Posts Tagged ‘Wine Tasting in Paris’

Thierry Givone Opens New Wine-tasting Room

Tuesday, September 16th, 2014
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Thierry Givone, Wine Connoisseur

Thierry Givone, Wine Connoisseur
Photograph by www.DiscoverParis.net

Thierry Givone celebrated the opening of his new wine-tasting room last Wednesday evening.

A Well-equipped Wine-tasting Room

A Well-equipped Wine-tasting Room
Photograph by www.DiscoverParis.net

Located at 14, rue des Boulangers in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, the new shop is well equipped to handle presentations for a group of about ten persons. Thierry had a special table designed in the shape of a “V” that permits him to walk easily from the front of the room to the back, while he pours wines and makes comments about them. He also installed unusual lamps in the shape of wine bottles that hang from the ceiling and illuminate the space.

Lily Heise - Unidentified - Andy Lyons

Lily Heise – Unidentified – Andy Lyons
Photograph by www.DiscoverParis.net

A number of luminaries attended the event, including Lily Heise, director of Context Paris and Andy Lyons, co-founder of Cyclo Café.

Thierry holds wine-tasting sessions in English on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. More information can be found on his Web site.

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Wine Tasting aboard a Boat on the Seine

Wednesday, November 20th, 2013
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Wine Tasting in Paris - French Wine Tour

About two weeks ago we had the opportunity to attend a wine tasting hosted by Thierry Givone of Wine Tasting In Paris. It was held at the Mellow Bar located on a boat on the Seine River.

Boat Batostar/Mellow Bar

Batostar/Mellow Bar
Photograph by www.DiscoverParis.net

Table Set for the Wine Tasting

Table Set for the Wine Tasting
Photograph by www.DiscoverParis.net

We took the metro (Line 7) to Pont Marie, crossed the street (Quai de l’Hôtel de Ville), and walked along the sidewalk next to the embankment until we found the stairway leading down to the river. Arriving at the waterfront highway (Voie Pompidou) we crossed at the light, and then doubled back to the boat (Batostar/Mellow Bar). We crossed the gangplank and entered the boat, where we saw that everything was ready for the event.

Thierry Givone Giving Presentation

Thierry Givone Giving Presentation
Photograph by www.DiscoverParis.net

Thierry gave a well-structured talk with the support of visuals on a large computer screen. I liked his presentation about the wine regions of France, including an explanation about climatic differences. During the presentation we tasted six different wines, beginning with a champagne. Thierry explained how taste is perceived through the nose and in the mouth. He also talked about the different aromas that develop in wine and how best to capture these fragrances during the tasting process.

Thierry Givone Pouring Wine

Thierry Givone Pouring Wine
Photograph by www.DiscoverParis.net

In addition to champagne, we tasted two white wines from the Loire Valley and from Burgundy and three reds from Burgundy, Bordeaux, and Côtes du Rhône.

Thierry Givone next to Aroma Chart

Thierry Givone next to Aroma Chart
Photograph by www.DiscoverParis.net

Thierry told us that he plans to hold one wine-tasting session a week at the Mellow Bar. His demeanor is earnest and it was evident to me that he has good command of the subject. Take a look at his Facebook page for more information about Wine Tasting In Paris.

I think that Americans who travel to Paris will enjoy Thierry’s introduction to French wines held on-board the spacious Batostar on the Seine. It is a great way to learn about wine and to experience this important aspect of French culture with other travelers from around the world.

Our Intrepid Blogger Sniffs out those Animal Notes

Our Intrepid Blogger Sniffs out those Animal Notes
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