Paris: French Wine & Champagne Tasting in Cellar

Summary

French wine tasting in Paris with expert sommelier, cellar setting, cheese or charcuterie option

You’ll step into a cozy Paris cellar for an evening of French wine tasting led by an expert sommelier. Taste six wines (including Champagne), learn label secrets, and enjoy cheese or charcuterie if you want. You’ll leave with new confidence — and maybe a favorite bottle you never expected.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect the cellar to smell like fresh bread and old wood when we walked down those narrow steps in central Paris — almost like someone’s kitchen mixed with a library. Our sommelier, Camille, was already uncorking something that fizzed softly (the Champagne) and she grinned at us as if she knew we were nervous about mixing up Bordeaux and Burgundy. I still can’t pronounce “Châteauneuf-du-Pape” right — Li laughed when I tried. The light was dim but warm, and the walls looked like they’d seen a hundred years of stories.

We tasted six French wines, starting with that sharp sparkle of Champagne and moving through reds and whites from all over: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Loire Valley. Camille had this way of making it feel less intimidating — she showed us how to read the labels without making us feel dumb. At one point she said, “Don’t worry about getting it perfect; just taste.” That helped. The cheese was creamy and salty and honestly I kept reaching for more between sips (I went for the charcuterie option too — no regrets).

I liked that nobody rushed us. Some people asked questions about tannins or terroir; others just closed their eyes and tried to guess the flavors. There was a couple from Canada who kept whispering about which wine they’d order back home now. It felt relaxed but not sloppy — more like friends learning together than a class. By the end I actually felt like I could order French wine at dinner without panicking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — French wine tasting and learning

• Arrive at renovated cellar in Paris
• Attend wine tasting session
• Taste six French wines including Champagne
• Learn wine-tasting techniques from sommelier
• Understand how to read French wine labels
• Enjoy cheese or charcuterie with wine
• Gain confidence ordering French wine

Top questions

How many wines do you taste during this Paris wine tasting?

You taste six different French wines, including one Champagne.

Is food included in the wine tasting experience?

Yes, you can choose cheese or charcuterie to accompany your wine if you select that option.

Where does the wine tasting take place in Paris?

The tasting is held in a beautifully renovated cellar in central Paris.

Is there an English-speaking guide or sommelier?

Yes, the presentation is given in English by a professional sommelier.

What is the minimum age for this Paris wine tour?

The minimum age to join is 18 years old.

Are group sizes small for this Paris wine tasting?

The number of participants ranges from 6 to 25 people per session.

Is public transportation available nearby?

Yes, there are public transportation options close to the venue.

Are service animals allowed at this activity?

Service animals are allowed during the wine tasting event.

What’s included

Your evening includes six carefully selected French wines (with Champagne), freshly baked breads, guidance from a professional English-speaking sommelier, plus cheese or charcuterie if you choose that option — all set inside a welcoming central Paris cellar.