Making Appointments

Essential Etiquette

Advance Planning - Book 2-4 weeks ahead minimum - Harvest/summer need more - Email in French appreciated - Phone for last-minute - Confirm day before

What to Include: - Preferred dates/times - Group size - Language preferences - Special interests - Purchase intentions

Sample Email: ``` Bonjour,

Nous sommes [number] personnes visitant [region] du [date] au [date]. Nous aimerions visiter votre domaine et déguster vos vins.

Avez-vous des disponibilités le [date] ou [date]?

Nous parlons [language].

Cordialement, [Name] ```

Types of Visits

Standard Tasting - 30-60 minutes - Current vintage focus - Basic explanation - Small fee common - Purchase expected

Tour and Tasting - 60-90 minutes - Vineyard/cellar visit - Detailed explanation - Higher fee - More wines shown

Premium Experiences - Vertical tastings - Barrel samples - Food pairings - Winemaker meetings - Library wines

Harvest Experiences - Picking grapes - Sorting tables - Traditional lunch - Behind scenes - Unforgettable