11. Mars. 2017
L'etiquette
There was a wine tasting competition in Bordeaux with several wine institutes.
I participated in this competition as one of the representative of my school VATEL.
I have arrived very early. The competition was prepared at the 5th floor in Vatel school.
This is our table.
For the wine tasting competition, the participant schools made a group of 4 students.
Some papers, bread and water were prepared.
I really liked the paper to put wine glasses. It is so amazing idea!
That's why I brought it to home. ^v^**
First of all, we tasted 4 different white wines.
We had only 30 minutes for 4 wines,
(I think it is little bit too short time!!!
although I don't know well how French(???) people taste wine!!)
And we discussed with our members to make one answer sheet.
I guessed them quite well but.. my answer was all wrong..... 8ㅅ8....
I needed more time to think........
During the break time between white wine tasting and red wine tasting,
2 sommeliers were checking the answer sheets.
There were prizes.
a beautiful bottle of champagne, Sauternes...
Red wine tasting was same as white wine tasting.
This time, we discussed at the end of each wine tasting.
This second time was better than the first one, however, I was still not adjusted to the quick atmosphere.
Therefore... I assumed grape variety, region and even AOC quite well....
but, all the answers were mixed. 8ㅅ8....
The next team, they were the best one.
During the second break time, I went out to terrace.
This building was smaller than I thought.
I can see the basilica (Basilique) of Saint Michael,
Tram station line B: Cours du Medoc
The street: every morning I walked or got bus..
buildings
This is the answer.
Riesling - Alsace / Sauvignon - Pouilly Fume / Semillon - Pessac-Leognan
Gewrutztraminer - Alsace
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot - Bordeaux / Syrah - Rhone / Gamey - Beaujolais
Syrah + Grenache...? (I forgot)
After presenting the answer, it was time to enjoy champagne.
After champagne time, we have done another blind tasting.
It was quite difficult!
Actually, blind tasting is really difficult!
Eventually, we were not one of the winner in the competition.
However, it was our school who offered the place, so we have received prize.
A bottle of Gewruztraminer, Loupiac and a tool of red wine aerator.
This is the prize for all the participants.
The wine competition was so interesting.
Even though I was not able to reach to correct answer, I enjoyed very much.
If I had more time to prepare this competition, it might be better than this. (Maybe!)
It was very useful and wonderful experience for me!
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