A professional tasting and presentation of Georgian wine was recently held in the renowned wine region of Nuits-Saint-Georges, France, led by French wine expert Clémence Giraud.

According to the National Wine Agency of Georgia, the event gathered over 80 attendees, including representatives from the HoReCa and wine tourism sectors, sommeliers, buyers, winemakers, local wine experts, and journalists.

As part of the event, a presentation was held for the newly released book “Burgundy Terroirs and the Traditional Method of Winemaking in Georgia”, authored by Nato Mamukashvili, a Georgian scientist based in France.

The event emphasized the cultural significance of winemaking in both regions. Georgia’s ancient qvevri winemaking method is recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage, while Burgundy’s famed terroirs are listed as a World Heritage Site.

Guests also viewed the documentary “Georgia, the Cradle of Wine” and enjoyed a curated tasting of Georgian wines paired with traditional Burgundian cuisine.

This event is part of the National Wine Agency’s ongoing efforts to raise international awareness of Georgian wine. Since 2013, the agency has been implementing targeted promotional campaigns aimed at diversifying export markets—including in France, a country with deep winemaking traditions and growing interest in Georgian qvevri wines.