The Bordeaux Mentor Week: Applications Closed (back next year!)

Week to be held September 26-30 2022

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Bordeaux Mentor Week, a free immersion week to be held during harvest 2022.

This is a subscriber benefit for members of janeanson.com and is aimed at young sommeliers, or anyone starting out in the wine trade who would like to get behind the scenes of a region that is key to the global wine market.

Any subscriber can either nominate themselves or a team member or friend who they believe would benefit from attending this innovative mentor programme, aimed at giving an introduction to Bordeaux wines, winemaking and methods of distribution, and to open up knowledge and access.

The week will be offered to six participants in year one, and will be hosted by Jane Anson, author of the groundbreaking Inside Bordeaux book and founder of janeanson.com, together with Chinedu Rita-Rosa of Vines by Rosa consulting and industry partners including Quo Global, Wine Services, Château La Lagune and Bernard Magrez Grands Vignobles.

All accommodations and transport within the region (on the official programme) will be covered for attendees. There will be several travel bursaries available for those who are not able to fund travel to Bordeaux.

Example Programme
Accommodation Château La Lagune, Haut-Médoc 1855 3^ième Cru.
Harvest work in vineyard and cellar.
Meeting startups and wine innovators.
Masterclass on The Place de Bordeaux, how it works, how it is evolving.
Focus on organic, biodynamic farming.
Olfactory development, with focus on older wines.
Personal development/mentoring.

How To Apply
Open to all subscribers of janeanson.com – or as a nomination by a subscriber. All you need to do is join up first, or ask your employer or friend who does subscribe to nominate you!
Applications are open from March 31-April 30, 2022.
Simply send your details, with information about your current role and why you would be interested in attending the week, to hello@janeanson.com, clearly marked The Mentor Week.
All applications will be carefully considered by a panel including Jane and Chinedu and our industry partners, with the successful candidates announced by mid May 2022.