From the vine to the glass workshop
Enjoy an authentic experience amidst the vineyards of Château Capitoul.
Try your hand at grape harvesting like a true winemaker, discover the secrets of the cellar, and taste the fermenting juice to gain a full understanding of the winemaking process.
A fun and sociable experience where you’ll get hands-on—or rather, hands-on the grapes!
Price: €45 for a 2-hour-15-minute workshop
- Thursday, September 10, from 9:45 AM to 12:00 PM
- Tuesday, September 15, from 9:45 AM to 12:00 PM
Workshop itinerary:
• Welcome at the tasting room, coffee, and distribution of equipment.
• Walk through the vineyards to the harvest plot; explanation of the La Clape AOC, HVE certification, the vine's growth cycle, etc.
• Arrival at the plot: checking grape ripeness, refractometer demonstration, and introduction to harvesting (cutting the bunches).
• Return to the winery: explanation and demonstration of manual pressing, followed by a tasting of the fresh juice.
• Tasting of juice mid-fermentation, juice undergoing aging (straight from the oak barrel), and the finished product.
• Charcuterie and cheese platter with bread served during the tasting.




