Field Notes · 12 May 2025
A first conversation about planning a private event or a guided tasting at the estate goes smoother when you arrive with a few details in hand. This post walks through the practical things worth gathering beforehand.
Most people contact us because they have a date in mind and a rough idea of the setting: a wedding under the old oak, a birthday in the chai, or a corporate evening among the barrels. That is enough to start. But the more concrete you can be about the shape of the day, the easier it is for us to tell you what is realistic in our space and what needs adjusting.
Start with the basics: the number of guests, the time window, and whether you want the full estate or just the cellar. These three facts determine almost everything else. A tasting for eight people in the chai is a different setup from a seated lunch for sixty in the courtyard, and knowing which one you are planning saves a round of back-and-forth later.
We can arrange a tour of the vines, a walk through the winemaking area, and a seated tasting of current vintages. If you already know which parts interest you, say so. Some guests want to spend most of the time outdoors; others prefer to stay in the cool of the cellar and talk about the wines in detail. There is no wrong choice, but the balance affects how we prepare the space and how much time we leave between each part.
It also helps to mention any dietary needs or mobility considerations. The vineyard paths are mostly flat, but the chai has a few steps, and we want to plan a route that works for everyone in your group.
If you have tasted our bottles before, note which ones stood out. If you are new to the domaine, think about what you usually drink: dry whites, fruit-forward rosés, or lighter reds. That gives us a starting point for the tasting and lets us pull a few limited cuvées that match your preferences. We can also talk about the current vintage and what is still available from previous years.
For private events, a rough budget range is useful, not because we push a minimum, but because it helps us propose a menu of options that fits. We work with local caterers and can adjust the format from a simple tasting to a full meal with wine pairings.
Once we have talked through the details, we send a written proposal with the suggested format, timing, and what is included. You take your time to decide, and we hold the date for a week. If you need to adjust the number of guests or move the time, that is fine as long as we know before the final confirmation.
If you are still deciding between a guided tour and a simple tasting, or wondering how much time to set aside, the consultation is exactly the moment to ask. We have hosted enough events to know what works in each season and what surprises tend to come up.
Ready to talk through your plans? Contact the estate or read about choosing a service format that fits your event.