About this tour
Spend an hour in Bordeaux learning how barrel-ageing shapes wine character. You'll taste the same wine across six different wood treatments, then blend your own to discover what your palate actually prefers. Rather than lecture, this hands-on session puts you at the winemaker's bench, demystifying why one bottle costs twice another and what oak really contributes to a glass.
Highlights
- Taste one wine across six barrel variations
- Assemble your own blend like a professional winemaker
- Understand cooper's craft and wood impact on flavour
- Learn to spot oak influence in future purchases
- Discover your actual preferences, not marketing speak
What to expect
You'll work through six glasses of identical wine, each aged or finished in different wood conditions. A guide walks you through how cooper choices alter aroma, tannin structure, and finish. Then you're given the keys: you select from available barrels and create a blend that suits your taste. It's tasting, but backwards—you're learning the science by doing, not memorising tasting notes. Expect to realise what you actually like versus what you thought you should like.
Good to know
Not suitable for pregnant travellers or those with heart conditions. Minors prohibited. Public transport nearby. Service animals welcome. One hour total; arrive having eaten something light.
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