Very wide selection of organic wines and a very knowledgeable owner that chooses the wines he sell based on personal experience. He recommended a few wines for us based on our preference. His suggestions were spot on. read more

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The best wine shop! The owner is so knowledgeable and helpful! Everything we ever have had here or bought here has been wonderful!

Cute wine shop right by the Seine river. We came here before our dinner reservation. This place offers a large variety of 100% natural wine. We tried the white, orange and red wines, all of which were excellent. It was our first time having an orange wine and it was really good! The shop owner was pretty nice to us and provided great recommendations. The overall price turned out to be cheaper than we expected. Will be back soon! I see a lot of comments about the owner being rude. The owner was not super nice but also not rude. We did not do the wine tasting so maybe that's different. I am also a native French speaker. read more

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We wanted to try some French wine and found this place to try. Ambiance is a cozy wine shop with a variety of natural wines. We asked if we could do a wine tasting, but it was reservation based only. The staff (owner?) was helpful. We got 2 glasses of wine, both of which were great. Orange wine was interesting, but we enjoyed it. read more

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Lovely place- wonderful wine at a great price point! Had a great experience. Stopped by as we were on our way to have a picnic on the Seine at Pont Neuf. Proprietor was very nice and helpful. One of my favorite things to do when I'm in Paris: Grab a baguette, some Comte cheese, maybe a little foi gras and some wine- and you are set! Park yourself along the river and enjoy the time pass by. read more

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Great selection of french and natural wine in this cute little spot. We stopped in on a whim on our first evening in Paris and were greeted warmly by the owner who helped us pick a lovely bottle of white wine to takeaway. We enjoyed it sitting on the banks of the Seine as the sun went down. 10 out of 10 read more

I arrived with my colleagues for a sustainable wine tasting. It was a cold and snowy day, so we were all looking forward to getting a little wine-warm. We were greeted by Hevre and his wife, and told to go down the spiral staircase, which is where our unique journey began. I think the owners must have gotten a good laugh at us struggling to find the light switches to go down the stairs, as they watched us squirm using the flash lights on our phones to see where we were going. Once we got to the basement, we still weren't sure if we were in the right place, and still couldn't find any light switches. Some of us thought this might be the start of a horror movie and began to think about how to escape if we needed. The lights finally came on, and we were tightly sitting together surrounded by boxes of wine and other obscurities. Hevre came down and wondered why we weren't sitting, but we were given no instruction. He then was a bit upset and offended about a colleague being late and eventually we said they wouldn't be joining. I asked him if he was a sommelier, which he took a bit of offense to/said he didn't know what it meant (I thought he was making fun of me since I don't spread French) but he was quite snooty about it. He then asked if we read the email that was sent out beforehand, which we didn't. He forced our supervisor to read the email out loud to everyone from the beginning, and he wouldn't start until it was done. The bathroom was difficult as there was no toilet paper, so make sure to ask or ensure it is stocked before using it. I'm sure Hevre was just being sarcastic and funny, but many people might not understand his sense of humor. Go in with an open mind and don't be afraid to drink sulphur. There's also no food with the wine tasting so eat beforehand! And DONT TOUCH THE PLASTIC CUP!!!!!! read more

A nice selection of natural wines representative of all the French wine regions. The associate is very knowledgeable and informative about the varietals and fermentation processes of each wine. Prices are very reasonable. I wish there was more seating, more food options, better visual presentation, and employees. I wish they would have had a wine flight option where I could have tasted several natural wines. Only four wines where offered by the glass. I am, however, fully understanding of the impact of COVID on small businesses. I am happy they are open and I could experience French wines in Paris. read more

If you're looking for an unforgettable experience with great people, amazing wine and amazing conversations then stop by L'Etiquette. Whenever we are in Paris we make it a priority to stop by L'Etiquette and enjoy a bottle or two with the owner, Herve. The shop has a wide selection of French natural wine and the owner is a wonderful guide through the world of natural wine. On our last visit we enjoyed many bottles of wine and wonderful conversation with the owner and his lovely wife that lasted many hours. It's easy to lose yourself in such an amazing place and I hope that others will come to appreciate this Parisian institution. Do yourself a favor and stop by L'Etiquette for a great bottle of wine and so much more! read more

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Can't give a 0 so I gave him a 1. Sign outside his door stated he had wine tastings and when asked about them he purposefully avoided answering the question. I even asked him as we were purchasing a bottle! He said (and I quote) "I do them based on the conversations, the people, and how I'm feeling at the moment" AKA I won't allow you to taste any of these wines. Every though 2 people were sitting in there appearing to have sampled some of his wines. Can't tell if his reluctance was from the fact we were American or African American. Either way this guy was a jerk. He was extremely condescending as the other reviewers mentioned as well. Definitely would rather get that sulfite wine then return to his shop. read more

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I'm disappointed to see the negative reviews left for this shop. My GF and I had a great time with the owner, and he gave us a wonderful primer on the importance of authenticity and natural winemaking. Yes, he was definitely passionate and militant in his beliefs... But still wanted to share his knowledge with those open to learning. We tried a number of wines, some open bottles and some fresh. Good value for a tasting IMO. Clearly our experience isn't consistent with some others, but I can tell that the owner has a penchant for offending the sensibilities of the more populist wine connaisseurs. read more

