We wanted to pick up a bottle of wine as a gift and Madame Claude was within walking distance from our apartment. They have a pretty good selection at a wide range of prices. There are a lot of affordable bottles here! A lot of the bottles also have tags on them with notes from management, which is very helpful when you're not familiar with some of the vineyards. I'll definitely be back to add to my own collection! read more

As a former french caviste in Paris, I must admit that I have been surprised by the variety and quality of the wine selection and by the profetionalism of the manager Alex ! There is a very large selection for the french vinyards, and a concistent one for Italian, Portuguese... As Thomas Jefferson did in the late 1780's you can enjoy a wine journey in the french vinyards by visiting "Madame Claude - wineshop" in Jersey City... read more

This is my first review for 2021 and it had to be for a place that I love. Madame Claude Wine is the best wine shop in the Greater New York Region. I haven't found a better wine shop even in Manhattan so I keep making a trip out to Jersey whenever I need to buy wine. The wine shop has a large selection of wine, mostly from France, as the owners are French. They spend a lot of time traveling around the world to find small vineyards so I love how they try to support small, local businesses. Pretty much every bottle that they sell is under $25 and I haven't had any that I haven't liked. I also love how a lot of their wine bottles have handwritten tasting notes that tell you what food to pair the wine with. The people who work here are also really friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. They're always available to answer your questions and do everything they can to help you find what you're looking for. Madame Claude Wine has a French bistro called Madame Claude Bis not too far away from the wine shop. I haven't tried the bistro yet, but according to the people at the wine shop, all the wines that they have on the restaurant's wine list are available at the wine shop so if you find something that you like at the restaurant you can always go back to the wine shop to get it. read more

Everything a wine store should be and more. First of all, it's beautiful inside. Almost as if you are in Paris: slightly chilled, beautifully designed this store sells a great assortment of wines and has a walk in cooler for chilled wines and craft beer. Along with the wines they sell fresh bread from Hudson bakery, an assortment of cheeses, terrines, spreads and more. Amazing. The wines didn't seem overpriced at all thought I'm not a connoisseur and the staff usually the owner and manager are on the money with their knowledge and professionalism. You can't not smile while shopping in this store. You can't not buy wine, cheese, bread and whatever else you can get your hands on while at this store. My wino level may be increasing if it means more frequent visits. read more

This is definitely a heaven all those wine lovers. When craving good wine this is definitely the place to be. The decor of the place is awesome and they carry wine from all the different parts of the world. Though the place is bit pricey as compared to the other wine shops in the hood. But still I would go with four stars because of thier exhaustive wine collection. read more

The best wine store in Chilltown! They have pretty much any varietal or regional wine you will need. The place is beautiful, well laid out and there's a lot of French foodstuff to accompany your booze. Service is exceptional and the staff is knowledgeable. read more

This is the next best thing after Milk Sugar Love in the same neighborhood! It is like literally walking into a typical French Wine shop. To add on to a great collection of amazing wine, they also have a knowledgeable staff and owner, who is from southern France. I have a strange affiliation towards french & german wine and walking into this shop is a guaranteed win for me. They have an area where they stock meats & cheeses too. Its a great place to pop in for packing some french picnic. The prices are not too steep and its right on Hamilton park. Great find. read more

There is no whining at Madame Claude Wine. Located off the charming and remodeled Hamilton Park, this is your GO TO place for wines from all around the world. And don't feel bad if they are speaking French and all you understand is "Oui". It got me through several transactions. Though perfectly capable of speaking English, the French twist made this even more lovely then I remember from last November. Not to be missed are the pates and the homemade puddings. Pudding. Pate. Wine. What the fuck else do you want? read more

If there was one wine place I would always come to, it would be this one. No yellowtail, no boxed wines, just the good stuff. Came here by accident because we were actually looking up it's sister restaurant with the same namesake. The young lady I spoke with was pleasant and helpful. I told her we were eating at their restaurant and wanted a good wine that went well with seafood. She asked how much I was willing to spend, which I appreciated because they're conscious of their patrons' budgets. She described each wine very well, so much so that I bought 2. Her manager came in and was also very nice. He was super French with a thick accent, and when I asked him what was good at the restaurant, he recommended the specials and especially the mussels. The young lady also informed us that we were entitled to a free dessert at Madame Claude's Cafe since we bought wine at their wine store. Score! read more

The best wine store in Jersey City, and better than many wine stores in the city. The proprietors and staff literally can discuss every bottle of wine in the place, and are not remotely condescending. They also do very friendly and fun tastings on Saturday nights. The pricing is also very fair, and they are always interested in bringing in new wines. It's wonderful to patronize a business where people provide genuinely quality service and clearly love what they do. Also, if you bring a bottle of wine purchased from the store to their Cafe, you will receive a discount. Save your receipts and bon appetit! read more

Why haven't I checked out this place before? I was always confused because of the other Madame Claude's in the area - this space was apparently meant to house the restaurant but is not strictly the wine shop that shares the same name (and owners). I popped in on a whim, they have a great wine selection with a great price range! In addition, tons of great gift ideas and various gourmet foods/snacks you can pick up to complement that bottle you get. I have already signed up for their mailing list and look forward to attending one of their tasting events! read more

Cute store. Limited selection especially if you are looking for something pricey. But good if your budget is $50 and below.

