Frédéric
Meet Frédéric, our certified French sommelier, whose journey in the world of fine wines and gastronomy has spanned over a decade. With over 12 years of experience in prestigious fine-dining establishments across the globe, including New York, Gijon, Montreal, Ajaccio, Paris, Cannes, and Monaco, Frédéric has honed his expertise in both wine and culinary excellence.
Hailing from the renowned Bordeaux region, Frédéric’s passion for wine is deeply rooted in his heritage. This passion led him to pursue advanced studies at the esteemed Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) in London, where he achieved the highest degree certification in world wines and spirits – Level 3.
In 2013, Frédéric founded his own venture, CannesYouTaste, driven by a desire to share his extensive knowledge and love for wine. Through his company, he offers engaging and educational wine classes, designed for novices and connoisseurs. His approach is simple yet profound: to help individuals discover, understand, and appreciate wine while fostering confidence in their tasting abilities.
Beyond teaching, Frédéric also provides restaurant wine consulting, imports exceptional wines to France, and hosts events centered around the joys of food and wine. His expertise and friendly demeanor make him a sought-after wine educator and distributor.
Join Frédéric on our Let’s Eat Uzès culinary holidays, where his expert tips and passion for wine will enhance your journey, deepening your wine knowledge and appreciation. Embrace the art of wine tasting and let Frédéric guide you through an unforgettable epicurean adventure in the heart of Uzès.
OUR CULINARY EXPERIENCES
Let’s Eat Uzès! Week in Uzès – A Provencal Cooking Vacation in Southern France
8-day culinary holiday in southern France. Hands-on French cooking classes. Explore markets, visit producers, and be immersed in French cuisine. All skill levels are welcome. 7-nights lodging included.
Let’s Eat Parma – Food & Wine Holiday in Parma, Italy
Embark on a 7-day culinary adventure in Parma, Italy. Experience 6 nights of authentic pasta crafting, exquisite prosciutto tastings, and explorations of Italian wines. Perfect for enthusiasts of food and wine.
Let’s Eat Colombia – Cartagena & Medellin: Colombia Food Tour
Experience Colombia’s vibrant food scene with cooking classes, market tours, and cultural excursions. Taste traditional dishes and immerse yourself in Colombia’s rich history and transformation in this unique, immersive food tour.
Let’s Eat Seville – Cooking Holidays in Spain
8 days of cooking, tapas, wine, & flamenco in Andalusia. A culinary tour in Seville for food & wine lovers. Explore markets, taste with us & enjoy! All skill levels are welcome. 7-nights lodging included.
Let’s Eat Georgia! Explore Georgia 🇬🇪
Join us for an 8-day, 9-night culinary holiday taking you from Tbilisi, Georgia to the Georgian countryside and back. This is a food & wine lover’s dream holiday where hospitable local guides will lead you on a cultural and gastronomical journey
Let’s Eat Paris – French Cooking Tours in Paris
5.5 days of pure foodie love. A French culinary tour in Paris filled with food, wine, & cooking? Yes, please! Join our chefs & guides on a gastronomic journey through French cuisine à la Parisienne, Champagne & wine tasting, & more. Jump in!
Private Sessions – Private Online Cooking Classes
Take part in private online cooking classes with friends & family. We’re bringing great cooking experiences straight into your home kitchen through an interactive online cooking class. Cook along with your chef, ask questions, and enjoy!
Let’s Eat Seville: 6-Day Seville Food Tour
Seville, Spain is calling. Join a Seville Food Tour with a chef by your side. 6-day, 5-night Spanish cooking, tapas & wine tasting tour. A mini version of our longer Let’s Eat Seville tour and a chance to discover the Andalusian capital through its food & wine.
Let’s Eat Bread – 3-Day Bread Masterclass
This 3-day Bread master class is perfect for anyone who would like to learn how to make, maintain and use a starter. Learn to make better bread at home like a pro. We’ll teach you the techniques you need to beef up your bread-making skills. Open to bakers of all levels.
BLOG POSTS FROM FRÉDÉRIC
Beaujolais Nouveau is Here to Stay.
The Beaujolais Nouveau French wine is here to stay and has been released to the public to buy. Want to learn where this festive wine originates, we’ve got the answer inside
“A Table” at the Chef’s table – A Food & Wine Tasting dinner in Uzès
Chef Eric had no doubt that his sommelier Frédéric would be up for the challenge when he served him up this delicious tasting menu. Frédéric comes back “en garde” to present his matching wines to delight our palettes and compliment the meal.
Harvest time or hardest time for winemakers?
Ever wondered why that bottle of wine costs so much? While there are many factors that go into pricing, the weather plays a major part. See how climate change and global warming has affected winemaking in France.
Champagne – Méthode Champenoise – Champagne’s Mystery Uncorked
Can you call it champagne if it is not from Champagne? What is the méthode champenoise? What grapes are used in making champagne? When do we drink champagne? What’s the big deal anyway? While you might know the answers to some of these, you are likely to learn something new – I did.
Wine Trends 2017
What does 2017 have in store for us when it comes to wine. What will be hot? What will change? What will it cost us? Our sommelier shares 3 of the trends in wine this year.
10 Gift ideas for Wine Lovers
If you are looking for the perfect holiday gift idea for that lover of wines, look no further we have you covered with this top 10 list from our sommelier Frederic Duverger – and a little bonus gift idea at the end to take your passion for wine one step further.
A Grape Harvest wine tasting at Domaine de Malaïgue – Organic winery, Uzès
One of the best parts of our Week in Uzès program, was took place at the beautiful Domaine de Malaïgue winery in Uzès. Don’t know it? Well you should! Check out our blog post to see what we were doing there and why it should be on your bucket list!
Summer Wines: Not just Rosé!
Are you wondering what’s the best wine choice for light meals or grilled food during those hot summer nights? Or maybe note because you always go for the rosé? Time to break the rules!
Wine marinades – The Do’s and Don’ts
Do you marinate your meat or fish? What do you grab, cooking wine? A bit of red? A bit of white? Well if you want to ensure that you are doing justice to your food, you’ll want to read Sommelier & foodie Frédéric Duverger’s tips on wine marinades.
Does Mixing Wines REALLY give you a Headache?
You’ve heard it said again and again. In fact you’ve probably said it too. “You can’t mix drinks or you risk getting a headache.” or “I’ll stick to red since that’s what I’m already drinking. I don’t want to end up with a headache.” But how much of that is true? Does mixing wines REALLY give you a headache or are we all victims of a mass delusion?
