Offer a tasting day for an original gift
Short of ideas for the perfect gift that's sure to please? Why not give the gift of a wine-tasting day? This type of gift will create unforgettable memories, introduce you to a new activity or help you perfect your skills, give you the chance to meet new people and discover a wine-growing region...
Wine tourism and wine tasting day
Wine tourism in France is attracting more and more tourists from France and abroad. This growing trend allows visitors to discover the French art of living during a stay in a vineyard, surrounded by nature.
There are many different types of wine tourism holiday, from weekends to itineraries and even day trips. Many wineries offer wine-tasting days, so you can discover a whole new world for a day, learn the art of wine-tasting without spending your whole holiday on it, or simply break the daily routine by trying out a new activity.
With the expansion of wine tourism, more and more wineries are offering introductory wine-tasting sessions, organised and led by qualified professionals in the field.
What is a wine tasting day?
Taking part in a wine-tasting day organised at a winery is the ideal way to learn about the art of oenology and discover the basics of wine-tasting thanks to various workshops run by professional oenologists.
It's not easy to describe a wine and its aromas. A wine tasting day gives you the opportunity to refine your palate, with the benefit of the expertise and advice of oenologists and sommeliers. So, as well as learning how to taste wine, you'll learn new vocabulary and discover the different stages in wine production.
During a day of wine tasting, the aim is to transcribe and interpret the sensations that you feel, to describe the different textures, aromas and so on. The subjective experience of wine tasting is therefore unique to each person. The ideal thing about taking part in a wine-tasting day is that you can talk and debate with the other participants about the different wines presented.
Etymologically, the word 'tasting' comes from the verb 'to taste', which is why we tend to associate wine tasting with taste. However, it is an activity that awakens more than one sense. The basic stages of wine tasting involve the senses of sight, smell and taste. In chronological order, the four basic stages are: visual examination, first nose, second nose and gustatory examination.
A day of wine tasting at an estate in Provence
Spanning almost 200 kilometres and 26 centuries of history, the vineyards of Provence are world-renowned for the generosity of their fruity, clear rosés. Although Provence is renowned as the capital of rosé, its vineyards also produce light, delicate whites and excellent red wines that age very well over time.
Opting for a day of wine tasting at an estate in Provence is also an opportunity to immerse yourself in a whole new region, discovering its traditions as well as its cultural, historical and gastronomic riches...
The Provence wine route is renowned the world over for its sun-drenched vineyards and the quality of its many flavoursome wines. The cellars of Provence welcome you with open arms, inviting you to taste wines of renown, as well as wines from small local producers, to help you discover the treasures of the region.
A wine-tasting day is not all rest and relaxation, and there are plenty of surprises in store. The programme of activities is well put together, with walks through the vineyards, guided tastings, visits to wine cellars, tasting typical regional dishes at table d'hôtes, and much more.
Throughout the day, the winegrowers and all the staff share their experience, share their passion for winegrowing, reveal some of their trade secrets and demonstrate professional techniques and know-how.
Wine tourism is a new form of tourism that lets you try out a whole new way of life and enjoy nature for a day. During a day of wine tasting, meeting and sharing are the key words, and you'll experience unique moments of life, filled with enriching discussions.
A day of wine tasting at Château de Berne
In the Haut-Pays provençal region, the Château de Berne ranks as one of the region's top destinations for wine tourism. The estate covers 1,000 hectares and has 175 hectares of organic vineyards, producing delicate white wines, fruity rosés and structured red wines.
The Domaine de Berne estate makes its wines with respect for nature and its workers, in order to represent the terroir of Provence in the best possible way.
The Château de Berne organises wine tasting days The estate's sommeliers will lead you on tours of the cellars, with commentary by a renowned oenologist. They will welcome you in a warm atmosphere to help you discover the different vintages of Château de Berne and their specific characteristics.
La tasting cellar de Berne is the ideal place to sample local produce such as olive oil made on the estate, jams and honeys from the region, and much more. You'll find all these local specialities, as well as the different wines from Château de Berne, in the Decor shop of the estate. It's the ideal way to bring back a few souvenirs and offer gifts to your loved ones.
Le Château de Berne is the ideal destination for a wine-tasting day in Provence. Thanks to the various wine tourism activities organised by the Domaine de Berne, awaken your senses for an explosion of new flavours, typical of the region. Book your day's wine-tourism excursion now at website of the