This is a great addition to the Hamilton Park area. 1. The owners are awesome. They are always there and are available to answer questions and help you select wine. Overall, the selection of wine is good - a significant portion is under $20 - thus it is everyday good wine. 2. The French cheese / charcuterie section is increasingly impressive. The selection is narrow, but covers a various types of cheeses across a reasonable price range. 3. Very good selection of beers and liquor. 4. And they have tastings - some are seasonal and others are topical. It has become the go to place on Saturday evenings when they have it. 5. Once in a while, there is French Gypsy Jazz concert - which is a nice addition to the whole part of France in Jersey City .... stranger things have happened .... My favorite beer is Jenlain from Duyck - http://www.jenlain.fr/en/accueil.php; they carry it and they have a great selection otherwise. Very warmly recommended! read more

The store has gone through various cycles and with each cycle, there are improvements in terms of selection, quality, and service. The owners are great and they are doing the best to accommodate the area's differing and evolving demands. And, there is increasing competition, but their knowledge and dedication does bring the best selection of high quality wines. The cheese and charcuterie selection is good and provides excellent value. One of the nice things about the store is that is has not competed with the craft brew craziness and has maintained a great selection of French and Belgian (type) beers. read more

Honestly every bottle of wine I buy from here is awesome. Staff are courteous and happy to help. Great price points too. They have reasonably priced options under $20 and special occasion wines too! read more

The long-awaited Madame Claude Wine shop is finally open, right off of Hamilton Park. It's nice to see another cute shop open in Hamilton Square. Unfortunately, the shop is nowhere near its namesake restaurant, which is BYO. The French woman working there (perhaps an owner?) was very helpful and pointed me toward the limited Prosecco selection. I think she said they'd be getting more in soon. I hope so because the shop is fairly large and to only have one tiny shelf of bubblies (Champagne included) seems unfair to bubbly enthusiasts. There is a nifty walk-in refrigerator where there are some quality Belgian beers (Chimay, Duvel, etc.) as well as some white wines and bubblies. I was just in Paris and had a hard time finding food French beers, so perhaps saying that I would like to see good French beers sold at this store is too much to ask as maybe no good French beers are exported. But if they were, I sure would like to find them at Madame Claude's. They also sell a small selection of cheeses, sausages and pates, as well as baguettes from Hudson Bread. read more

Gorgeous moody wine shop by local restauranteurs. The handcrafted wood built-ins that house fine wine selections are impressive. This shop is a treasure. I may get back into drinking wine just to pay them a visit. read more

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Adorable spot and lovely staff. Unique selection of wines. They have wines from regions I have never seen before however they are pricey. Deff worth a visit if you are in the neighborhood. read more

Great selection of unique wines and other boutique foods An emphasis on France , but a goodly smattering of the rest of the globe Super friendly and helpful staff Right off Hamilton Park read more

Favorite shop in the neighborhood, hands down! They have the best selection of wines and the friendliest, most helpful staff around. You can never go wrong buying a bottle here. read more

Everything you want from a wine store. Friendly, helpful staff, decent prices, and a wide selection. Plus, they have Lambrusco Lini, which is pretty hard to find around these parts. These guys really know their stuff. read more

Small and quaint wine store. Just enough for the curious palate but not overwhelming.

Madame Claude Wine is much more impressive than the restaurant. They have an excellent selection of wine PLUS (wondrous of all), they have a small but decent array of cheese, pate (for husband) and excellent crusty french bread from a local provider. One of the owners even helped me choose an awesome vino to go with our bread and cheese - I needed (and appreciated) the help! read more

Fabulous! If you buy a bottle of wine here and then go eat at their restaurant (which is just a short walk away), you get free dessert with your meal. Who wouldn't love that!?!? I've been to the restaurant - it's quite good. Beyond that, a great selection of wine and even French cheese like Camembert. The woman who I suspect is the owner is lovely and it made me feel like I was back in Paris when she said "bon soir"! read more

