My husband and I signed up for the Ô Chateau wine tasting tour while visiting Paris and we loved every minute of it! The sommelier was very funny, extremely knowledgeable in the subject and spoke English very well. The wine tasting was informative and turned out to be one of our favorite outings in Paris. We are so glad we trusted earlier reviews of Ô Chateau and we would highly recommend this excursion to anyone interested in learning about the wine industry in France. read more

The wine tasting is a must for any wine lover visiting Paris. The private back room is beautiful. Softly lit and tastefully decorated, imagine a large library with rows and rows of...wine! :) Our sommelier, Lionel, was very personable, charming and most importantly, knowledgeable. Each wine was paired perfectly with our dinner and we left with several bottles of the wine that we had sampled. At no point were we pressured to purchase any of the wines we had tasted (although we left with several bottles, the recommendations were that good). Everything was beautiful - from the venue, to the service, to the food...and most importantly the wine. After the tasting we continued our night at the bar up front. Excellent experience all around! read more

Ô Chateau - Everything was beautiful: The decor, the food, and most importantly - the wine! - Wine Bars Near Me - Paris, 75

Came here for the wine tasting, stayed for more wine afterwards. We had a fabulous experience in the basement during the wine tasting. It wasn't so focused on the parts of wine that I will likely never comprehend, but an interesting journey around the wine-making regions of France, and an explanation of the history around each location. Our sommelier was entertaining and perfectly interactive with the crowd. A great little wine bar for having a glass or two even if you didn't want the tasting experience. read more

DINNER review only (not wine tasting). Prix fixe on New Year's Eve. Tourist trap with excellent service (Alex), good but overpriced food, and decent ambiance (only played American music...felt like a restaurant back home in New York). Service: Excellent. Friendly, knowledgeable, patient. Food: Quality, creative, complex dishes. Ambiance: Intimate, but felt touristy and not French. read more

Five stars??? Yes, yes, yes why not? An awesome experience all around. From the moment you walk in and are greeted by the cute hostess with heavy French accent, to the clean facilities, smiling and darn good looking staff deserve high marks. Our Sommelier was a genius. We had Tour de France tasting option with both cheese and meat boards. This turned out to be one of my most memorable experiences in Paris. They serve plenty of wine and give plenty of time to socialize while you taste. read more

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We loved this place so much that we went there 2 nights in a row. Every staff member that we encountered spoke English very well and you could tell they are passionate about their wines. I wish we could have fit one of their wine tasting classes in our schedule, maybe next time! We started very timidly by sharing a flight of red wines. Then very quickly branched out to individual full glasses. So go ahead, open up that wine palate and experience all that O Chateau has to offer! read more

Ô Chateau - Just a few wines we sampled - Wine Bars Near Me - Paris, 75

Very handsome wine bar with a great selection of wines to choose from. We didn't have a meal here, but worked our way through their decent list of champagnes they have by the glass. The bar staff was super friendly and knowledgable and spoke English. I've heard great things about the food as well as the tours they organize of various wine regions. This is now our go-to for when we are in Paris. read more

O'chateau is the place to go if you're are looking to learn (and taste!) all about French wine. Did you know that French wine is not named/described by the grape (Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Grigio) but by the region the grapes are grown in France (Burgundy, Bordeaux, Loire, Champagne) ? No? Neither did I until I attended the one hour wine tasting which was included in the Paris Pass. Our sommelier poured three different wines as he thoroughly explained what to look for in a good wine, how to taste the wine and how to smell the wine. Any questions we had were answered with precision and expertise. My only criticism is that the tasting takes place at a very large table in a very smelly cellar. Although the cold and mustiness are good for the wine, they were not pleasant for those with a super sense of smell. Best advice we read- book in advance of your trip because they fill up every day. read more

The flights of wine are a great tasting experience and they give a lot of wine for the price! I greatly enjoyed it. The charcuterie board was amazing, but I wish I had ordered just the cheese without the meat. Overall, amazing pre dinner drinks, although I ate so much it was practically dinner! read more

