FAQ's, taste wine in Paris with O Chateau!

Can I change my dates?
Yes you can. No problem. Just give us a call or email us and we'll arrange a different date and/or time according to our openings and to your availability.

Is there any food served during the tasting?
Yes. All of our tastings come along with a nice selection of French breads: nut bread, olive breads, traditional baguette, pain de campagne, pain au fromage, pain au sésame...

With our Cheese & Wine Tasting Lunch, you will also find a selection of cheeses frrom our Maître Fromager and a selection of charcuteries (patés, sausages, meats...)

I don't know anything about wine, which tasting should I attend?
You can come to any of the tastings. Our tastings are designed to inform and entertain everyone, no matter what knowledge of wine each person has.

How does the online booking process work?
Just select the tasting you'd like to join, then follow the booking process. After the completion of this process, you will receive a voucher with all necessary indications (tasting details, meeting point, map and directions to the tasting location...).

This process is automated so you should receive your voucher immediately after you book. If you don't, just check your in spambox, as sometimes that is where vouchers sadly end up!

I don't want to book online, what are my options?
In that case, just let us know by email or by phone which tastings you wish to join, how many will be coming, and you're done. Payment is due in cash or by check (euros only) at the end of the tasting.

Do you take credit cards ?
Yes. Visa or Mastercard.

Are your tastings in English?
Yes. Our tastings are - by default - in English. But we can also hold private or corporate tastings in a variety of other languages on demand: French, Spanish, Russian, Italian, German, Portuguese... Make sure to discuss your language preferences when you book your private tasting!

Which wines will we taste?
Good ones. You can trust us on this. We have selected various wines but all of them are remarkable. Our selection should help you learn more about French wine, and find out what you really like and why. A list of tasted wines is handed out during the tasting.

How many people will there at the tasting?
It varies a lot. Sometimes 2 or 3 people, sometimes 15 or 20. But we believe the more the merrier. Our tastings are a great opportunity to meet new people and to exchange travel experience.

Can we buy wine at the tasting?
Yes. Our customers usually love our wines, and many wish to take some home with them. We can also deliver your wine at your hotel reception at your convenience. Yet, there is absolutely no obligation to buy wine!

Can we request specific wines at our tasting?
Maybe! Just let us know which type of wine you'd like to taste, and we'll do our best to come up with something you'll love. If you want to fully customize your tasting, we can also do it. Just let us know.

What is the drinking age in France?
Children need to be 16 to drink wine. Kids under 16 can drink if their parents allow them to do so!! As simple as this!! Remember that this is great education! Don't worry about getting a babysitter, your underage children can join the tasting for free and we'll keep their wine glasses full- with water!

I want to buy a tasting as a a gift. Is that possible?
Yes. Just book yor tasting online, specifying that you would like a gift certificate for this (in the comments field). We will email you a gift voucher (with all necessary indications but no price on it).

Do I need to bring anything to the tasting?
No. Just your smile and maybe your camera...

Any pre-tasting advice?
Maybe. Make sure you don't brush your teeth right before the tasting, that would limit your perceptions and pleasure in drinking wine!

What's your tipping policy?
Tipping is not mandatory at all. Yet, if you are satisfied with the service provided, your host will be pleased to accept your tip. We kindly remind you that our Wine Tastings are not "service compris" (as restaurants are, for instance)!!