This is my favorite wine store in Jersey City! They specialize in french wines, and have several selections in the $15 range. The staff is very friendly and makes great pairing recommendations and are very down to earth (ie no issue with providing a pairing recommendation for Chinese food or tacos) . They also have a selection of french groceries - the cheese selection and the truffles are not to be missed. read more

Best wine store ever. Prices are great. Alice and Mathieu scour the globe for modestly priced wines that will knock your socks off. Buy with confidence-- there isn't a bottle in here that you won't enjoy. Something for every pocket and palette from amazing vintage champagnes to scrumptious $12 bottles that will make your meal memorable. Be sure to try their restaurant as well... read more

This shop is great! I came here looking for a specific wine and the man who helped me was so knowledgeable and aided me in choosing just what I was looking for. They are very friendly here, and have great saturday tastings. It's a lovely neighborhood wine shop! read more

We've been here twice so far for their Saturday tastings, love it! We've always been a fan of the restaurant and the wine shop does not disappoint. They stock below the radar wines from around the world at great prices. Cheeses are quite nice as well. My only complaint? It's near Hamilton Park, not Paulus Hook where we live :) read more

This place is awesome! Not only is the venue absolutely gorgeous, but the prices are reasonable and the staff is friendly and helpful. Be sure to stop by for one of their wine (or beer) tastings and sample the well-paired cheese options. read more

So I popped in here again (FINALLY) to check out the wine selection. Wow. I was blown away. Madame Claude is truly on another level. Upper echelon status. I picked out two Pinot Noirs - an Italian (St. Michael) and a French (Alsace). I absolutely looooved the Alsace. So I called up tonight to see if they would deliver (because it's Siberian cold outside), and Loulou hooked it up!! I seriously adore her. She answers the phone "Bonsoir" ...le sigh....je t'adore, Madame Claude. read more

I can't believe it's taken me so long to stop by! This local shop is so cute and well organized, and the woman working was super kind and helpful, helping me pick a wine she thought I'd like based on my price range and preferences. I will definitely be back when I have more time to explore the food and liqueur selection! read more

Gorgeous store made to look like a real wine cellar/cave. Have not had the chance to purchase wine from here, but I bought chocolate truffles for $8/box that will BLOW YOUR MIND with their decadence!!! (Also a great deal for a gift!) read more

Pricey but fancy wines, liquor, beer and a small selection of noshes. Great looking store, too.

Great space, absolutely beautiful. Nice selection of cheeses, meats and accoutrements. Love the wine and beer selection

Simply, a wine shop as it should be: well-curated, knowledgeable yet unpretentious staff, great prices. The vaults at madame Claude Wine may not be deep but the mostly French wines available are both diverse and interesting. I've come away with many spot-on recommendations for pairings with very un-French foods. A great place to explore unfamiliar wines. Store also features domestic and French hard ciders, craft beers, a small but thoughtful collection of spirits (ask for the amazing alternative to Cointreau that they stock) and a nice selection of cheese and charcuterie. This is not the shop to find your esoteric $200 bottle of Italian Brunello. With that said, Madame Claude Wine is the furthest thing from a liquor store with an obligatory assortment of junk wine. read more

Must visit - if you don't find the wine you are looking for, the aesthetics of this place will make the trip worth it! It feels like you are entering a mini - Napa valleyish winery. The place is built inside a loft with exposed bricks/ barrels et al. The staff is really nice - LuLu, the store manager is quite knowledgable. The store has a walk-in cooler for beer and they have other frills like - cheese, spreads etc. They have wine classes in their Madame Claude Cafe. Another thing we were told - if you buy the wine at the wine store then you get desserts on the house in Madame Claude cafe. My only wish is that they could put some benches or bar stools to grab a drink and make it eataly sort of arrangement within their liquor store. City has lot of fancy wine places -this is high in ranking decked against them. read more

A lot of overpriced boutique wines you never heard of. A very unknowledgeable staff. The food products are nice and normally priced

Go here for the great selection of wines, and then find their cheeses and spreads. I cannot stop eating them. Love this place!

A wonderful selection of wines. The owners very thoughtfully pulled a selection of wines together that they suggest pairing with certain foods, so if you're not sure which wine will go well with that pasta, vegetarian, meat, poultry, or fish dish that you're serving, this makes it easy. The wines and liquors are reasonably priced, and the staff has an incredible depth of knowledge about everything in the shop. Every bottle they've recommended to me has been excellent, and they couldn't be nicer or friendlier. read more

A very nice wine store, with a great selection of cheese and bread as well. I didn't actually believe it was there at first, since it's not directly located on a street, but in fact, it exists. I'm looking forward to going back here many times. read more