Beyond Bordeaux and Burgundy lies a France full of surprises.
From Jura’s rare gems to the sun-soaked vineyards of Corsica, we’ll journey through France’s lesser-known but unforgettable regions. These are wines that insiders covet but the world often overlooks. A class for explorers ready to taste the secrets of France, one hidden treasure at a time.
Why French Wine?
Our French Wine class is an important one for wine lovers. Heck, it’s virtually illegal for a seasoned sommelier not to take this class. For a good reason: France remains the gold standard for fine wine worldwide.
How you and I think about wine is due to centuries that the French perfected the craft of making wine well over a century ago. How we grow, make, bottle, sell, store, drink, and pair food is due to their innovations. Knowing French wine is comparable to reading the classics. You can skip it, but don’t ever hold yourself up as a wine expert.
A Bit of Trivia
French wines are the touchstone that all other wines are compared. So much so that every interview Keith Wallace (the Wine School’s founder) had included at least a passing remark about French winemaking. In Business Insider, Keith talks about why French oak wine barrels are more expensive than American. In a Nerd Wallet article, he compares the geology of Texas wine country to several French wine regions.
