Villa St Simon Wine Appreciation
Debunking de WineWhether you are an aficionado or simply enjoy wine, we have something for you.
Most evenings guests have the opportunity to join Les in the wine cellar where he presents Debunking de wine, a light-hearted ramble through Bordeaux wines and wine tasting.
For the wine connoisseurs – Les offers the Blaye Wine Academy course. See details below
Debunking de Wine
This hour and a half coached tasting and wine presentation is aimed at people who simply enjoy wine and are interested in enriching this pleasure.
We debunk all things pretentious and get down to basics. You will learn -
- How to read Bordeaux wine labels
- How to store, present and serve wine
- How to see the age and alcohol intensity of wine
- How to liberate and capture the bouquet of wine
- The anatomy and the techniques of tasting
- About pairing food with wine
Coached tastings
Simply feel like a sundowner? Join Les in the cellar for a coached tasting – two or three wines will be presented and most often finished in a nearby restaurant. Tastings range between €10 and €15 pp.
Wines of Bourdeaux
This two day course is aimed at wine aficionados who wish to advance their knowledge in depth, specifically as regards the wines of Bordeaux. We cover the following aspects-
- History of French wine
- How to read French labels
- Wine laws and AOC
- Terroir and Viniculture
- Vinification – techniques and trends
- Grapes varieties and the art of blending
- Chateaux that shaped Bordeaux
- Food paring with Bordeaux blends
The course fee is €245 per person and includes course material as well as the Bordeaux wines tasted.
Accommodation is not included in the price.
Course dates can be scheduled to your convenience for groups of at least four participants.
Please email your preferences to Les Kellen who will call you to discuss arrangements.
