Educational Journeys
Deepen your understanding of the world's most revered fine wine regions.
France Essentials
This 7-part video series will empower personal and in-depth appreciation for the world of fine wine. From how to read labels, correctly store and serve wine, to understanding its hidden costs; this is the start of your journey of discovery into the world of fine wine.
The Bordeaux Journey
Bordeaux is possibly the most famous wine region in the world, fully justifying its reputation as the ‘king of red wines.’ It is the largest wine region in France with its two main areas of the Left Bank and Right Bank producing an incredible array of fine wines.
The Bordeaux Journey covers everything from the basic main grape varieties and key sub-regions, to the incredible history of this region and the details of collecting and investing its fine wines.
The Champagne Journey
The most northerly wine region in France and the only place in the world that can produce and export wines actually called champagne. The equivalent of over a million bottles are created every day in Champagne from its more than 15,000 producers. Some of the biggest names in the fine wine industry reside here, such as Dom Perignon and Charles Heidsieck.
The Champagne Journey looks at the basics of how champagne is made and the different types of champagne before touching on the more advanced and technical information of the region.
The Burgundy Journey
The beating heart of France's wine trade and the home of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Burgundy boasts some of the most expensive wines in the world. In 2015, Burgundy's vineyards earned UNESCO world heritage status, further elevating this region's centuries of wine making prestige.
The Burgundy Journey begins by giving an overview of the region's 6 unique sub-regions and main grape varieties, as well as delving into the best red and white wine areas in the world and the infamous Burgundy Grand Crus.
