DC-- Tour De France Wine Tasting Series Stages 15-21

Continuing on, to stages 15 through 21 we follow the riders through the regions of Rhone, Provence, Languedoc, and Champagne!

For over 2,600 years the region of Provence in southeast France has been making wine. This makes Provence the oldest wine producing region in France. They got their start with the Greeks and then were influenced by the Romans, Gaul’s and Catalans; thus resulting in a diverse array of grape varietals. Currently, Provence is known for their rosés which make up half of their wine production. In southern France is Languedoc which is, to date, the largest producing wine region in the world. To put into perspective how much wine is made in this region; Languedoc makes more wine than the entire United States. Their wines are known to be blended wines, using multiple varietals of grapes, which has given them the nickname of “patchwork wine.” The last region we will taste from is the region Champagne, located in the northeast of France and home to some of the most famous sparkling wines. The three main grape varietals used to make Champagne are Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay; however, there are some lesser known grapes that can be used as well. The creation of Champagne is similar to that of wine but with one additional stage thrown in. This stage is when a second fermentation occurs creating more yeast and sugar then generating carbon dioxide bubbles that make the “sparkle” that champagne is known for.

What to Expect:

This event is aimed to host a select gathering of like-minded wine and food lovers who are eager to share wine, stories, laughter, and friendship. We welcome you whether you are an entry-level wine drinker or a well-traveled wine connoisseur. The wines we will sample are carefully hand selected by our premier wine buying team. Please, consider joining us in the midst of a busy week to unwind and take a break from the routines of your normal day to sample some amazing wines while listening to an incredibly well-informed speaker about regions and varietals you may not yet have visited or tasted.

No additional charges or hidden costs once a ticket is reserved.