A 7-day eonological journey
PARIS / CHAMPAGNE / LOIRE
For gourmets and lovers of sparking and white wines! You will start your journey as a real parisien: Welcome evening in one of the coveted spot by connoisseurs followed the next day by a visit of a Parisian market. An appetizer for a week of taste and wine culture during which you will discover the intricacies of wine pairings, the secrets of winemaking, not to mention how to serve wine and how to approach wine tasting. You will gain the fundamentals of wine regions and in particular those of Champagne and the Loire Valley before going on site and visit caves and cellars.
This wonderful Journey would not be complete without a cooking lesson with a French Chef who will guide you to achieve a menu both balanced and full of flavor before enjoying a busy afternoon visiting one of the many museums of the Capital or to do window shopping in Paris followed by the closing night during which you will receive your training certificate.
Journey Details:
Programme
First day: Welcome and Program Presentation 
- Transport airport – hôtel*
- 19h – 21h : Get-together around a nice table
Second day: Paris and Gastronomy
- 10h – 12h : Visit of a Parisian market
- 12h – 14h : Lunch
- 14h – 16 h30 : Free
- 16h30 – 18h30 : Oenology and wine pairings
- 18h30 – 19h : Champagne aperitif
- 19h – 21h : Wine pairing diner with a Chef
Third day: Œnology and Champagne
- 9h – 12h : Introduction to oenology, wine tasting and serving
- 12h – 17h : Free
- 17h – 20h : Champagne Region, its vineyards and processes with Champagne tasting
- 20h – 22h : Diner
Fourth day: Champagne
- Morning departure in minibus
- Visit a Maison de Champagne and wine tasting.
- Lunch in Reims
- Visit a Maison de Champagne and its famous cellars in Epernay.
- Return to Paris / evening free
Fifth day: Wine making and Loire Valley
- 9h – 12h : The wine regions in France and their major grape varieties, wine and distillation methods
- 12h – 17h : Free
- 17h – 20h : Loire Valley: its vineyards and wine tasting
- 20h – 22h : Diner
Sixth day: Loire Valley
- Morning departure in minibus
- Visit a wine grower - producer
- Déjeuner
- Visite of La Doucette – wine tasting
- Return to Paris
- Evening free
Seventh day: French Cuisine, take stock and closure
- 11h – 14h : Cours de cuisine
- 14h – 18h : Libre
- 18h – 20h : Take stock of the week, MCQ and delivery of certificates
- 20h30 -23h : Closing diner
Heighth day: Departure
- Free day in Paris
- Transport hotel - airport*
Public :
All those interested in deepening their knowledge in oenology in general and in wines from Champagne and Loire Valley more specifically.
Speakers / Coach :
Elena DUTOIT : Teacher in oenology at LE CORDON BLEU PARIS – cradle of what is considered today the largest international network of culinary and hospitality institutions in the world. Designer of hands-on training on food and wine (oenogastronomy). Manager of the wine distribution and export Company Back'us.
A CHEF from LE CORDON BLEU Paris
Duration: 7 day session including 20 hours of teaching & hands-on training, 3 day tours.
Tastings and wine pairings throughout the 7 days. Deliverance of a training certificate.
Group of 8 people minimum - 15 people maximum
Price: € 2,700 including taxes per person **
Locations: Paris – Reims / Epernay – Sancerre / Pouilly sur Loire
* Optional: Welcome at the airport and transfer to the hotel / return to the airport if booking of hotel is made via Backus. Contact us for details: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
**Includes 2 lunches et 4 diners in Paris (bistronomie), 1 lunch in Reims or Epernay, 1 lunch in Sancerre or Pouilly sur Loire. Round trip Paris-Reims/Epernay and Paris-Sancerre/Pouilly sur Loire in minibus, food and wine tastings. A « premium » option is available for 5,640 € pp including taxes. Contact us for details: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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