French Wine and Champagne Tasting in Paris

Highlights

Sample wine from the Bordeaux, Sancerre, and other regions right in Paris
Learn about France’s different wine appellations from a sommelier
Master the art of tasting wine and get tips for ordering wine in restaurants
Taste six wines and upgrade to include a cheese and cured meat plate

Summary

Make your way to an atmospheric wine cellar, close to the Louvre Museum in central Paris, to meet your host for the evening—a professional sommelier. After an introduction to French wine and winemaking, begin your wine tasting masterclass, sampling six different wines from France. Taste wines from the Bordeaux, Sancerre, Champagne, and Rhone Valley wine regions, and listen as your guide explains the characteristics of each region. No matter your level of wine expertise you will improve your wine knowledge with expert tips and easy-to-follow advice. Learn how to understand the French appellation system, discover terroir, and learn how Champagne is made. Upgrade to include a food option and have your wines paired with a selection of delicious regional cheeses or a cheese and cured meat plate. Before you leave, your sommelier will present you with a list of the wines included in the tasting and offer recommendations based on your preferences.

Tour info

Duration

2 hours

Why take this tour?

France is renowned around the world for fine wines from famous wine regions including Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Sancerre, and Champagne. This wine and Champagne tasting experience—which includes six tastings—takes the guesswork out of wine, with a guide on-hand to teach you about the different varietals and demystify the complex labels and classification systems of French wine.

What’s included?

Wine tasting (6 French wines)
Professional sommelier
Cheese or charcuterie (if option selected)
Presentation in English
Freshly baked breads
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 2h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

O Chateau

About operator:

The #1 destination in Paris for the wine lover. Award-winning wine bar, daily wine tasting classes, great Day trips to the Champagne region, Champagen Cruises on the Seine River... If you like to wine and you're in Paris, O Chateau is a must-do!