About this experience
What if the texture of a wine could tell you about the soil it comes from?
A unique sensory experience exclusively in the Rhône Valley.
Highlights
- Exclusive geo-sensory tasting
- Visit to a family-run boutique winery
- An intimate and private location between our two winemaking rooms
What's included
- Guided cellar visit by a family member
- Tasting of 4 Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines (1 white and 3 red)
- Haute couture fabric samples
- Samples of real geological soils from the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation
- Entertainment and commentary by Rossenia, sommelier and geotechnician
- Souvenir QR code with description sheets and personalized recommendations
- Water
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
MAIN DESCRIPTION:
Imagine touching a piece of velvet, closing your eyes, and recognizing in your glass what your fingers have just felt… the terroir. This is exactly what you will experience during this geo-sensory workshop — a unique experience, conceived and led by Rossenia, sommelier and geotechnical engineer, at the Domaine du Grand Tinel in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
During this workshop, you will discover that the terroir is not an abstraction reserved for experts: it is a concrete sensation that your body naturally perceives.
No prerequisites are required. This workshop is for both the curious who are discovering wine and the enthusiasts who want to understand what they already feel when tasting in a different way and to expand their knowledge of the terroir.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
30 minutes — Tour of the Domaine du Grand Tinel
You start with a guided visit of the cellar, in the company of Justine.
1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes — The geo-sensory tasting
Rossenia guides you through a tactile discovery of the terroirs via 4 of the estate's flagship cuvées.
For each wine, you first handle a haute-couture fabric and a soil sample before tasting.
The revelation comes naturally: what your hands have perceived, your palate recognizes.
YOUR LIVE GUIDE:
Rossenia is a sommelier, geotechnical engineer, and live guide, based in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Her dual scientific and sensory background led her to develop a completely original tasting method that creates a dialogue between textiles, geology, and wine.
YOU WILL LEAVE WITH:
At the end of the workshop, each participant receives a QR code giving access to a detailed digital sheet for each of the 4 vintages tasted, including:
- The full description of the wine (personality, texture/soil, structure, vintage, aromas);
- The terroir of origin and its geological characteristics;
- Recommendations based on your sensory preferences identified during the food tasting, and suggestions for food and wine pairings.
A tangible and usable souvenir, well beyond the workshop.
Terms & conditions
Tasting prohibited for minors under 18 years of age
Workshop open to children for the tour and touch practice
Pregnant women are asked to contact us before booking
Limited places to ensure a quality experience