Botrytis Wines

Beschreibung

The Concept The final chapter of the year, closing on a celebratory, festive note ahead of Christmas. A comparative tasting of the world's great botrytis-affected sweet wine styles, paired with cheese and traditional accompaniments, with a focus on revealing the distinct winemaking techniques behind each style. The Wines A journey through the world of botrytis: Alsace (dry-style botrytis), Germany (Mosel, Nahe, Rheingau — from Spätlese to Trockenbeerenauslese), Tokaji (dry through 6 Puttonyos), Sauternes, Smaragd, and Chenin Blanc (Quarts de Chaume). Learning Objective: Understanding how botrytis expresses itself differently across regions and traditions — and how winemaking technique shapes each style's identity, from dry botrytis wines to the most concentrated, nobly sweet expressions. The Details Format: Seated guided tasting with comparative pairing Wines: Botrytis-affected sweet wines across Alsace, Germany, Tokaji, Sauternes, Wachau (Smaragd), and Chenin Blanc (Quarts de Chaume) Food: Savoury selection & Sweet Selection Duration: Approximately 2.5 – 3 hours Level: Accessible to intermediate Language: English Hosted by: Lilla Fülöp, Certified Educator Tony Lécuroux, Master Sommelier