Paris: French Wine and Cheese Guided Tasting

This wine and cheese tasting takes place in a Parisian wine bar and suits wine enthusiasts seeking to deepen their knowledge of French wine and pairings.

Highlights

• Enjoy delicate flavors of French wine and rich local cheeses
• Learn French wine tasting techniques from an experienced Parisian wine bar owner
• Explore the geography and history of French wine regions
• Train your sense of smell using perfume samples to better identify wine aromas
• Discover how to pair wine with cheese or chocolate effectively

Description

Meet Simon at his Paris wine bar to begin with an introduction to the world of wine. Gain insights into the history of wine, different French wine regions, and how climate, grape variety, and location influence taste.

Learn the step-by-step wine tasting process: observe the color, smell the wine, and finally taste it. During the session, sample 2 white wines, 2 red wines, and 1 glass of champagne.

Depending on your chosen option, you will also learn to pair these wines either with selected cheeses or chocolates. Simon explains why specific cheeses or chocolates complement certain wines.

Enhance your sensory skills by comparing the smell of each wine with different perfume samples. The tasting concludes with the chance to try Simon’s family Champagne.

Includes

• Wine tasting: 2 red wines, 2 white wines, and 1 champagne
• Cheese tasting or chocolate tasting (depending on the option)
• Bread served alongside the tasting
• Guidance from a wine expert

Excludes

• Additional food and drinks not mentioned
• Tips

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, book in advance and bring a notepad to take tasting notes. The tasting is ideally scheduled in the afternoon or early evening when your palate is fresh.