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The Christie’s Wine Course introduces you to wines from all over the world, investigating region and climate, grape variety and the influence of the winemaker over the finished product. The Christie’s Wine Course introduces you to wines from all over the world, investigating region and climate, grape variety and the influence of the winemaker over the finished product. The Christie’s Wine Course introduces you to wines from all over the world, investigating region and climate, grape variety and the influence of the winemaker over the finished product. The Christie’s Wine Course introduces you to wines from all over the world, investigating region and climate, grape variety and the influence of the winemaker over the finished product.

Wine Master Classes

Join us for our Wine Master Class series for an exclusive look at the finest wines of the world with leading experts in the field.

 

Developing from the continued success of the popular wine courses run by Christie’s Education, these select evening classes are designed to explore further specific achievements and glories in viniculture in the elegant environment of Christie’s auction house, with all the advantages of its in-house expertise and position in the centre of London.

In an atmosphere both convivial and instructive, these courses will add another dimension of enjoyment to one of life’s great learning experiences. Christie’s expert team of Masters of Wine look forward to sharing their knowledge with you.

 

Domaine Faiveley Burgundy Masterclass Vintage 2009

The next course on 31 May 2012 will focus on the Domaine Faiveley Burgundy Masterclass Vintage 2009. The evening will be hosted by renowned wine expert, Mark Bingley MW and will bring participants to the next level of wine enjoyment, with specialist advice and information on how to perfect your tasting and investment of this supreme vintage. Wines to be tasted include*:


Mercurey Blanc Clos Rochette (Monopole)
Meursault Blagny Premier Cru
Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru

Mercurey Rouge Premier Cru Clos des Myglands (Monopole)
Volnay Fremiets Premier Cru
Nuits St Georges Les Porets St Georges Premier Cru
Nuits St Georges Les Damodes Premier Cru
Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru (in magnums)
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru

 

Future subjects for classes will include, among others, a class with the claim for the Greatest Bordeaux Vintage of the Decade: 2006 St Emilion 1er Grands Crus with Steven Spurrier. The Season will conclude with an evening of Classic Champagnes in early December, with Tom Stevenson.

 

Booking

Contact:

Short Course Administrator
shortcourses@christies.com
0207 665 4350

Monday – Friday9am- 5pm

 

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*Wines and course content are subject to change

 

 

 

 

Masterclasses

Our evening masterclasses take place at Christie's King Street from 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm

Domaine Faiveley Burgundy Masterclass Vintage 2009

Course Dates

31 May 2012

Course Fees

£150

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