Secrets of Wine Ageing

Duration For a day

Budget (from) 175 € incl. VAT/pers

Themes
  • Authenticity
  • Wine & Spirits
  • Culture & History
  • Just for you

Highlights

  • Visit of a caskmaker with a presentation of the stages of barrel making.
  • Lunch in the vineyard.
  • Visit of a castle and ageing of wines in barrels
  • Tasting workshop and influence of wood on the character and aromas of a wine (min 8 people)
  • Price varies according to the number of participants and services required.
  • Only by reservation - Limited number of places.

Ageing the wine in oak barrels is a key defining factor for great Bordeaux wines. Making the barrels and the know-how of local barrel-makers are important complements to winemaking. During this experience you will get to visit a traditional barrel-maker in their studio. On top of that, you get to taste different Bordeaux wines with a focus on the impact of maturation and oak barrels on the wine. 

The experience

The experience as described is indicative and flexible. Do not hesitate to fill in your wishes or practical information when you make your request (duration, special requests, food constraints). An adapted and tailor-made proposal will be made for you.

  • Cask maker and winemaker know-how

    Start your day with a unique experience. Discover the know-how of cask makers, passed down from generation to generation, and essential to the creation of great wines. Continue your day with a visit to a wine estate and discover the influence of winemaking techniques and ageing on winemaking.

  • Influence on the wine

    Continue your day by visiting a Bordeaux wine estate and discover first hand the influence of winemaking techniques and oak ageing on wine.

  • Private tasting

    Enjoy a tasting experience that allows you to discover Bordeaux wines and the influences of oak ageing on the aromas. Be it white, red of fortified wines.