Valéry and Jean-Daniel of Les Loges de la Folie , have established their "Summer Workshops" to help demystify wine. The first is an introduction to wine tasting, with simple tools in a fun and friendly environment and the second, a discovery of organic viticulture (followed by a tasting of wines from the area). Depending on the time you have, you can choose the type of visit / tasting that suits you best. Contact Contact
Degustation with patron saints
At Vignoble Klur in Alsace your themed wine tastingwill be accompanied by St Urbain (wine ballade), St Martin (degustation and farmers buffet), St Odile (degustation for the blind), St Médard (discovery of the region) and St Morand (wine and health). Listen to elemental stories about vines, wine and traditions and exchange knowledge about bio culture and biodynamic methods. This surprising degustation will stay an unforgettable memory to you and your friends and is ideal for small groups from 10 people, also being available as a customized event.
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to learn more about the possibilities.
Wine and fine food in Beaujolais – in 3 steps
Background information on history of vines and wine
After visiting the exposition ‘The History of winemakers in Beaujolais', which includes an exceptional collection of tools, displayed on 230 m2, you get from those hundreds of tools of ancient times to the most modern methods of cultivation and wine production. At Domaine Paire, which exists already for four centuries, biological cultivation is order of the day, meaning suppressing the use of insecticides, herbicides, fertilizers and artificial plant products. You will hear and discuss about different methods of wine production, oenology, natural yeast, sulphates... and it will become more and more obvious why following the biological way makes a lot of sense.
An introduction to wine tasting is the second part of your program and takes place in the estate's reception hall. You will learn how to open, serve and taste a wine with the greatest of pleasure. We will speak about:
- colours and its signification
- principal aromas of wine
- balance of tastes, matching food and wines
Adegustation of agricultural products completes the work shop by giving a practical example for matching food :
- a local cheese is served accompanied by white wine
- local charcuterie accompanied by 2 red wines
An entertaining quiz eases this part of the degustation
The program is ideal for groups but can also be booked by a family. Please
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the estate for more information.
Wine school and discoveries in Dordogne
Wine school Enjoy the magnificent setting of Chateau Haut Garrigue and discover the wines of the region. Beginners and experts will equally appreciate the experience of a two hour or full day training, which can be accompanied by a delicious meal. Please c
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Caroline Feely, wine maker and trainer licensed by WSET Wine & Spirit Education Trust, the world's leading wine education organisation. All services are available in English and French.
Price list Wine Experiences: 2 hour discoveries:
Introduction to French Wines: EUR 20 per person
The Magic of the Earth: discovery of bio and biodynamic methods: EUR 20 per person
Wine & Food Pairing: Thursdays 12-14h, EUR 30 per person
Magic aperitif (activities, drinks, aperitif): EUR 10 per adult/EUR 5 per child.
Full day discoveries: Play winemaker for a day: including practical training, leisurely breakfast and your own blending of wine which will be absolutely unique. 10-16h EUR, 150 per person
The Complete Wine Workshop: EUR 99 per person
Available all year, reservations obligatory, minimum 2 people
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Farmers aperitif in Beaujolais
Nothing is better suited to discover the work of the
winemaker and the agricultural products of the near surrounding. Count in about
three hours and visit Domaine Paire ,
which is only a stones’ throw away from Lyon.
The tour starts directly on the vineyard by discovering the methods of
biological cultivation. Next you visit the museum where you can admire the collection
of winemaker tools and learn more about the evolution of vine culture since the
Middle Ages until today. This preparation allows you to understand the methods
of today’s wine production and gives you profound background knowledge for the following
wine tasting. It is Jean-Jacques Paire who will accompany your during your
visit by giving advice for tasting and enjoying the estate’s white, rosés and
red wines -and surprises you with plates of agricultural products: crudités of
the season, local charcuterie and cheeses produced in Cenves at Haut
Beaujolais. Jean Jacques will lead you once again back into the Middle Ages
with hypocras. The farmer’s aperitif
at the winemakers is a product approved by the national network ‘Bienvenue à la ferme’ - Welcome
to the farm.
This workshop is subject to charge and can be arranged
upon request for individuals and groups. Domaine Paire offers further wine
discoveries on reservation. If you rather drop by spontaneously:
degustation and farm shop are available Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 to 19h
from 1st of July until 15th of September, all year by previous
arrangement.
Offer a Gift
OFFER A GIFT OF A WONDERFUL VISIT, WINE-TASTING & SIMPLE PICNIC ON AN ORGANIC VINEYARD:
Purchase our online voucher of 50 euro that entitles you to a wine-tasting tour with simple picnic for 2 people in the area of your choice in beautiful France. A perfect gift or a wonderful excursion during your planned visit in the vineyards of France!
This tour and tasting with a member of our network of Organic Wine Tours includes:
- A personal welcome and an introduction to the vineyard and our network of organic wine tours in France
- A visit to the vineyard including discovery of the wines of the region and of organic farming
- An introduction to wine tasting and characteristics of wines from organic winegrower accompanied by a snack (organic products of local agriculture and 3 wines)
- Suggestions for the discovery of vineyards, wine-tasting and food and wine nearby
Duration 1:30.
Book your visit to the area of your choice by phone or email at least two days before arrival and present this voucher and proof of payment. This voucher is valid for one year from date of purchase. Some areas offer accommodation, others will help you to find accommodation close by. See you soon at one of us.Some estates will propose a guest room or cottage stay, the others will help you to find an accomodation nearby. Feel free to ask for help.
Discoveries of the region, of the climate, the biological culture and biodynamic wines - that is what Vignoble Klurin Katzenthal proposes. The Gourmet and Creative Workshops combine vines and wines with a general approach to bio culture. Learning how to lay out a biological vegetable garden - even on a balcony to do a first step -, transforming card box wine boxes into designer furniture, understanding the secrets of fermentation of bio wines by kneading a Kugelhopf pastry, collecting wild plants on the vineyard and transforming them into delicious snacks: experience the various biodynamic approaches. A guided cellar tour, a wine tasting and some delicious food accompany each workshop, which take place on either a fixed date or can be arranged by reservation, customized upon request. The workshops are subject to charge and proposed to individuals (see fixed dates) or to small closed groups (minimum 6 people). Participation in a workshop can also be combined with a longer stay at Vignoble Klur. The farm shop is open all year long from Monday to Saturday from 13:30 to 18h and by arrangement.
