Blind Bordeaux Natural Wine and Cheese Experience
Put your senses to the test with organic Bordeaux wines, local cheese, and the guidance of a passionate sommelier.
This blind Bordeaux wine tasting invites you into a convivial, small-group setting where you discover the region's most celebrated wines without seeing the label first. Guided by a local sommelier, the session pairs organic Bordeaux selections with a platter of regional cheese, charcuterie, and fresh French baguette.
The format is deliberately approachable. Whether you have never attended a formal tasting or you already follow Bordeaux vintages closely, the blind approach levels the playing field and sparks genuine curiosity about what is in your glass.
Beyond the tasting itself, the session covers the main grape varieties grown across Bordeaux, the geography of the wine regions, the logic behind the 1855 Classification, and the evolving influence of climate change on modern vintages. You will also leave with a clearer understanding of wine labels and a more grounded perspective on sulphites.
The venue, Couleurs du Vin, sits in the heart of Bordeaux and has built a reputation for making wine knowledge accessible without sacrificing depth. Children are welcomed with fruit juice so the experience remains inclusive for all ages.
Tour Highlights
Taste organic Bordeaux wines blind, relying only on your senses before any label is revealed.
Enjoy a curated platter of local cheese, charcuterie, and fresh baguette chosen to complement the wines.
Explore the principal wine regions of Bordeaux and understand what makes each appellation distinct.
Learn to read a Bordeaux wine label with confidence, from producer details to vintage codes.
Discover how shifting climate patterns are reshaping the character of Bordeaux wines year by year.
Share the session with a small group, creating an intimate atmosphere that encourages questions and discussion.
Unpack the story behind the 1855 Classification and why it still shapes how Bordeaux is perceived globally.
What to Expect
Your sommelier introduces the blind tasting format and explains how the session will unfold. A brief overview of Bordeaux wine culture sets the context before the first pour.
Wines are served without labels, prompting you to evaluate colour, aroma, and taste before making your guess. The sommelier guides each round with structured observations and storytelling about the winemakers behind each bottle.
A platter of regional cheese and charcuterie accompanies the tasting, with guidance on which combinations bring out the best in each wine. Fresh baguette rounds out the experience.
The group explores grape varieties, the geography of Bordeaux appellations, and the 1855 Classification. The sommelier also addresses common questions around sulphites, hangovers, and label reading.
Labels are unveiled and the group reflects on what the blind tasting revealed about personal palate and perception. An open discussion closes the session and gives everyone a chance to ask follow-up questions.
What Is Included
Included
- Organic Bordeaux wines (quantity depends on chosen option)
- Cheese and charcuterie platter
- Fresh French baguette
- Guidance from a local sommelier
- Fruit juice for children
Not Included
- Additional drinks beyond the tasting
- Transport to and from the venue
- Gratuities
Important Information
Reserve Your Spot
Spaces in this small-group session are limited. Secure your place at Couleurs du Vin and explore Bordeaux wine in a format that is both educational and genuinely enjoyable.
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