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Wine & Cheese Tasting at Ô Chateau

by Lynn on October 5th, 2007

Are you looking for that perfect gift for someone’s birthday or anniversary? Or maybe the “kitschy” gifts I spoke about finding on the Rue Mouffetard just isn’t what you’re looking for. Well then, whether you live in Paris, or happen to have family or friends visiting, wine & cheese tasting makes a great gift!

If you know nothing about wines, no need to worry! At the Ô Chateau the sommelier, Olivier Magny uses humour and charm in a relaxed atmosphere, more like a gathering of friends at his Parisian loft, than a learning experience to dispense of his knowledge.  The great thing is not only do you have fun trying different French wines, cheeses and breads, but you come away with valuable information to impress family and friends next time you’re selecting a bottle of wine.

There are a number of tastings to choose from:

• For 20 €, if you’re a novice, you can spend an hour trying 2 or 3 different French wines and learning the basics of wine tasting techniques.
• 50 € gives you the Grand 7 where for two hours you will not only taste seven varieties of French reds and whites from a vast array of the most famous wine regions in France, but you’ll also learn about pairing food and wine and other important tips.
• 65 € is a Wine & Cheese Tasting Lunch. You taste a variety of 5 whites and reds including champagne and the unique pairing of what cheese goes with what wine. There is also a selection of charcuteries. Lunch is an hour and a half.
• Ô Chateau also has Private Wine Tasting where they’ll customize your wine tasting experience to fit your needs.

They offer their wine tasting in French, English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German and Russian. You need to specify which language when you are booking. Children are also welcomed. (16 yrs. and older can drink. Under 16 need parents’ permission.)

For more information you can visit their website, book a tasting, or buy a gift certificate for that someone special!

Ô-Château
100, rue de la Folie Méricourt
Paris 11e
Tel: 01 44 73 97 80

Photo Credit: Nicolas Paradis

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