My colleagues and I stopped in on our way to dinner, just before the shop closed for the day. I…read morewanted to take home some regional wines and was assisted by a very nice gentleman. He inquired about my wine tastes, price range and then offered wonderful descriptions of the wines he recommended. He was very friendly, helpful and courteous. I ended up with four nice bottles to take back to Seattle in my suitcase. I like the taste of these hearty red wines from Provence which don't contain sulfides and taste delicious. I recommend 1862 Wine and Spirits to purchase some nice wines to drink while in Cannes or take home for gifts (to yourself or others)!

From the owner: 1862 is the date of creation of this renowed establishment. The oldest wines and spirits cellar of…read moreCannes welcomes you in a warm and authentic atmosphere, right in the heart of the city center, between the Old Harbor of Cannes and the street Meynadier (just a step from the Palais des Festivals and la croisette). Hervé and Julien, our two sommeliers, will dispense their expert advices in order to guide your choices among 850 references of wines, spirits, and liquors.

Very pleasant discovery after many years of coming to Cannes. So far have tried 6 or 7 wines (all…read more10 euros or less) from this shop and each one has been spot on great value. A family operation for decades, the woman who has been in the shop is the wife...her husband is the one who selects the wines (and presumably tends to the other shop in La Bocca??). Obviously I can't speak to their higher priced offerings, as I have yet to try some bottles I bought ranging up in price. However, I am confident that this is a good source for wine. One problem is that parking is an issue if you are driving here. It might be best to come in the afternoon when the Gambetta marché is converted to parking, but I prefer to shop in the morning.

Great selection, friendly staff.. definitely come here if you are looking for some great wine and…read morespirits!!

Such a great experience! The team here were so friendly and genuinely helpful--they really know…read moretheir wines and gave us some awesome recommendations that ended up being new favorites. The whole place has such a warm, inviting vibe that makes you want to hang out and explore. The owner even took us behind the scenes for a little peek at their wine storage and shared some fun local wine history with us, which was such a cool touch. You can tell they're passionate about what they do. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area--it's way more than just a wine shop!