An evening with amateurs

An evening among wine lovers. It's a special occasion, an intimate gathering where a passion for wine flourishes through discussion, discovery, and analysis. Far from conventions and rigid codes, it is a moment dedicated to deepening knowledge, attentive tasting, and lively discussion around bottles that challenge, surprise, and tell a story. These evenings are an opportunity to explore the mysteries of a terroir, the evolution of a vintage, or the signature of a winemaker. At CAVE, we share this thirst for knowledge and invite you to discover wines that will fuel your discussions and sharpen your senses, always starting from your desire to understand and explore.

Pairing wines for an evening among enthusiasts means choosing excellence, typicity, and the ability to provoke thought. Wine should be complex, nuanced, and offer real depth of aroma and flavor that invites contemplation and discussion. We favor wines with character, bottles or labels with a story, capable of revealing their secrets as they are tasted. Our “Perfect Pairings” philosophy guides you precisely in this endeavor: let's find the wine that will be the centerpiece of your wine explorations.

A few essential principles for successful “Amateur” evenings:

• Complexity and Nuances: Choose wines that offer multiple layers of aromas and flavors, and whose expression evolves in the glass.

• Terroir Expression: Opt for wines that clearly express their origin, soil, climate, and the expertise that shaped them.

• Aging Potential: Wines with good aging potential, or already mature, are perfect for revealing tertiary aromas and developed harmony.

• Varietal Purity/Typicality: Choose iconic examples of grape varieties or appellations that demonstrate the full greatness of their style.

• Tasting themes: Consider vertical tastings (several vintages of the same wine) or horizontal tastings (the same vintage from several appellations or estates).

For lovers of red wines, look for prestigious bottles that have reached a beautiful maturity or have exceptional aging potential. Grands Crus Classés from Bordeaux, Premiers and Grands Crus from Burgundy, complex Syrahs from the northern Rhône or powerful blends from the southern Rhône, or Italian Barolo and Barbaresco wines with unparalleled depth. These wines are classics for comparative tasting and studying terroirs. Let's not forget the Languedoc region, which produces some real gems at affordable prices!

If you're exploring white wines, go for the great bottles with good aging potential. From the deep, chiseled whites of Valais and Graubünden to the superb expressions of the Loire Valley, where Chenin reveals all its minerality and aging potential, to the whites from the Alpine and Jura regions (Savoie, Piedmont, Jura), each terroir tells a unique story. Sometimes you will find the tension of limestone soils, sometimes the discreet richness of aging or the nobility of controlled oxidation. And of course, how can we not mention the Burgundy Premier and Grand Crus, true pinnacles of refinement, where the finesse of Chardonnay reaches heights of elegance and complexity.

For a touch of originality and depth, fortified wines and great natural sweet wines are also valuable allies. An exceptional Vintage Port, an old Madeira, or Banyuls (amber, vintage or Hors d'âge), whose concentration and aromatic complexity offer hours of reflection and pleasure, even with a good Champagne!

Our quest for “Perfect Pairings” takes you far beyond the beaten track! We explore varied and exciting terroirs in the four corners of the globe. Our selection is vast and inclusive selection comprises wines from organic, biodynamic, and conventional agriculture, because diversity and open-mindedness are at the heart of our passion for wine. Each bottle we showcase is a gem from our regular rotation of 1,500 wines, chosen specifically for their perfect fit with the theme of the “An Evening Among Wine Lovers”. This approach guarantees a constant source of inspiration for your future discoveries.

Because sharing a passion is one of life's greatest pleasures, our team of connoisseurs is always on hand to offer personalized advice. Feel free to ask us for help in organizing a themed tasting, finding that rare bottle missing from your collection, or simply to discuss your latest discoveries. We can guide you in pairing food and wine for evenings with friends or for romantic moments! We can also tantalise your taste buds with a selection of wines to enhance cheese, white meat or even game!

Immerse yourself in our current selection for “Amateur” evenings and get ready for moments of learning, sublime flavors, and pure conviviality! Great taste doesn't wait!