When: every day except Sunday 10h30 to 12h30
Where: Chateau Feely, Saussignac (reach us by car – see above for details).
This class includes a copy of our guide to wine appreciation with ready reckoners to help you recognise varietals, age of wine and well-known appellations.
Introduction to French Wine on a working organic wine estate:

• History of Wine,
• Winegrowing methods,
• French Wines and Appellations,
• the theory of wine-tasting
• practical wine-tasting with 2 white wines, 2 red wines and a dessert wine that give a flavour of the region and its varietals

The minimum reservation is 2 people. Email caro@frenchwineadventures.com to
book or scroll down for more options.

‘We loved the appellations/ geographical approach – great!’ Sarah Corcoran, Ireland ‘A fine class, very informative! Should be part of every holiday to the Dordogne,’ Susie, Chateau de Fayolle, France

When: every day except Sunday 10h30 to 13h30
Where: Chateau Feely, Saussignac (reach us by car or train – see above for details).

This 2 hour tour of the vineyard is followed by lunch and includes a copy of our guide to wine & food pairing and is designed to enhance your ability to match wine and food. You will learn the key principles of wine and food pairing by experiencing them. New knowledge guaranteed.

• 10h30 – 12h00 Wine tour with explanation of terroir and of the history of the region
• 12h – 12.30 Wine tasting and theory of Wine and Food Pairing
• 12.30 – 13.30 Practical wine and Food Pairing – we taste 2 white wines, 2 red wines and one dessert wine with a cheese platter to experience the principles of wine and food pairing.

Email caro@frenchwineadventures.com to book or scroll down for more options.

When: every day except Sunday 14h30 to 16h30
Where: Chateau Feely, Saussignac (reach us by car – see above for details).
A two hour introduction to wine-making and its effects on wine including tasting of five wines that offer the opportunity to understand wine-making’s effect on the wine. Includes a tour of the winery and a step by step walk through the winemaking process. Minimum booking 2.
‘Excellent class. What clarity,’ Jim Grimes, Irelan

The Bordeaux Grand Cru Classé wine-tasting and class

Come and taste your vinous dreams! Caro will demystify the grand cru systems of France, offer tips on where to find good value and you will taste five Grand Crus.

Price includes our pocket guide to French Grand Crus, tasting these exclusive wines and light snacks. This class is only available to groups of six or more.

For pricing for a smaller group & to book email caro@frenchwineadventures.com.

‘A great history of the grand cru classification and great tasting’ Mel Cooper, UK

‘I last did a wine course more than 20 years ago. I had forgotten how much fun it was!’
Wendy from the UK

When: every day except Sunday 10h30 to 16h
Where: Chateau Feely, Saussignac (reach us by car or train – see above for details).
A wine-tasting discovery day that takes place on a working organic vineyard and winery in a state of the art ecological tasting room and wine school easily accessible by train from Bordeaux. During this day class/ tour you will discover the history of wine of the Bordeaux region, winegrowing, wine types, varietals, geography and how the Aquitaine region compares to other french regions, terroir and the art of winetasting.
Then we explore the principles of wine and food pairing followed by a cheese pairing platter matched with five wines that illustrates the principles of wine and food matching looking over the Chateau Feely organic vineyards. In the afternoon we explore wine making with a visit to the winery. You depart with a copy of a wine appreciation pocket guide and a wine and food pairing pocket guide. This course is organised for two people or more and can be taken at any time.

‘What a stunning day. Wonderful wine, food and company.’

‘So interactive and friendly: a must do!’
To create a very special day you can upgrade your tour to Play Winemaker for a Day (180 euro per person) and blend your own special bottle of wine to take home. On this special day tour we explore the fine art of blending and you create your own unique
blend from a selection of barrel samples. You then bottle, label and cork it to take your own special cuvee home.

Email caro@frenchwineadventures.com to book your wine tour!

When: possible any day except Sunday 10h30 to 16h
Where: Chateau Feely, Saussignac (reach us by car or train – see above for details).
Are you a wine buyer, importer, consultant, teacher or specialist eager to know about organic and biodynamic wine? What are the rules for it in Europe and elsewhere? Can you trust the certification? What does it mean for your wine lover clients? What are
the benefits? Come to Chateau Feely a working organic and biodynamic farm to learn the ins and outs of biodynamic and organic winegrowing and winemaking. For groups of more than 2 please contact us for pricing.

10h30-12h30: Vineyard. Walk in the vineyard and explanation of organic viticulture and what it means technically. Looking at soil; machinery, vines. The soil science behind why organic works. The biodynamic approach in the vineyard and how this
helps the vines.

12h30-14h: tasting of six organic and biodynamic wines followed by wine and food pairing lunch
14h-16h: Winery. Visit to winery and explanation of organic vinification and what it means technically. Levels legislated in EU regulations (and beyond): SO2, adding yeasts and other products for organic and biodynamic. What it means for the
taste. What it means for the consumer.

Minimum 2 people. For one person or for groups of 4 or more please contact us for pricing. Email caro@frenchwineadventures.com to book your wine class.

