Wines of France

Embrace France’s long tradition of making excellent quality wines with these one night classes. Delve into the history of the different regions and explore the styles of wine that each has to offer. Help boost your wine confidence by learning how to decipher French labels as you adopt a comfort level with these wonderful wines.

Note: An Elementary to Intermediate level of wine knowledge is required for this course.

Champagne and Burgundy
Champagne is a sparkling wine but not all sparkling wines are Champagne! What better way to celebrate life than to enjoy an evening of Champagne and Burgundy. Learn the production methods involved in the making of Champagne to help give you an understanding of why it is in a league of its own. You cannot discuss Burgundy without discussing the complexities of terroir. The course helps you navigate around the differences that each terroir can impart on the wine.
BC311W12A Fri, Feb 17, 6-8:30pm; UBC Robson Square. $150

Loire and Bordeaux
The Loire Valley sits north of Bordeaux on the Atlantic Coast and offers an array of wines – everything from Sauvignon Blanc to Chenin Blanc to Cabernet Franc. Loire and Bordeaux also produce some of the world’s greatest dessert wines. Join us for a look at the diversity of the Loire wines combined with the nobility of the Bordeaux wines. Bordeaux has always been a benchmark for collectors around the world fetching some of the highest prices. Learn the appeal of these wines as we look at the quality classification and rating systems driving these great wines.
BC311W12B Fri, Feb 24, 6-8:30pm; UBC Robson Square. $135

Alsace, Rhone and Languedoc-Rousillon
Alsace is one of the warmest areas in France and is noted for its rich white wines. We combine the wonderful whites of Alsace with the warm, rich spicy reds of the Rhone and Languedoc to make for a perfectly balanced evening. Languedoc is one of the most upcoming regions from France that is making wines to compete with the new world style. These wines offer great value at an affordable price. Chateauneuf-du-Pape drinkers will not want to miss this evening.
BC311W12C Fri, Mar 2, 6-8:30pm; UBC Robson Square. $120
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