Join us for a fun wine tasting day (11am to 4pm) including a delicious two-course lunch starting with Champagne. Our Saturday courses are relaxed and informal experiences suitable for anybody from beginners to enthusiasts.
Perfect for French Wine Enthusiasts! Beginning with France's Finest Sparkling Wine - Champagne ...Join us for a relaxed and flavour-packed Saturday as we take you on a delicious journey through France's most iconic wine regions
2-Course Menu (and wines) included in event price
(please advise of any allergies on booking)
*Starters*:
French onion soup
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Truffled Croque Monsieur
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Scallop veloute, caviar chantilly
*Mains*:
Confit Duck a l’orange
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Bouillabaisse, sauce rouille & fennel salad
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Ratatouille, Goats cheese fritter
Dessert or Cheese (available as an add on, on the day)
Tart au citron, raspberries & crème fraiche
Artisan cheeseboard, honey & crackers
(additional courses will be added to your own account on the day)
Saturday courses all include:
Glass of Champagne - learn about the British influences on this most famous of the sparkling wines of the world
Introduction to the country's major wine regions
Learn how Frances diverse climate and regions shape its wines
Major red grape varieties – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, , Syrah, Grenache and other famous grapes to look out for.
Major white grape varieties – Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Viognier and others!
How wine is made - grapes, fermentation, ageing
How to taste wines – aroma, taste and describing wines
Recognising elements of wine - tannin, acidity, oak
Tutored tasting of 12 wines
The effect of climate on the taste of wine
Which wines to buy / where to obtain the best value for money / storing & serving wine / understanding wine labels
Food & Wine matching – tips & advice – with practical tastings.
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