I took my parents here for a one hour wine tasting course, and we had a great time! Our sommelier was really knowledgeable and answered all of our questions, and did a great job of explaining the regional differences in French wines. The wines were delicious (one white, one red, one rose), and the cheese plate we ordered was a fab addition to our tasting. read more

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I enjoyed my trip to Champagne so much one year ago, I booked another one for this year's visit! It is such a wonderful experience. I live in California and wine is part of our culture as well. But French Champagne is special. Visiting the small independent champagne houses is a wonderful experience, particularly meeting families running the business, some of whom open their homes for lunch. Our group was filled with very interesting people from all parts of the world, with a shared love of champagne. The drive through the French countryside coupled with tasting such beautiful wines is quite the feast for the senses. Our guide Richard was EXCELLENT. Entertaining and knowledgable. Last year, we had Alain and he was excellent as well. A few days later I did the wine and cheese lunch. It was extraordinary. Perched high on a comfortable leather bar chair, we sat around a lovely table, topped with a gorgeous charcuterie spread. The wines were ALL delicious, as were the cheeses. I learned a lot from our sommelier, Louis. Staff is friendly and very responsive via email. Hoping to make it back before I leave town. Thank you, Ô Chateau! Aimée Truchan read more

Romain was excellent host.. Explained about the wines and food was great. All i can say is check it out for yourself!! read more

Ô Chateau - The wine is good!! - Wine Bars Near Me - Paris, 75

Tourist Trap Alert!!!! The first warning sign should have been that the sign outside the bar is written in English (not French). The wines were very expensive and not very good. My friend and I tried 9 different reds and not one was worth even a 1/5th of the price and I wouldn't have taken a bottle home with me even if it was free. My friend and I came here expecting to try some original French Wines - but instead we got mass produced table wine and surrounded by many other tourists with their online vouchers printed out. You can call me a wine snob if you like, but I kid you not, we went a few km and had wine in a cafe (Cosi) that was better than the wine served here and at a fraction of the price. I will say though, they are nice people and run a good business, with good service, and for some people I can see why they like this place. read more

My boyfriend treated me to a wine tasting here on my birthday, and it was divine! We were in France after all. All the wines and the champagne we tasted were top notch, and our sommelier was fantastic. We learned so much and has such a good time. We bought a couple of wines to bring back home. We get so much more from our experiences drinking wine now. It's cool recalling what we learned and applying it on a regular basis. read more

The tour of France was amazing. Richard was our Somme and was fantastic. He really deserves his own show or YouTube channel. I learned a lot and tasted great wine. I was afraid the bottles would be expensive or overpriced (like tastings at vineyards ) but there were great choices available for great prices, I even bought one to enjoy back at my AirBnB. I highly recommend booking this tasting read more

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Awesome place with great service. We came here for our first meal in Paris. The wine was excellent and our server made us feel very comfortable. We had a ham and cheese sandwich with truffles, this was delicious. This is more of a wine bar with small plates than a dinner place, that we did not know prior to going, however they have plenty of options and everything was delicious. Everything is in English and it is pretty American, but still enough French to get the experience, almost all the patrons were American or English speaking, and all of the staff speaks great English as well. read more

Absolutely the best experience. Wine staff was friendly very knowledgeable and helped us navigate the new wines we tried. Ordered the 'once in a lifetime' flight and shared between two. Then ordered small plate and another flight of reds 'big boys' along with another small plate. Finally satisfied we left. This is what we came to Paris to find. Patrons ages varied and everyone seemed to be enjoying their experience. Ambience was perfect quiet simple and tasteful. Highly recommend to states visitors. read more

The highlight of our trip to Paris. The 2 Hour Wine tasting tour hosted by Olivier was fun, entertaining, educational, and filled with 6 great wines. The tasting we attended included people with all different levels of wine knowledge, from total newbies to people that worked in the industry, and Olivier made sure to take the time to answer all questions, and give equal attention to all guests. Seeing as we don't speak French, it was great to have a host that was bilingual, yet was still Parisian, with the vast knowledge of the history of wine from France. We enjoyed the tour so much that we went to the bar upstairs after the tasting to try a few more of the 50 or so wines available by the glass from all of France. Again, the knowledge of Olivier and his team was very helpful in choosing the right wines to try, with each glass being better than the last. I could not recommend O'Chateau more, our only regret is not staying for dinner (and buying wine to bring home) read more