When: possible any days except Sundays
Where: Chateau Feely, Saussignac (reach us by car or train – see above for details).
Day One Topics:

• History of wine, winegrowing including a visit to the vineyard, terroir,
• key varietals and geography, understanding wine labels and wine storage,
• theory of wine tasting, tasting of sample white wines

Day Two Topics:

• Wine making including a visit into the winery, wine types, tasting of sample red wines
• Principles of wine and food pairing with a lunch that illustrates the principles of wine and food matching matched with 5 wines
• French Appellations, how they work, the styles to expect

Day Three Topics:

• Grand cru classé systems in France, tasting of samples including a grand cru classé
• Afternoon: blend your own unique bottle of wine and then bottle it to take home

With this course you receive 3 pocket guides: the Pocket Guide to French Wine, the Pocket Guide to wine and food pairing and the pocket guide to French Grand Cru Classés. Minimum 2 people. Price includes lunches and your own bottle of your unique wine to take home. Reservation required. Available all year round. email caro@frenchwineadventures.com to book.

If you want to feel confident about choosing wine, commenting on wine and tasting wine for your business engagements or for those all important dates with your lover this course is for you. This two day private course with wine expert Caro Feely will give you the tools and experience you need to feel confident about wine selection and about chatting with sommelliers at top restaurants. Building your wine and wine tasting knowledge and skill in a private setting at a beautiful organic and biodynamic estate with a certified wine school. Email caro@frenchwineadventures.com to book your private wine class today.

WSET provides training in wine for professionals and consumers who wish to enhance their wine knowledge and gain a formal qualification. WSET courses and exams are recognised as the benchmark for wine education throughout the world and are offered in 41 different countries. Two levels of course are available from French Wine Adventures, level 1 and level 2. While the course and exam are in France these classes are adjudicated by WSET in London and part of their internationally recognised programme agreed by OFQUAL.

Level 1 is an introductory course suitable for anyone wishing to start their wine education in a structured and concise way. You will acquire a basic understanding of grape varieties, what makes wine different, service of wine and food and wine matching. If you already have a strong understanding of wine, a good wine tasting palate and significant experience you may be in a position to go directly to the Level 2.

The next WSET level 1 course dates are:

• Friday 20th October 2023
• Friday 10 November 2023
• Friday 22nd March 2024

French Wine Adventures has a 100% pass rate and has been a WSET wine school since 2010.

You can find the detailed specification of the WSET Level 1 course at WSET Global .

If you wish to do Level 1 and Level 2 back to back, this is possible for the March 2024 dates. Email caro@frenchwineadventures.com to book.

WSET level 2

The next WSET level 2 are set for :

• 11-13 November 2023
• 23-25 March 2024

French Wine Adventures has a 100% pass rate and has been a WSET wine school since 2010.

Early bird Special – 10% off bookings made 3 months before the start of the course.

Classes take place in the stunning ecological wine school overlooking the organic biodynamic vineyards at Chateau Feely.

The Level 2 WSET is a course suitable for anyone wishing to broaden their knowledge of wines. You will learn about the major grape varieties, wine styles from the key wine producing countries of the world, the main spirits categories and understand the factors that influence the style, quality and price. Outside of the dates offered above for individuals we offer these courses for groups of 4 or more at any time (must be booked at least 1 month in advance for prep).

French Wine Adventures is based on an organic and biodynamic vineyard so we offer an optional extra module on organic and biodynamic farming on the second day plus we do at least 20% and often more, of the sample wines as organic or biodynamic wines.

You can find the detailed specification of the WSET Level 2 course at WSET Global .

‘Excellent. I learned a lot. Caro is an experienced and interesting tutor. Doing this course at a vineyard is a definite plus.’ Ailsa Cullen, France

We cover significant ground in these classes and booking at least 4 weeks in advance is required so you receive the study guide and text book in time to prepare. Email caro@frenchwineadventures.com to book or consider a 2 to 5 day tour.

Price: 895 euro TTC per person (including taxes) excluding accommodation 

Early bird special – 10% off bookings made 3 months before the start date.

This price includes the study pack (text book and study guide), 3 days of wine education in a small group, exam and lunches.

Luxury accommodation in the vineyards at Chateau Feely or with partners nearby is possible if required.

Email caro@frenchwineadventures.com to book your place now.

Optional St Emilion grand cru and grand cru classé tour on Sunday after the  course (280 euro per person)

All Wine Spirit Education Trust (WSET) wine classes are held at Chateau Feely in South West France, 1 hour 10 min from Bordeaux (airport and TGV station), 15 minutes from Bergerac airport, 10 minutes from St Foy la Grande, 50 minutes from Libourne TGV station. To download the pdf map for getting here by car click Directions Garrigue (176kb). To download the pdf of how to get to us without a car click the bolded text FrenchWineAdventuresTravel.pdf (54kb). It is easy to reach Chateau Feely (Gardonne Station) by train from Bordeaux city and Caro will meet you at the station.

Visit the website of Chateau Feely, the organic vineyard where our wine experiences, wine courses and half day tours take place.