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Wine tasting class in Paris

2 hours to learn how to look at, smell and taste a wine, with a sommelier's method, 5 French wines and cheese. No knowledge needed.

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At a glance

  • A simple method you can apply to any bottle
  • 5 French wines, from sparkling to red
  • Cheese to understand food and wine pairing
  • A tasting sheet to take home

What you will learn

  • The three steps of tasting: eye, nose, mouth
  • Simple words to say what you like
  • Why a cheese changes the taste of a wine

The programme

  1. 0:00Welcome and sparkling
    We introduce ourselves, raise a glass and walk you through the evening.
  2. 0:15The sommelier's method
    Look, smell, taste: the grid you will reuse everywhere.
  3. 0:455 wines, 5 styles
    White, red, sparkling: we compare, debate and note our favourites, with cheese.
  4. 1:30Friendly quiz
    A short team game to remember the essentials, no pressure.
  5. 2:00End of the evening
    Your tasting sheet in hand, and a taste for more.

Included

  • 5 wines (5 cl glass)
  • Cheese
  • Bread and water
  • A tasting sheet

Not included

  • Bottles to take away
  • Additional drinks

Who it is for

Beginners and enthusiasts, solo, as a couple or with friends.

Good to know

Under 18s. For allergies or special diets, please tell us when you book.

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.

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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.

No date suits you?

Tell us your preferred date and we reply by email. No payment at this stage.

Prefer to write? contact@monsommelier.eu. No payment is requested at this stage: we confirm the slot first.

Questions about this experience

Do I need to know about wine?

No. This class is designed for beginners: we start from zero and go step by step.

Can I come on my own?

Yes, many guests do. Groups are small and the mood is friendly: you will quickly get to know each other.

How much wine is served?

5 wines served as tasting pours (about 5 cl each). It is a guided tasting, not a meal.

Can this class be booked privately?

Yes, for a birthday, a hen or stag party or a team: see “Private events” or “Corporate”.

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