Cheese, Chocolate & Wine Pairing

Presentation

Cheese and Wine Tasting in Lyon: 4 Signature Pairings (60 min)

Settle in comfortably around a beautiful table and let our expert guide you on a gourmet journey through the terroirs around Lyon.

The workshop begins with a short introduction to the world of cheese and wine, discovering the main families of cheeses (goat, cow, sheep), traditional production methods, and the key cheese-making regions near Lyon.

On the wine side, our sommelier introduces the main grape varieties and iconic appellations, helping you understand the essentials of food and wine pairing.

Then it’s time to taste: enjoy 4 cheeses from the Lyon region, each paired with a carefully selected white wine, revealing the full richness of flavors.

With every pairing, you’ll learn how to balance textures and aromas, and how to recreate these cheese and wine pairings at home.

A dedicated discussion time accompanies the workshop, allowing you to share your impressions and ask all your questions. A tasting booklet, provided at the beginning, guides you throughout the experience with detailed notes on cheeses, wines, and chocolate.

Machon

Gourmet Break: Charcuterie & Beaujolais Wine

Enjoy a convivial break with Lyon-style charcuterie, paired with a fruity Beaujolais red wine, perfect for preparing your palate for the chocolate and wine tasting pairing.

Wine Tasting

Chocolate and Wine Tasting in Lyon: 4 Exceptional Gourmet Pairings (60 min)

Step into the fascinating world of artisan chocolate and its main varieties: dark, milk, white, and grand cru chocolates. Discover the origin of cocoa beans, the geography of the main cocoa-producing countries, the chocolate-making process, and the techniques used by artisan chocolatiers to create this exceptional product.

Next, enjoy 4 exquisite chocolates, carefully selected from renowned chocolatiers, each paired with a red wine from the Lyon region or southern France, for unique chocolate and wine pairings.

With each tasting, explore how the combination of wine and chocolate reveals complex aromas, notes of fruit, spices, or cocoa, and creates a perfect balance of sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and aromatic intensity. Share your impressions and discoveries with other participants in a warm and convivial atmosphere.

The cheese, chocolate, and wine workshop has come to an end. You’ve just enjoyed a memorable gourmet experience in Lyon—a true delight for every epicurean!