We were very bless to have even made it to this location because we walked down the road where the isis stabbed a poor victim. But the location was awesome and the food was good - we went out of our comfort zone on wines and food but it ended up being a great night! I suggest to them to have some sweet red wines also in stock for the food pairing. Overall it was a nice night! read more

Great place for wine and food. Wines by the glass or flights so you can try more than one. We ordered a bottle and were given a chance to taste before our bottle was brought to the table. read more

Ô Chateau - Fois Gras and mixed plate - Wine Bars Near Me - Paris, 75

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This place was great and the staff top notch!!! Olivia and Luciana were outstanding to us!! The tour was so interesting and fun. If you ever go to Paris this is a must! read more

On our vacation in Paris, going here was a highlight. The wine/cheese/meats lunch they do is one of the best wine experiences I've ever had (though I should mention I haven't had that many wine experiences). Of course the wine is excellent (especially for how reasonable the prices are), but the cheese, meats and bread are also a joy. What made the experience stand out was the great sommelier, and the wine/cheese pairings he suggested (also given on a sheet of paper). For me, the pairings were pretty much spot on, and I'm thankful for the guidance. read more

We had a fabulous dinner and enjoyed a wine tasting at Ô Chateau. The service is outstanding and wine selection is great. I ordered several bottles from them to be shipped to the US. This will be one of my go-to's when I visit Paris for food, wine and service. Get the charcuterie and Foie Gras! read more

Wine tasting dinner @ 100 euros? I mean the place is great (check out downstairs), the music is just ok (too many classic pop hits), and the wine is indeed excelent, perhaps phenomenal, but even at half price it's just too chic for me... read more

Wine was good. Service was good. Food was tasty. The only reason why they get 1 star is because my sister and I got food poisoning here and were throwing up and had diarrhea the entire night afterwards. We were so sick the next day that we stayed in the hotel and slept. I think it was something in the clams, whether they weren't cooked properly or cleaned properly that caused this but we won't be coming back here. read more

The wine tastings offered at O Chateau may be great, but my recent dining experience there was awful!! Went there with my boyfriend a couple of weeks ago. First, the squash soup was very unspecial -or is instant soup so good in France that it's hard for restaurants to compete? Next, my boyfriend had the pork filet mignon and I ordered the crab salad. The filet mignon, though it tasted good, was lukewarm while the vegetables were hot. I told my boyfriend to let our waitress know (the food there is not cheap!) but his response was "Yeah, like she's going to take it well... Have you looked at the staff? We haven't said anything and they're already pissed at us." I had to agree and we ended up laughing about it. The staff AND the owner there have a terrible "too cool for school" attitude towards the customers that's a big turn off. My salad had massive amounts of salt in it and I was never able to taste the "citrus dressing" the menu promised as a result. For dessert, we ordered the chocolate tart and the moelleux au chocolat. The tart was basic -though very fresh, I'll give them that- but the moelleux made me want to weep. I'm pretty sure they forgot to add butter while making it because it had a nasty bready texture. Now, the wine was good. We got no help whatsoever while selecting it from the wine menu -What part of "Wow, I didn't even know most of these wines existed" was unclear to the waitress when I was trying to make up my mind? but the glass I ended up ordering was reasonably priced and it didn't taste cheap. Overall, O Chateau sounds great on paper, but the food and the service quality there are borderline insulting. They seriously need to get their act together. read more

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Wow, what an amazing experience. Nicholas and his staff are nothing short of professional. I can't recommend them more highly. The food and wine pairing was completely on par. The knowledge gained was priceless. The atmosphere & Richard the sommelier is phenomenal!! We came across this place by pure luck and we're so glad we did! Best service and food you can imagine! read more

We had so much fun at the wine tasting class here! The sommelier was knowledgeable and funny. He was also very generous with his pours. Yes, it is a touristy place, but that doesn't mean it can't be fun. It is geared towards Americans, though there were also a handful of people from Europe and South America in our class. We also got a cheese platter and it was definitely worth it. read more

