Workshops in Bordeaux: 6 Worth Clearing a Day For

1.Introduction to Bordeaux Wines Tasting Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 196 reviews · 1 hour · from $34Our pick

Meet a wine guide such as Antoine, Anna, or Enzo near Bordeaux’s Grand Theatre for a relaxed one-hour class. Taste one white, two reds, including a Grand Cru, and pair them with local cheese and charcuterie. You’ll practice tasting, explore terroir and blending, and use aroma exercises to sharpen your senses.

“Fantastic, great guide, fun and informative activity, not rushed highly recommended”

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2.Wine Masterclass with Cheese and Charcuterie Board

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 184 reviews · 1h 30m · from $53

Meet an English or French-speaking wine guide at Olala Bordeaux, near the Grand Théâtre, for a 90-minute class covering terroir, Bordeaux’s left and right banks, tasting technique, blending, aging, and storage. You’ll taste one white and five reds, including a grand cru, with cheese, charcuterie, baguette, and water.

“Very educational and informative with a sommelier who was cordial and generous with his knowledge. An excellent experience!”

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3.Bordeaux Wine Masterclass: Blending workshop with appetizer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54Top rated

Meet at 10:30 am in central Bordeaux for a seated, English-language workshop led by a professional sommelier. Taste wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhône, and the Loire, pair them with cheese and charcuterie, then make your own Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon blend. Guides may include Gabriel, Chloé, Dorian, or Hugo.

“The wine guide was very knowledgable. There were 12 of us and we all participated in tasting several wines. Also enjoyed the appetizer plate. Highly recommend this tour.”

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4.Bordeaux Wines Masterclass paired with cheeses & charcuterie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Meet near Bordeaux’s Grand Théâtre for a 90-minute English-language class with a local wine expert such as Hugo, Vincent, or Antoine. Taste one white and five reds, compare grape varieties, Left Bank and Right Bank styles, and a Bordeaux grand cru alongside cheese, charcuterie, and baguette.

“Noe was the perfect host and truly helped us understand all the complexity of Bordeaux wines. This is not your average wine tasting. It is truly a wine class. We learned so much about the geography, the grapes used in Bordeaux wines, and the history of wine production in the area. What really impressed me was how Noe helped us utilize all our senses to better understand the wines. He provided very deliberate instruction on how to recognize the various primary, secondary, and tertiary aromas and flavors. I really liked that we were able to try single grape wines to better understand what to look for when tasting Bordeaux wines.…”

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5.Workshop Bordeaux wine tasting: 4 reds & charcuterie pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 1 hour · from $46

Taste four Bordeaux reds with Cécilia or Mathilde in a small group of up to six. You’ll compare Left Bank and Right Bank styles, try an aroma game, pair each wine with charcuterie, and take home a tasting booklet. The setting may be a stone room, courtyard, or underground cellar.

“Host was extremely knowledgable and very kind. She played a “game” to name scents we found in the wine. Hosted in a small cellar which added to ambiance”

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6.Wine Masterclass & Blending workshop with appetizer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · 1h 30m · from $53

Meet an English-speaking wine educator at À La Française in central Bordeaux for six French wine tastings, a hands-on cuvée blending session, blind tasting, and a classic apéritif of cheese, sausage, bread, and chocolate. The small group format suits curious beginners and wine lovers who want practical tasting skills without a full-day vineyard tour.

“Very small group. Great education about wine in the region. Was able to take time to answer all our questions. We previously went on a left and right bank wine tour but gained more information here. Definitely a must”

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