Forks & Corks Master Class | Bordeaux Uncorked
Master Classes will be held Saturday, January 24, 2026 | Michael’s On East in the Ballroom
A signature highlight of the Festival each year, the Master Classes of Forks & Corks University offer a unique opportunity to taste, learn, and engage with the world of wine. Guests who “enroll” will enjoy a guided, interactive tasting experience led by a panel of acclaimed winemakers and wine industry professionals. Each 90-minute seminar includes 12 expertly selected wine tastings and a pairing plate of light bites curated to complement the featured varietals.
Classic Left Bank to modern expressions — exploring how Bordeaux producers balance heritage, terroir, and innovation in today’s global market.
Panelists:
- Château Branaire-Ducru (Saint-Julien) – François-Xavier Maroteaux
- Château de La Dauphine (Fronsak) – Lisa Sauniere
- Château La Dominique
(Saint-Émilion Grand Cru) – Charline Nicot - Château Marquis de Terme (Margaux) – Paloma Sénéclauze
- Château Pédesclaux / Château Lilian Ladouys (Pauillac / Saint-Estèphe) – Félix Pariente-Lorenzetti
- Château Phélan Ségur (Saint-Estèphe) – Veronique Dausse
This session uncorks Bordeaux’s range of styles, generations, and philosophies — from heritage estates to progressive biodynamic pioneers.
