Wine tasting class
Learn to taste 5 wines with a sommelier's method, with cheese on the side. Beginners welcome.
€49 per person
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French wine & pâté-croûte pairing in Paris: 5 wines and 3 pâtés-croûte with a sommelier
Pâté-croûte, a great classic of French charcuterie, meets wine: a gourmet, educational tasting designed to be as fun as it is delicious.
At a glance
- 3 artisan pâtés-croûte, sliced in front of you
- 5 French wines chosen for their pairings, from sparkling to red
- A simple tasting method, explained by a sommelier
- A playful blind-tasting challenge to end the evening
What is pâté-croûte?
Pâté-croûte is a meat pâté baked in a pastry crust, then filled with jelly. A staple of French charcuterie, both rustic and refined, it is served cold, in slices. Its richness, fat and spices call for fresh, lively or structured wines: that is the playground we explore together.
- How a lively wine “cuts” the richness of a pâté
- Pairings that surprise (and those to avoid)
- How to taste any wine with a method
The programme
- 0:00Welcome and sparkling
A first glass and a presentation of the evening. - 0:15The tasting method
Look, smell, taste: the essentials in a few minutes. - 0:45Pâté-croûte pairings
Three pâtés-croûte, several wines: we taste, compare and pick our favourites. - 1:30The blind challenge
A team quiz to recognise what you have just tasted. - 2:00End of the evening
Your tasting sheet in hand.
Included
- 5 wines (5 cl glass)
- 3 artisan pâtés-croûte
- Bread and water
- A tasting sheet
Not included
- Bottles to take away
- Additional drinks
Who it is for
Beginners and food-loving enthusiasts, solo, as a couple or with friends.
Good to know
Under 18s. The menu is meat-based: please tell us when you book about any allergy or special diet.
Your sommelier
Your evening is hosted by one of the two founders of Mon Sommelier.
Alexandre Urwicz
Co-founder and sommelier
Trained in wine (WSET levels 1, 2 and 3, sake, Franck Thomas course), he has worked in a wine shop and judged tastings before starting to teach himself. The founder behind Mon Sommelier: wine experiences and an AI-powered wine recognition app.
Jaimes De Sousa Gomes
Co-founder and sommelier
Co-founder of Mon Sommelier with Alexandre, he has worked in a wine shop. A passionate sommelier, he designs and hosts the tasting experiences. He was responsible for creating the RDV Gourmet branch.
Venue and access
Merci Vigneron
44 rue des Boulangers, 75005 Paris
Metro: Cardinal Lemoine (line 10) or Jussieu (lines 7 and 10)
Our tastings most often take place at Merci Vigneron, a wine bar and shop in the Latin Quarter, a short walk from Place de la Contrescarpe. The exact venue is repeated in your confirmation email.
A question about accessibility? Write to us before booking.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 48 h before the tasting. After that the place is non-refundable; it can be moved once. See the terms of sale.
A group, a birthday, a team? This experience can be booked privately. Request a quote →
Online booking
Book your place
Pick a date, pay by card and get your confirmation straight away.
Questions about this experience
Do I need to like charcuterie?
This experience is built around pâté-croûte. If you do not eat meat or have an allergy, write to us before booking so we can see what is possible.
Do I need to know about wine?
No, everything is explained. Beginners are welcome.
Is it a full meal?
It is a gourmet tasting: slices of pâté-croûte and bread to go with the wines. You may want a light dinner afterwards, depending on your appetite.
Can I give this as a gift?
Yes: see the “Gift card” page.
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Blind wine tasting
Numbered glasses, hidden bottles: a team game to sharpen your nose and palate. Ideal with friends, hen and stag parties, birthdays.
€49 per person
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