{"id":7844,"date":"2015-09-20T07:35:25","date_gmt":"2015-09-20T06:35:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/?p=7844"},"modified":"2022-09-20T14:47:37","modified_gmt":"2022-09-20T13:47:37","slug":"wine-tasting-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wine-tasting-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"[Guide] Wine Tasting in Paris : Where To Go ? How To Choose ?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many wine tastings exist and are for every different levels of knowledge, whether you\u2019re an expert oenologist or a beginner. However, all the tastings are not equal. The quality of a bottle will depend on many factors, specific to the wine cellar itself, but also to the weather, the season, etc\u2026 Today we present you with a guide on wine tastings in Paris, on how to choose them and where to find the best oenology classes.<\/em><\/p>\n

What are the selection criteria for a good wine tasting?<\/h2>\n

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The expert:<\/h3>\n

Among the incredible number of organisations offering tastings just in Paris, only a few of them are able to claim being educational. It is indeed a necessity, when we book a tasting, to be sure that the oenologist is a good teacher: a true wine lover, and as able to teach as they are passionate.<\/p>\n

He or she has to be more than a simple narrator: they have to be a fervent worshipper of wine and a subject matter expert. A true professional will know how to make you appreciate their hard work.<\/p>\n

The place:<\/h3>\n

Also check the place where the tasting is going to take place. One rarely knows the number of parasitical elements that can interfere with the appreciation of a bottle.<\/p>\n

The light, the colors, the temperature, everything has an importance in your evaluation; it is recommended to prioritize a simple and bright place, even if this means giving up on the authentic side of the wine cellar, which quite often is not very suitable.<\/p>\n

The theme:<\/h3>\n

A wine-tasting initiation can have a theme and multiple types exist, each one with its own specificities. There\u2019s for example the \u201chorizontales\u201d in which the goal is to taste a few wines of the same name. There\u2019s also the \u201cverticales\u201d, where on the contrary you taste the same wine, but from different eras.<\/p>\n

This allows tasters to compare the wine\u2019s evolution throughout the time and to master all its secrets. Each theme brings with it a load of knowledge and experience.<\/p>\n

The glass:<\/h3>\n

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It is probably the least important element of our list but that still counts in our perception of the taste: the glass. Flute, ballon, and so on \u2013 the wine glass exists in many different shapes and each more or less corresponds to a type of wine and will have an influence on our senses, such as smell or taste.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a common understanding that the best form of glass for a tasting is the \u201ctulip\u201d. Thanks to their round shape, they allow the conversation of every aroma and guarantee a full enjoyment of the liquid.<\/p>\n

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Now that we have seen the important criteria to take into account when we choose, let\u2019s now see a few examples of places where you can have the best wine tastings.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Where to have your tasting in Paris<\/h2>\n

Les Caves du Louvre<\/h3>\n
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52 Rue de l\u2019Arbre Sec, 75001 Paris<\/i><\/p>\n

Located at less than 5 minutes from its eponymous museum, \u201cLes Caves du Louvre\u201d was built during the XVIII century, under the reign of Louis XV. Today, it is open to the public and offers a visit that is as educational as it is historical for discovering the story of the vines and French\u2019s oenology.<\/p>\n

The whole visit will help you discover the flavors and aromas of the country, until the end of the visit where you\u2019ll be able to taste the caves\u2019 best wine, and mix at will using the test tubes, flasks or pipettes at your disposal in the workshop.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Prices: <\/strong><\/p>\n