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- English
- French
Guided by a local sommelier, you don't just taste, you learn by doing. You'll start with the basics for reading a wine properly, then move to the heart of the workshop, which is food and wine pairing. You'll try the good pairings and the bad ones alike, so you grasp for yourself, concretely, why some combinations lift each other up while others fall flat.
The workshop builds in stages, from goat versus cow to young cheese versus long-aged, then on to blue cheese, where you're fully on your own to think it through and call it. Along the way you'll explore France's terroirs, with the grape varieties, soils and microclimates all explained without the jargon.
Standing, sociable and outdoors whenever the weather allows, the whole thing unfolds in a genuine Croix-Rousse wine cellar. A deep dive into gastronomic Lyon without ever leaving the neighbourhood.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Simply make your way to Cave Tabareau at the agreed time, at 11 Place Tabareau, 69004 Lyon.
What to expect
Without ever leaving the cellar, you'll travel through local gastronomy and terroir glass by glass and cheese by cheese. This is no passive tasting. You'll actively learn to taste, identify and pair wines with local artisan cheeses.
Your sommelier guides you through the surrounding terroirs, explaining grape varieties, estates, soils and microclimates in a way that stays clear and free of jargon. You'll first learn to taste a wine the right way, then move on to the pairings, the good ones and the bad ones alike, so you grasp for yourself exactly why some combinations work and others don't. The workshop builds in stages, from goat versus cow to young cheese versus long-aged, then on to blue. On that final pairing you're on your own, free to think it through and draw your own conclusions.
The workshop is held standing for a sociable, lively atmosphere, and moves outdoors whenever the weather allows.
A deep dive into Lyon and its gastronomy without ever setting foot outside.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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