Bordeaux: Make Your Own Wine Cuvée Workshop & Tasting

Blend bordeaux varietals in a cozy cellar with cheese and laughter

You’ll blend your own Bordeaux wine cuvée inside a welcoming cellar, guided by an expert who makes everything feel easy. Taste single-varietal wines as you experiment with pipettes and tubes, then enjoy Basque cheeses and charcuterie as you create your perfect mix. Leave with your personalized bottle — and probably a few stories to tell.

What’s included

Your experience includes guided blending of three single-varietal Bordeaux wines using professional tools in Le Pied à Terre’s modern cellar, along with tastings paired with Basque goat cheese and ham from local producers. You’ll bottle your own labeled cuvée to keep before heading out into Bordeaux again.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Create your own Bordeaux wine blend

• Introduction to Bordeaux grape varieties
• Learn aromatic profiles of grapes
• Experiment with blends using pipettes
• Create personalized Bordeaux cuvée
• Label and take home your bottle
• Enjoy cheese and charcuterie starter

The Experience

“You’re sure you want to try more Cabernet?” James grinned at me over the counter at Le Pied à Terre, his hands already reaching for another pipette. I nodded (maybe too confidently), and he just laughed — that easy French laugh that makes you feel like you belong, even if you’re fumbling with the glassware. The cellar smelled like old wood and something earthy I couldn’t quite place. We’d only just started the Bordeaux wine blending workshop, but I was already scribbling tasting notes like a real winemaker — or trying to, anyway.

Mixing Merlot and Cabernet Franc felt a bit like cooking without a recipe. James explained how Bordeaux blends are all about balance, but honestly, I kept second-guessing every drop. At one point, my friend tried to name the aromas in French (don’t ask about her pronunciation). There was Basque goat cheese on the table and slices of ham that tasted somehow saltier after each sip. The whole thing had this relaxed, playful energy — not stuffy at all. You could hear people from other tables debating their blends, sometimes getting loud when someone nailed it.

By the time we bottled our own cuvée (yes, they print your name right on the label), I was surprised by how proud I felt. Maybe it was the wine talking — or maybe just that feeling of doing something totally new in Bordeaux with good company and a local guide who really knew his stuff. I still think about the way sunlight came through the cellar window while we toasted our creations. Funny how those little moments stick with you.

Top questions

Is this Bordeaux wine blending workshop suitable for beginners?

Yes, no prior experience is needed; the guide explains each step clearly.

Do I get to take home my own bottle of blended wine?

Yes, you'll bottle your own cuvée with a custom label to take home.

What food is included during the workshop?

The tasting includes Basque goat cheese and charcuterie from local producers.

How long does the Bordeaux wine blending activity last?

The reference doesn't specify duration; check directly with Le Pied à Terre for exact timing.

Are there vegetarian options for the food pairing?

The included foods are cheese and charcuterie; vegetarian options aren't specified in the details.

Is public transportation available nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available near Le Pied à Terre cellar.

Can pregnant travelers join this Bordeaux wine workshop?

No, it's not recommended for pregnant travelers due to alcohol tasting.

Are service animals allowed during the activity?

Yes, service animals are allowed at this venue.