Wine and Cheese Tasting in Paris
From
EUR5200
Free cancellation
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 2 days before the activity start time.
Duration2 hours
Difficulty LevelVery easy
Guide LanguageMultiple
About
Enjoy an immersive experience in the wonderful world of wine on this wine and cheese tasting in Paris. During your 1.5-hour tasting experience, your host – an expert ‘caviste’ – takes you on a journey into traditional French winemaking. Sample three varieties of wine and two types of cheese, gain understanding of the importance of terroir, and learn how to pair different wines and cheeses for appealing flavor combinations that suit your palate. Numbers are limited to 8 people on this intimate small-group tasting experience.
Highlights
- 1.5-hour wine and cheese tasting experience in Paris
- Meet your host – an expert ‘caviste’ – and learn of France’s winemaking history and heritage
- Sample three varieties of wine and two types of cheese, and learn how the flavors complement each other
- Gain insight into the concept of terroir, and the different techniques employed in the wine-making process
- There's a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 8 people on this small-group tour, ensuring personalized attention from your guide
Itinerary
Step inside a traditional Parisian wine cellar
Nestled away in Paris' 11th arrondissement, one local wine cellar stands out among the rest. Here, there is no better pairing than fine wine and good cheese, and enjoying one without the other only offers half the picture!
Step inside this welcoming cellar and meet your ‘caviste’ – an expert in both delicious wines and savory cheeses. Take your seat, and listen as your host shares the secrets of pairing wine and cheese to perfection.
Develop your winetasting palate
During this fun and friendly tasting, you will be encouraged to develop your palate until you find the combination that suits you. Your expert host will teach you to trust your taste, and you’ll learn how to match different wines to your needs or your mood.
Gain insight into the journey wine takes from grape to glass, the influences of sunlight and soil type on the flavor of the wine, and the different techniques employed in the wine-making process. You'll learn about terroir, why France is so famous for wines across the world, and why there are so many different varieties and types.
Whether you are a novice wine drinker or a connoisseur of the vine, this entertaining and engaging experience will shed new light on the wonderful word of winetasting.
Inclusions
Guided tastings of three varieties of wine, and two types of cheese
Two types of cheese
Exclusions
Tips or gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Le Vin Qui Parle, 30 rue Faidherbe 75011 Paris
Additional Information
- A spittoon will be available for those who wish to use it.
Guide Languages
English
French
Start Times
Duration2 hours
Start Times11:30, 15:30, 16:00
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 2 days before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 2 days before the activity start time.