Ready to learn about Bordeaux? Join us on Saturday, June 21st from 1-3 PM for a Bordeaux Wine Class, a guided tasting and crash course through France’s most iconic wine region. From stunning whites to powerhouse reds—and even a golden touch of sweet Sauternes—this class is the perfect way to explore the breadth, history, and magic of Bordeaux in just 2 hours.
Whether you’re a seasoned Bordeaux buff or just learning your ‘Left Bank’ from your ‘Right Bank’, this class will deliver valuable insights into what makes Bordeaux so timeless, complex, and endlessly compelling. We’ll be tasting ten exceptional wines across multiple styles, communes, and vintages—from fresh whites to age-worthy reds, including the stunning 2009 “Les Pagodes de Cos” from Cos d’Estournel and a decadent Sauternes to finish. Along the way, we’ll unpack Bordeaux’s key appellations, growth classifications, vintage variations, and the subtle differences between Merlot-based and Cabernet-led blends.
Bordeaux is the birthplace of some of the most age-worthy, collectible, and cellar-worthy wines on Earth. But Bordeaux isn’t just for collectors—it can also be home to stunning values from exciting younger producers, and wines that are drinking beautifully right now. This Bordeaux Wine Class is your passport to navigating the region’s map, labels, and legacy with confidence and curiosity. Guiding this special class are our very own 13 celsius staff: GM and wine maven Adele Wade, manager and Certified Sommelier Harold Houpt, and our long-time wine colleague Blake Cooper of MISA Imports.
Here’s a sneak peek at what we’ll be pouring:
Flight #1: Bordeaux Blanc
- Chât. Petit Freylon “Cuvée Marguerite” sauvignon blanc/semillon ’22
- Dom. de Chevalier sauvignon blanc/semillon Pessac Leognan ’20
Flight #2: Current Releases from the Left Bank
- Chât. La Tour Carnet cab blend Haut Medoc ’20
- Chât. Ferriere cab blend Margaux ’20
- La Croix Ducru Beaucaillou cab blend Saint Julien ’20
- Pontet Canet cab blend Pauillac ’21
Flight #3: Vintage & Developing Bordeaux
- Margaux de Brane cab blend Margaux ’15
- Chât. Corbin merlot blend St. Emilion Grand Cru ’16
- Les Pagodes de Cos cab blend St. Estephe ’09
- Chât. Lafaurie Peyraguey sauv blanc/semillon Sauternes ‘20
Seats for this class are extremely limited and sure to go fast—reserve yours today and come taste why Bordeaux has earned its place at the heart of the wine world.