The Wine Compass

Masterclass "Understanding Burgundy with a sommelier
In a vaulted cellar dating from the 1850s in the heart of Dijon, you will learn the secrets of this legendary region during a tasting of 6 wines accompanied by cheese and charcuterie (please let us know if you have any food intolerances). You'll learn how to taste a wine in a fun and relaxed way.
Monday to Sunday, 11am and 4pm, depending on availability (semi-private sessions, 2 to 12 people maximum). Reservations required.

New: every day at 2.30pm, 1-hour tasting of 6 wines (without food).

Your hosts
Matthieu Aravantinos
- Born in Dijon
- 10 years' experience in the industry
- Sommelier Caviste in Seville in 2014
- Graduated from CFPPA de Beaune in 2015
- Graduate of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 3 in 2016 Lycée viticole de Mâcon
- Sommelier in Gevrey Chambertin at L'Hôtel des Deux Chèvres from 2015 to 2018
- Sommelier & importer of world wines for London wine bar chain The Grape Variety from 2018 to 2022
- Graduated from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 3 in 2016 Lycée viticole de Mâcon

Pauline Dumont
- Born in the Jura, grew up in the Côte de Beaune
- Graduated from a Masters in Foreign Languages Applied to Commerce and Business in Dijon in 2015
- 7 years' experience in industry
- Direct Sales and Wine Tourism Manager at Domaine Chanson in Beaune from 2017 to 2024
- Graduated from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 3 in 2024 Ecole Vivant in Pommard
- tasting in German on request