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Bordeaux wine tasting journey – HearSay

French A2

Explore the prestigious vineyards of Bordeaux while learning essential tasting terms. Master practical French conversations to confidently order, pair, and book winery visits.

Lessons

Booking a sustainable tasting
Learn to contact a Bordeaux château, request a tour of their eco-friendly vineyards, and secure a reservation.
Vocabulary
- une réservation (a reservation)
- le château (the estate/castle)
- biologique (organic)
- réserver (to book)
- la visite (the tour/visit)
- écologique (environmentally friendly)
Objectives
- Book a wine tasting visit by phone or email
- Ask about eco-friendly and organic vineyard practices
Visiting La Cité du Vin
Explore Bordeaux's modern wine museum and learn how to describe basic colors, aromas, and tastes of local wines.
Vocabulary
- le goût (the taste)
- l'arôme (m) (the aroma)
- le verre (the glass)
- rouge (red)
- blanc (white)
- déguster (to taste)
Objectives
- Buy tickets for a museum exhibition
- Describe basic wine aromas and sensory characteristics
Pairing wine and food
Order local regional specialties and ask a sommelier for the perfect wine pairings in an urban wine bar.
Vocabulary
- le sommelier (the sommelier)
- le fromage (the cheese)
- l'accord (m) (the pairing)
- la bouteille (the bottle)
- le plateau (the platter)
- conseiller (to recommend)
Objectives
- Order local food platters like cheese or rillettes
- Ask for specific wine pairing recommendations

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