Bordeaux 101
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Wine Folly's online Bordeaux 101 wine course is a deep-dive into the captivating world of one of the most prestigious wine regions, designed to be engaging and accessible for all levels of wine enthusiasts.
Bordeaux 101 is designed for a range of audiences: whether you're a wine enthusiast looking to deepen your understanding, a hospitality professional wanting to boost your wine knowledge, or a casual drinker curious about the fascinating world of Bordeaux wines.
The course is also ideal for aspiring sommeliers and the wine trade who wish to gain in-depth insights into one of the most prestigious wine regions.
Equally, it's perfect for adventurous travellers planning a visit to Bordeaux, providing them with a richer, more informed experience.
Regardless of your prior knowledge or experience with wine, this course will offer a rewarding journey through the vine-clad landscapes of Bordeaux.
You’ll be able to more easily understand this iconic region as it’s broken up into seven comprehensive sections.
- History
We uncover the mesmerizing journey of the Bordeaux wine region, unearthing the various periods, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped its exquisite vinous landscape. - Grapes
We dive into the unique characteristics of these grapes, such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and others, that have long defined Bordeaux's illustrious wine profile. - Terroir
We explore the profound influence of this region's multifaceted terroir, imparting an understanding of why Bordeaux's wine has captivated palates for centuries. - Region
We navigate the picturesque landscapes and rich viticulture that place Bordeaux at the pinnacle of the world's wine producing regions. - Reading a Label
We'll demystify Bordeaux's wine labels, guiding you to understand what to expect from each bottle when you pick it up, including what it should taste like and what the quality is. - Buying Advice
We will illuminate the path to choosing a Bordeaux bottle that suits your palate, budget, and occasion, ensuring a rewarding vinous experience. - Tasting Bordeaux Wines
We’ll walk through the 4 major styles of wines in Bordeaux, bringing together our newfound knowledge into understand why the wines taste the way they do and how to assess them.
While some prior wine experience would be helpful, it is also not required.
You don’t need wines for this course, but, in the wines section, Christine tastes 4 different wines. We’ll give you the information regarding these wines with a QR code so you can follow along.
At the end of each section, there will be a quiz to challenge your learning, and, at the end of the course, there is a 50 multiple choice question exam. You must achieve 80% in order to pass.
You’ll then be issued a certificate upon completion, which you can share on LinkedIn.
Should you ever want to review your knowledge, you have access to this course for life, so feel free to come back to top up your knowledge.
What You'll Learn
7 Knowledge Packed Sections:
1) History
2) Grapes
3) Terroir
4) Region
5) Reading a Label
6) Buying Advice
7) Tasting Bordeaux Wines
Meet Your Instructors
Madeline Puckette
Christine Marsiglio MW
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The videos are pre-recorded so that you can watch at your own pace and timezone.
Wines are not required for this course, but if you want you’ll learn the skills to source your own delicious wines should you wish.
We recommend at least 2-3 hours of learning, which is best split over a day or two, but you can go at your own pace and finish earlier or take more time should you wish.
While some prior wine experience would be helpful, it is also not required.
You don’t need wines for this course, but, in the wines section, Christine tastes 4 different wines. We’ll give you the information regarding these wines with a QR code so you can follow along.
No. We’ll teach you tools that will allow you to go out and taste, buy, and enjoy wines in a more confident way.
Upon purchase you will be invited to join our courses learning platform to start the course whenever you wish. You can access the course at any time and from any device. Start and stop whenever you desire. Take your time or zoom through it.
100% satisfaction guarantee, within 30 days of purchase.
Yes! Upon completion (you have to score 80% or higher) of the certificate challenge you will get a unique, encoded digital certificate that you can also share on LinkedIn.
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesBordeaux 101
It was interesting but really gave no further insights than reading the relevent pages on your website,so I was disappointed
United StatesBordeaux 101
Good course. Content was delivered in manageable chunks. Easier to navigate than other WF courses ( I gave up on the Malbec course- way too much non- intuitive navigation). The instructor was enthusiastic and the quiz helped cement the learning- chapeau.
South Africa� knowledge always the best
It's always a great pleasure to learn more from you guys. It makes my life more simple at my hospitality industry. Knowledge is power. Keep me updated. I promise to do some online courses soon
Helpful overview of the important topics
This was an informative and educational experience that I enjoyed while deepening my knowledge of border, and wine in general
New ZealandBordeaux 101
I purchased Bordeaux 101course to attain an appreciation of the course contents and quality, which led me to purchase the French Wine 201 course. I purchased the French Wine 201 course to gain more insight the French wine. My son and I are viewing the 201 course videos together. My son has recently completed WSET 3 and is going on to enrol for the French Wine Scholar. Regards Daryl Drake
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