A four-week course
Tour de France
Four weeks. The classic wines of France, region by region.
A four-week course
Tour de France
Tour de France is a four-week journey through the classic wine regions of France. Each evening at our Richmond location, we focus on a different set of regions, exploring the grape varieties, terroir and styles that have shaped them.
From Champagne and Burgundy to Bordeaux, the Rhone and beyond, you'll taste your way through the wines that built France's reputation as the spiritual home of fine wine. Book all four sessions, or pick the regions you're most curious about.
Course details
About this course
Tour de France is a four-week course covering the major wine regions of France. Each evening focuses on a different set of regions, exploring the grape varieties, terroir and styles that define them.
Sessions run weekly at our Richmond location from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. You can book all four evenings, or pick the sessions that interest you most.
No prior wine knowledge is required. The course suits beginners through to experienced tasters looking to deepen their understanding of French wine.
What's included
Each session includes
All wines tasted across the evening
Glassware and tasting equipment
Course notes and regional maps
Expert guidance throughout the tasting
Course program
Session 1
Champagne, Alsace & Beaujolais
Sparkling tradition, aromatic whites, and the gamay heart of Beaujolais
Session 2
Bordeaux & Southwest France
Left Bank and Right Bank Bordeaux, plus the diverse styles of the Southwest
Session 3
Burgundy & Loire Valley
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Cote d'Or, with the white wines of the Loire
Session 4
Northern & Southern Rhone, Southern France
Syrah in the north, Grenache blends in the south, and the wines of Languedoc and Provence
Times and pricing
Venue
Melbourne Wine School
Inspire9, Level 1, 41-43 Stewart Street
Richmond VIC 3121
Entry requirements
Attendees must be at least 18 years old. There are no other requirements.
Policies
Zero tolerance
Melbourne Wine School has a zero-tolerance policy for threatening behaviour or acts of aggression and violence, physical or verbal, towards any member of our staff. Any violation will result in removal from the course without refund.
Illness
If you are unwell on the day of a session, please let us know. Missed sessions cannot be refunded but may be transferred to a future intake at our discretion.