Les Rendez-vous de Grappille
with Xavier
Masterclasses with Xavier Thuizat
Several times a year, Grappille transforms into an intimate tasting bar with “Les Rendez-vous de Grappille.”
From 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., let Xavier, our wine expert, guide you through a friendly and relaxed masterclass.
On the program:
5 to 6 glasses carefully selected by Xavier, based on a theme (region, grape variety, style, unexpected pairing, etc.).
Grappillettes to accompany the tasting and reveal the flavors.
A warm and curious atmosphere, where wine is as much about storytelling as it is about tasting.
A moment suspended between knowledge sharing and pleasure, exploring wine in a different way, glass in hand.
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Up to 16 people
5-6 wines selected by Xavier Thuizat
Grappillettes by Chef Sébastien Sanjou
Thursday, January 29, 2026
FRANCE / ARGENTINA:
1 GRAPE VARIETY AND THE 2 COUNTRIES SERVED BLIND,
WITH PAZ LEVINSOIN, BEST SOMMELIER IN THE AMERICAS
€215
An immersive masterclass where the same grape variety reveals itself under two identities.
France and Argentina face off, served blind, to explore the influence of terroir, climate, and the winemaker's touch.
Guided by Paz Levinson, Best Sommelier in the Americas, this tasting invites you to compare, feel, question, and sometimes let yourself be surprised.
A moment of learning, analysis, and pleasure, to sharpen your senses and take a fresh look at a grape variety you thought you knew.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
WINES DURING WORLD WAR II:
UNPUBLISHED ACCOUNTS
€215
A rare masterclass at the crossroads of history and wine.
Between shortages, survival strategies, protected cellars, and bottles saved from oblivion, wine became a witness to a troubled era.
Through little-known stories and carefully selected tastings, this experience explores the role of wine during the war: a symbol of resistance, transmission, and sometimes clandestinity.
A moment of memory and emotion, where each glass tells a story that goes far beyond a vintage.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
FOCUS ON THE CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET APPELLATION:
THE JEWEL OF BURGUNDY
€235
A masterclass dedicated to one of Burgundy's most fascinating appellations.
Chassagne-Montrachet reveals all its richness here: great gastronomic whites, characterful reds, and a mosaic of climats of rare precision.
Through a guided tasting, this session offers an understanding of what makes up the identity of this Burgundian jewel: terroirs, styles, estate signatures, and vintage nuances.
An opportunity to refine your palate and appreciate the full depth of an exceptional appellation.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
WINE IN THE ROMAN EMPIRE
€215
A fascinating journey into the origins of wine culture.
From the vineyard to the banquet table, wine played a central role in Roman society: it was an everyday drink, a symbol of power, and an object of trade and ritual.
This masterclass explores ancient winemaking practices, the styles of wine consumed, methods of preservation, table customs, and the lasting influence of the Roman Empire on European viticulture.
A historical and sensory journey to understand how wine became a pillar of our cultural heritage.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
FOCUS ON THE VOUGEOT APPELLATION:
A MONASTIC MYSTERY
€235
In the heart of the Côte de Nuits, Vougeot cultivates a unique aura.
Marked by the heritage of the Cistercian monks, the appellation fascinates with its history, its singular boundaries, and the diversity of its expressions.
This masterclass offers an opportunity to decipher this legendary terroir: monastic origins, understanding the climats, wine styles, and contemporary interpretations.
A guided tasting to lift the veil on an appellation as confidential as it is captivating.
An encounter between history, mystery, and the great wines of Burgundy.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE: AN ICON OF THE RHÔNE VALLEY
€215
A legendary appellation in the southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape embodies power, complexity, and identity.
With its rounded pebble terroirs, diverse grape varieties, and multiple styles, each wine tells a story and bears a signature.
This masterclass offers a detailed analysis of this icon: understanding the soils, blends, great names, and contemporary interpretations.
A guided tasting to understand what makes the great Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines so unique and long-lived.
An opportunity to appreciate the full richness of a legendary appellation.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
WINES OF THE MEDITERRANEAN ISLANDS:
BETWEEN HISTORY AND MODERNITY
€215
From Sicily to Sardinia, Crete to the Balearic Islands, the Mediterranean islands cultivate a unique wine-growing identity, shaped by the sun, wind, and sea.
This masterclass explores island vineyards where indigenous grape varieties, ancestral traditions, and new generations of winemakers engage in a bold dialogue.
A guided tasting to understand how these historic terroirs are now part of a resolutely contemporary viticulture.
A sensory journey between memory, character, and renewal.
