Carcassonne Wine Tasting: Languedoc Wines & Cheese Board

Learn to Taste Wine Like a Professional in Carcassonne's Old Town

You spend two hours in a climate-controlled wine shop learning how to taste professionally from a guide with 35 years of expertise. You'll sample 6–8 wines from Languedoc and Roussillon, paired with local cheeses, charcuterie, and bread, while discovering the region's winemaking history and what makes each wine distinct. No pretense, lots of questions welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wine tasting and tutorial in Carcassonne

• Arrive at air-conditioned wine shop
• Introduction by expert wine guide
• Learn wine tasting techniques
• Discover local wine history
• Taste 6 to 8 regional wines
• Enjoy cheese and charcuterie platter
• Discuss sustainability and wine styles
• Ask questions and interact

The experience

You walk into the air-conditioned wine shop tucked into Carcassonne's old town and the host (someone who's spent 35 years studying wine across the world) is already pouring. The tasting happens at a table with room to breathe, no rush, no performance. Six to eight wines from Languedoc and Roussillon are lined up, each one a different story about soil, grape variety, and how the Romans started it all here.

The first thing you learn is how to actually taste. Not just drink, taste. You'll swirl, smell, notice the color against the light, pick out flavors you didn't know were there. The host talks through what makes Languedoc one of the most interesting wine regions right now: sustainability, organic and natural wines, how regionality shapes what ends up in your glass. Between tastings, there's a spread of local cheeses from Fromageries Bousquet, charcuterie, olives, fresh bread, olive oil for dipping. It's designed to be informal, so you ask as many questions as you want and actually understand the answers.

The whole thing covers the history, from Roman times to today, and you'll taste key local varietals alongside some of the greatest Languedoc blends. By the end, you're not just drinking wine from the region. You know why it tastes the way it does. The tasting runs in English, French, or Spanish, and if you're booking as a private group, they can tailor the wine selection to your taste and budget.

What’s included

• Your tasting includes bottled water, a tutored sampling of 6–8 wines from Languedoc and Roussillon, and a light food pairing of local cheeses, charcuterie, olives, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and freshly baked bread.
• The host covers winemaking history, how to taste professionally, grape varieties, and regional influences on flavor.
• For private groups, wine selections can be customized.

Information

Lasts 2h, runs Tuesday to Saturday at 13:00, from € 65 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and French, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesTuesday to SaturdayDeparts at 13:00

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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AgesAdult (18 to 85 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Vins & Vinos

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to understand Languedoc wine beyond the label and don't want to arrange a tour across multiple vineyards: the expert and the wines come to you in one relaxed afternoon in the old town.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the wine tasting last?

The tasting is informal and unhurried, typically lasting around two hours, though the exact duration depends on the group's questions and pace.

What wines will I taste?

You'll taste 6–8 wines from across Languedoc and Roussillon, including key local varietals and some of the region's greatest blends. For private groups, the selection can be tailored to your preferences and budget.

Is food included?

Yes. You'll have a light selection of local cheeses from Fromageries Bousquet, charcuterie, olives, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and freshly baked bread to accompany the wines.

Do I need wine experience to join?

No. The host teaches you how to taste wine professionally from the start, so beginners and experienced drinkers both learn something new.

Is there a minimum group size?

The minimum booking is for two people. Single guests are welcome to join tastings that are already scheduled. Contact the host to ask about available dates.

Where exactly is the tasting held?

In a wine shop located in the heart of Carcassonne's old town, air-conditioned and comfortable for tasting.

Can I book a private tasting for my group?

Yes. Private groups can have the wine selection tailored to suit their taste and budget.