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Virtual Wine and War: Grand Cru of Wine

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  • 21 and older
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  • 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours

Start Dates (0) $99/person

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Class Description

Description

During World War II the Nazis took control of France and began to systematically plunder the cellars of France’s most revered wine regions; Champagne, Burgundy and Bordeaux. We will take a walk through history while drinking wines from these regions as we unfold the story of French resistance as the German wine Weinführers attempted to pillage the cellars of hundreds of wineries.

In this virtual class, sommelier Christophe Bakunas will discuss the history of World War II through the lens of vignerons, the battles that raged inside the country and the power of the French resistance in the world of wine. You will have a new understanding of a unique struggle that occurred in WWII as well as an introduction to three of the most prominent appellations of France. Six different wines, including a reserve Champagne, will be sampled in class.

To enhance your experience, we recommend you’re tasting the same wines with Christophe during class.

Wines Featured:

  • Macon Blanc, Thevenet et Fils “Pierreclos”, 2018, Burgundy, France
  • Domaine Chevillon-Chezeaux, Bourgogne Rouge, 2018, Burgundy, France
  • Bordeaux, Chateau la Tonnelle, 2017, Bordeaux, France
  • Chateaux La Rame, 2019, Bordeaux Blanc Sec AOC
  • Grand Cru Brut Blanc de Blancs, Champagne Pierre Moncuit-Delos, NV, Champagne
  • Laherte Freres NV Brut 'Ultradition' Champagne AOC

If you’re unable to pick up these wines, we recommend you procure bottles featuring the same region and grape. This includes:

  • 2 varieties of Champagne, from Champagne, France
  • A White Burgundy and a Red Burgundy from Burgundy, France
  • A Dry White Bordeaux and a Red Bordeaux from Bordeaux, France

If you wish to streamline the number of wines for this class, we recommend you have on hand 1 Champagne, 1 White Bordeaux and 1 Red Burgundy.

Remote Learning

This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

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Refund Policy

  • All classes have a three (03) day cancellation policy, except Culinary Boot Camps 1 and 2 which have a two-week cancellation policy. 
  • You must email [email protected] to cancel an existing reservation.
  • If you cancel a class other than Culinary Boot Camps 1 & 2 more than 3 days in advance and have paid with a credit card, you will receive a refund to your card, minus the 15% administrative fee which is non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • If you cancel more than 3 days in advance and have paid with a gift card, you will receive an account credit valid toward future classes, minus the administrative fee. 
  • If you cancel within three days of your class, you will receive an account credit equal to 50% of the class price less 15% administrative fee, which is non-refundable and non-transferable. This credit is valid for one year. 
  • If you are unable to attend, you are also welcome to send a guest in your place. 
  • Culinary Boot Camps 1 & 2 have a 2-week cancellation policy so any cancellations before 2-weeks will receive a refund minus the administrative fee. 
  • No credits will be given for cancellations within 2 weeks.
  • In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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This class: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review

  • Virtual Wine and War: Grand Cru of Wine

    Great class! I was impressed by the set up and cheese plate variety; everything just looked nice and well presented upon entrance. The useful wine tasting information "how to" at the beginning of the class served us well throughout the night. I enjoyed learning about an aspect of WW2 (the vineyard takeovers) that I didn't even know existed. Tje wines chosen for tasting were excellent! I would highly recommend this class to any history and/or wine buffs!
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The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square is Chicago's premier recreational cooking school and offers a variety of cooking classes, wine classes, and private cooking parties. Located in Lincoln Square, they offer classes on cooking basics, intense boot camps, seasonal classes, date nights, healthy cooking, and classes for kids.

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