A Day in Bordeaux: Masterclass with Bordelaise Lunch
Saturday 2 February 2013
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Discover the world’s most famous wine region with a comprehensive Introduction to Bordeaux led by award-winning wine writer and broadcaster Susy Atkins.
Novices and experts alike will benefit from this thorough overview of Bordeaux covering its grapes, its history and just why its wines can be so compelling. We'll taste through the entire region, not only classic reds but whites and roses too, highlighting some standout estates along the way and enjoying the wines with some stunning food pairings. Susy Atkins, is best known for her Sunday Telegraph column and regular appearances on BBC1's Saturday Kitchen, and you'll have a chance to chat to Susy throughout the day, and understand just how approachable and versatile the wines of Bordeaux can be.
11.00 – 11.15 Arrive & Sparkling Bordeaux reception
11.15 – 11.45 Introduction to the region: terroir, grapes, history
11.45 – 12.30 Sparkling, White & Rose of Bordeaux
12.30 – 13:30 Bordelaise Lunch
13.30 – 14.30 Red Wines: Left Bank vs Right Bank
14.30 – 15.00 Final Remarks, Q&A