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.
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.
School Notes:
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