WSET France 6 Bottles Pack

1. Burgundy – Côte de Beaune – Chardonnay

Puligny-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes 2023 – Vincent Girardin

Chosen to represent one of Burgundy’s finest Chardonnay expressions. Combines precision, minerality and restrained oak with concentration from old vines. Excellent for studying premium Côte de Beaune whites, terroir influence and balance between richness and freshness.

2. Burgundy – Côte de Beaune – Pinot Noir

Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Ursules 2018 – Héritiers Louis Jadot

Selected as a benchmark Premier Cru Burgundy Pinot Noir. Shows elegance, red fruit, earthy complexity and refined tannins. Ideal for understanding cool-climate Pinot Noir, oak maturation and Burgundy’s classification system in WSET study.

3. Bordeaux – Margaux – Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot

Château Brane-Cantenac 2019 – Second Cru Classé

Chosen to illustrate classic Left Bank Bordeaux blending and classification. Cabernet Sauvignon structure balanced by Merlot richness makes it ideal for studying tannin, oak ageing and the elegance associated with Margaux wines.

4. Loire Valley – Pouilly-Fumé – Sauvignon Blanc

Aubaine 2023 – Domaine Jonathan Didier Pabiot

Selected to contrast with Sancerre and demonstrate Loire Sauvignon Blanc diversity. Shows citrus, smoky mineral notes and high acidity, making it excellent for studying terroir influence and cool-climate aromatic white wine styles.

5. Rhône – Châteauneuf-du-Pape – GSM Blend

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2019 – Domaine Grand Veneur

Chosen to represent premium Southern Rhône blends. Full-bodied with ripe fruit, spice and high alcohol, it demonstrates Mediterranean climate influence, Grenache dominance and the concentration achieved from old vines.

6. Bordeaux – Sauternes – Sémillon

Château Rieussec 2017 – 1er Grand Cru Classé

Included to study noble rot and world-class sweet wine production. Rich honeyed fruit balanced by vibrant acidity makes it essential for understanding botrytis, sweetness balance, concentration and ageing potential in Sauternes.