I am beyond disappointed with this place. I visited France in November and when I read the fabulous reviews we decided to sign up for a class with them to be the end of our fabulous trip. To our shock when we arrived, no one was there and the doors were locked! I've now emailed them 5 times and have yet to receive a refund of my $100 prepaid charge for the class. Needless to say, I ended up in tears on my last night in Paris because they stood us up and we had chosen this class out of the whole lot. Stay away from this place. read more

Since we fly standby, we usually never book anything in advance but really wanted to try this place and the night wine tasting. We stopped by and the lady said they were full but if someone cancelled we could take their spot. One person did end up canceling and they were kind enough to sneak one more of us in so my boyfriend and I could go together. The wine tasting was absolutely amazing. Such a great experience and it was full of information. I learned a lot and realized I didn't learn much at the wine tastings in the USA. Everyone was so friendly. We had a glass of wine at the bar afterwards and everyone made you feel welcome. We definitely will be coming back! read more

Best wine tasting room in Paris!!! Such a lovely and comfortable wine bar with plush seating and enjoyable decor. The wine selection on the tasting menu is top notch - with over 10 - 12 champagnes to try. They also have 20 year aged Bordeaux varietals to enjoy - all on the tasting menu. This is really not your average wine tasting bar in the states - it is Paris wine couture at its best!!!! read more

A cute little wine bar where we got to experience flights of red and white wine with a very knowledgeable and friendly sommelier. Many wines to choose from and great flight selections at a reasonable cost. I think we spent all of $40 euros for the experience. The glasses were generous for a flight and our sommelier was thorough, yet not overbearing, as he taught us about the differences of French wine compared to Italian and California blends. The ambiance was cozy and rustic with a modern day feel. Would definitely return. read more

This was the highlight of our trip. We booked a 2 hour wine, cheese, and meat tasting. Wow!! Great time and very informative. I would do this again. We bought a bottle of wine that was profiled. We took it to the river Seine and drank it while people watching. Great experience! This place was amazing. read more

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While in Paris, my husband & I did a wine tasting here. We had a wonderful time. We learned alot about the different wine regions. Olivier, our host, did an amazing job. He is very informative while making the class fun & comfortable. I highly suggest getting a cheese plate to go with your tasting, of course. The wine selection was superb! read more

I really wanted to like this. Booked it for part of wife's bday celebration in Paris. It was meh. The wine was average at best and the presentation was poor. No character. Seemed to be very scripted. After reading the Owners book, "Into Wine" I had much higher expectations. Read the book and skip this stop. There is a much better wine tasting option in Paris if you really want a more personal touch. See my other review. This was a waste of time and money. read more

The wine and cheese lunch was an excellent intro into French wines. I already knew I liked French wines, but I left with a better understanding and appreciation of the wine industry in France. Our sommelier was extremely knowledgable, and clearly could have gotten very technical, but he made the class educational and fun at the same time. I loved the variety of people in the class: a few from the U.S., British Columbia, Australia, the Seychelles...quite a diverse group. The cheese and charcuterie provided were wonderful, but the focus was definitely on the wine. If you are an English speaking appreciator of French Wine, I would highly recommend the wine and cheese lunch at Ô Chateau. read more

Great 2 hours w 6 wines including champagne. Good information with lots of banter and sharing with other participants. We all had a lovely time and 2 hours was well spent. The people we meet reported they also went on the chamagne tour for a day and had a lovely time. Les Halles Metro is nearby. read more

Had a wonderful visit to O Chateau. Staff was knowledgeable and friendly. Great location.

Went yesterday with a business colleague. Had been wanting to go since reading the owner's book, Into Wine. Had a great time. I've been to many wine bars and wineries in the U.S. and this place ranks near the top. Justin was great, very personable and helpful. Very comfortable place to hang out and enjoy a glass (or for me, glassES!). Kudos to the O! read more

A very fun and informative luncheon in a beautiful wine cellar setting. Food and wine pairings explained. "If it grows together, it goes together." Highly recommended. Bring your wine questions for the sommelier! read more