognac house, a short drive or train ride from Cognac. Explore the distillery, aging cellar, and bottling workshop on a guided tour, then sample three aged Cognacs.

We receive small groups. You ask all your questions, even the ones you don't dare ask elsewhere, and the tasting adapts to everyone's level, from newbie to experienced amateur. You are tasting in a real downtown cellar, open since 2004, and not in a visitor room. Around you, the bottles we sell every day: family estates and independent winemakers from Burgundy. The house is run by Adrien Tirelli, Master Caviste. Every team member is an Ambassador of the Burgundy Vineyard Climates, a title that guarantees you professional expertise throughout the tasting. Around you, over 1,000 wines and spirits. If a wine you tasted pleased you, you can order it, with a tax-free service for export depending on your destination. The 4 wines are served from the village appellation to the Grand Cru. You don't read the difference between the Climats, you taste it.

Wines from small family producers. At the end of the tasting you will be able to answer to these questions : Which cheese with which wine ? Why wines of Burgundy are so famous ? What kind of wine can you find into Burgundy ? How wine is made ? Conditions : local guide, wine specialist, small group (less than 6), possible to by the wines at the end of the tasting session. We stay into Dijon, there is no visit into the wineyards.

- Discover French Wine: Learn key French regions, grapes, winemaking styles, and how to read a wine label. - How to taste: Discover how to taste wine through sight, aroma, and palate with simple, practical tips. - Taste 5 French Wines: Taste five carefully selected French wines, from Champagne, to white and red or sweet wines. - Share, Ask & Discover Ask questions, share impressions, and explore French wine culture with your sommelier.

Discover one of the Latin Quarter’s must-visit foodie destinations when you tour the Rue Mouffetard’s famed market—and follow up your explorations with a tutored food and cheese tasting—on this small-group tour. Meet your guide right in the market, chat with local producers, and then head to an intimate restaurant. You’ll taste several different wines alongside a French cheese plate, and will learn about the art of pairing from the restaurant’s chef.

Tasting of 5 Burgundy wines, a unique experience in Dijon Immerse yourself in the heart of the Burgundy terroir with an intimate tasting at the cellar of La Source des Vins , ideally located in front of the majestic cathedral Sainte Benigne, in the center of Dijon. In this authentic setting, discover the richness and diversity of the Climats de Bourgogne , a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guided by an enthusiast, you will taste a selection of 5 Burgundy wines , carefully chosen according to the discoveries and rarities of the moment. Each wine tells a unique story, between ancestral know-how and the singularity of the terroirs. Friendly and educational experience in a place steeped in history. Located in the heart of Dijon, a city with rich and cultural heritage. Let yourself be transported by the flavors and history of one of the most prestigious vineyards in the world. An unmissable experience for wine lovers and curious!

Start your Paris vacation in style with a private arrival transfer from Charles de Gaulle airport. With a prepaid private transfer, there will be no waiting around at the airport—your driver will meet you on arrival, help with your luggage, and take you directly to your central Paris hotel in the comfort of private, air-conditioned vehicle.

Experience the true taste of Bordeaux and taste the region's famous wine at a local winery, just steps from Place Gambetta. With two brothers as hosts, you will taste three traditional grape varieties while listening to simple but interesting explanations about wine and its production. Other perks include a platter of Basque country cheese and ham.

Don’t just drink wine in Paris—blend your own during this winemaking workshop. In an 18th-century royal wine cellar in the heart of the city, learn how to create your own wine and design a personalized label with an experienced winemaker. Taste different grape varietals to select the ones you like, and then take your bottle with you at the end of class.

Experience culture and art through the ages with a guided tour of Paris’s Louvre Museum. Discover many of the museum's best-known collection highlights while your guide shares stories about the artworks and discusses the museum's long history—leave the brochure at home, your guide has better stories to share. Choose from a standard group, small-group, private, or self-guided express tour to fit your budget and schedule.