I've tasted wine a number of times but this was by far the worst experience of the lifetime. While I'm a full supporter for organic and no additive wines, I also a strong believer in kindly treating customers. We came in to get away from the rain and to experience French wine tasting (on the tourist strip). From the start the owner was a bit cold and when I tried to crack a joke to relax the atmosphere a bit he didn't respond. It only got worse from there. Instead of truly educating us he followed his set script. When we mentioned from California he went on bashing Coppola wines, which he admittedly never tasted. As if Coppola is the only wine maker in California. When I asked more about the wine production process the answer was deflection. When I asked clarifications for what he meant by "this wine burns your nose" he said "go home and try smelling a burning match", "go home and drink some chlorine" was another suggestion. Through the entire tasting experience one thing was clear, the owner is deeply unhappy, has a very fragile ego and uses his customers to bolster his ego by putting them down. The tasting price was outrageous for French wine tasting. We paid to learn this lesson, I hope this review helps others to save money and peace of mind. DO NOT taste wine at this establishment. read more

My favorite place in all of Paris. This MAGICAL little wine shop is truly an incredible experience - from start to finish. The owner is very charming, warm, and passionate about natural wine. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting. The wine is top-notch and all natural - which means you will feel fabulous the next morning. You can come in for a quick visit if you are short on time and just need to pick up a bottle of wine, or stay for hours - as you chat with the owner/other guests, and taste the delicious wines in the shop. I could not recommend this place more. I wish I lived in Paris so that I could go here all the time! read more

Absolutely amazing and a recommendation we give any friend who travels to Paris. Had a tasting with Hervé (booked in advance) and his knowledge and passion for natural wines was infectious. We brought several bottles home at our previous visit and this visit and they are always an exceptional experience. It was the first place on our list for this Paris visit and will be for any visit in the future. We ended up having oysters and Champagne at the store and it was one of the best memories of the trip. Take the time and go -- you will not be disappointed! read more

Rude, unwelcoming person, made sure we understood that our visit - 5 customers - annoyed him. Said he would not explain anything in the store, only by email. Said he was like a doctor and accepted customers by appointment only. Gave us a business card and saw us out. Whereas we entered the store excited and ready to spend money on his organic wine, we left completely turned off. His business card is now in the garbage bin right outside the Etiquette. read more

This place is a treasure!! Love Herve. Had the most wonderful and educational. His knowledge is indispensable. Recommend!!

It is a rare treat to find someone like Herve who"s life's work is committed to educating people about wine and particularly natural wine. My husband and I did a tasting and We both learned so much. We walked away incredibly motivated to further exploring the subject of natural wine. If you want to really explore and potentially challenge some of your notions about wine, Herve is your guy. The wine was very interesting and delicious and Herve generous. Consider yourself lucky if you have the chance to spend some time with him. read more

This is a great organic wine shop. The owner is fantastic and has a great sense of humor. Please visit if you have the opportunity. To have someone give their unique opinion and guidance regarding organic wines is truly a dream. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience L'Etiquette! read more

Kind of surprised to see the other reviews! We had a great time here and though the owner does seem like a bit of a snob, we were treated great. Maybe we caught him on a good day but he talked to us about the wine, picked us out a decently priced bottled, and was fairly pleasant all around. I'd recommend the shop but again, maybe we just got lucky! read more

"He sells to a lot of tourists," some of my French friends told me after my experience here. "He comes across confidently and they believe him or are too polite to call his bluffs, or don't think they know as much as he. He's ok. But... bof..." "Go ask him about Calvados," they said... "No, don't. He calls it apple juice with alcohol in it and thinks he's funny. He doesn't know the true taste differences between eau de vie and apple brandy, nor between 6 year old and 26 year old Calvados. He doesn't know the difference between the process of Huard and that of Camut... Though he expects 90+€ for bottles of each..." "No, he's going to tell you about sulfites and his dedication to working only with producers who do not use chemicals. It'll be his go-to every time he's asked questions he doesn't really have answers to. He makes fun of people's tastes and what is served at restaurants. He's arrogant....in a bad way." (apparently there's a good way in France:). That was exactly my experience with L'Etiquette's owner. He followed blunt statements with "It's as simple as that. I don't know any other way to put it for you..." And when he felt questioned, he became more condescending or indifferent, talking over his shoulder to me as he moved away. But he has a lot of groupies, apparently. He may accept you as one and none of what I wrote will make any difference. But I have no desire ever to speak with him again. Ultimately, I DID purchase a bottle of Michel Huard Calvados from him for 94€. I did some research on my own. As it wasn't selling elsewhere and I was heading out, I bought and bailed. read more

Really great wine shop on the Ile Saint Louis. The owner is passionate about wine and knows his stufff. Lots of different wines as well as the classics. read more

Agree totally w/Peter from LA review. We paid 10 euros each to be lectured on sulfites, given almost no wine to taste. He never asked our views of the 3 wines we sampled, didn't explain anything about the type of grapes, and didn't deign to give us any advice about what French wines might suit our tastes. In fact, one of our requested 3 French red wines was Sicilian, presumably because that is what he had open. read more

Great place to get a lecture on biodynamic wine but don't expect to taste much or get help learning about French wine.