Get to grips with the appellations, lieux-dits, and lesser-known styles of Beaujolais at this masterclass with Victoria Daskal DipWSET.
Event details
Join Victoria Daskal DipWSET for an in-depth exploration of the wines of Beaujolais, delving into the quality hierarchy and exploring styles across its 12 distinct appellations.
In addition to the classic reds, this masterclass will examine the region’s lesser-known white, rosé, and sparkling wines.
Victoria will also focus on the esteemed lieu-dits wines, increasingly recognised for their exceptional quality, and discuss the latest in the region's move to create a Premier Cru status.
Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of Beaujolais' soils, winemaking traditions, and future trends – just in time for Beaujolais Nouveau day!
Example wine list
- Domaine Séléné La Bulle ‘Séléné’ Vin de France 2022
- Jerome Lacondemine ‘Vol De L'Hirondelle’ Beaujolais Villages Rosé 2023
- Arnaud Aucoeur 'Vieilles Vignes' Beaujolais Villages Blanc 2022
- Chateau de Grand Pré Beaujolais Blanc 2022
- Marcel Lapierre ‘Les Raisins Gaulois’ Vin de France 2023
- Jean-Paul Brun ‘Terres Dorées’ Saint-Amour 2020
- Château Thivin ‘Zaccharie’ Côte de Brouilly 2022
- Domaine Michel Chignard ‘Les Moriers’ Fleurie 2020
Tasting level
Masterclass: Our most advanced sessions, suitable for those who have a WSET Level 3 qualification or equivalent knowledge. Gain expert knowledge and insights from a specialist speaker.
About the presenter, Victoria Daskal DipWSET
Victoria Daskal DipWSET is a wine writer, educator, business owner and consultant with over 15 years of experience in the wine industry. She is the founder of Mummy Wine Club, an award-winning wine subscription club and wine events company based in London. She specialises in presenting wines from all over the world through her curated selections and educational wine events.
Born in Moldova, Victoria grew up in Boston, MA and studied Economics and Psychology at McGill University in Montreal. In 2008 she completed the OIV MSc in International Wine Management – a whirlwind program that took her around 45 wine regions and 23 countries–after which she came to London to work for Jancis Robinson MW.
She has since worked in sales, events, and marketing while also completing the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines with Merit and was most recently the Managing Editor of The World of Fine Wine magazine for six years. She continues to write freelance (WFW, Falstaff, Elite Traveller), judge, and consult.
She teaches the Levels 1-3 Awards in Wines at WSET School London.
Booking terms and conditions
Payment in full must be made at the time of booking and places are not confirmed until payment has been received. Unfortunately we cannot take provisional bookings.
Cancellations and transfers
- Cancellations and transfers can be made up to two weeks before the event.
- Cancellations within 10 working days are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another event.
- If you need to change a name on the booking, please give us as much notice as possible.
- WSET School London reserves the right to cancel an event. If necessary, a full refund or transfer will be offered.
Please note: The sample list and speaker/s may be subject to change.