Cheese & Wine Tasting Toulouse

Explore the wine regions surrounding Toulouse during this fun and intimate cheese and wine tasting in Toulouse

Considering a Toulouse wine tour? Join Jessica, the founder of Taste of Toulouse, in the private tasting room of one of our favorite local wine shops for a two-hour wine and cheese tasting exclusively for your group. You’ll open bottles from local AOCs near Toulouse, pairing them with luscious, seasonal cheeses from Toulouse’s best fromagerie and bread from our favorite boulangerie.

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Toulouse Wine & Cheese Tour Details

What: Private group wine & cheese tasting
When: Saturday afternoons from 3:30-5:30pm (contact us for other potential days/times)
Duration: approx. 2 hours
Group size: maximum 10 people
Cost: 399 € for groups of up to 4 people, then 69 € for each additional person.
Includes: Guided wine tasting of at least 4 bottles of locally-made wine, plus 4 cheese pairings and bread
Extra: Add a charcuterie platter for 25 € or 45 € (small: 4-6 people, large: 6+ people)

Highlights of the Toulouse Cheese & Wine Tour

Led by an ex-cheesemonger and certified French Wine Scholar™
Learn about France’s AOC system and the concept of terroir – a taste of place
Discover the story behind why the winegrowing regions of SW France are not well known outside of France
Taste special grape varieties such as mauzac, negrette, tannat, or gros manseng that are rarely grown outside of SW France
Explore the factors that go into wine and cheese pairings – what works, what doesn’t, and how to do it on your own
Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and ask all the questions you want
After the tasting, you’ll receive an email with a list of the wines and cheeses we tasted and any other recommendations or resources we discussed
This Toulouse wine tasting is unlike any other

Toulouse Wine Tasting details

Tastings operate rain or shine and we’ll be indoors 100% of the time. The private tasting room is located down a flight of stairs, so is not wheelchair accessible. If you are interested in a tasting, but have accessibility issues, please contact me to see what can be arranged.

Toulouse wine tour & tasting location

Exact location and detailed directions will be emailed along with your order confirmation. Situated near the city center, it is a 15 minute walk from Place du Capitole and a 5 minute walk from the Line B Metro Station Jeanne d’Arc. Due to the alcohol consumed, I do NOT recommend driving. Please plan on walking, taking public transportation, or a cab/Uber.

Meet Your Guide

The Taster-in-Chief

Jessica

Jessica is a former cheesemonger, certified French Wine Scholar, and blueberry girl forever. Having grown up on a farm, Jessica is obsessed with the concept of “terroir” (a taste of place). She founded Taste of Toulouse in 2018 to help other English-speakers fall in love with her adopted hometown like she has – through the food, wine, and the passionate local businesses that she met along the way. Read more about her journey here. When she’s not on tour Jessica can be found trying new restaurants around the city or cuddling at home with her cats, Cheddar and Camembert.

Good to Know

Wine tasting Toulouse: What's included

At least 4 bottles of wine (if you’re a large group, we’ll have more), plus 4 cheese pairings and bread. You have the option to order a small or large charcuterie platter, if you would like meat, as well (25 €/45 €). Plan on having a late dinner, as this tasting is quite filling. Leftover wine? No worries! You can take any unfinished bottles with you after the tasting.

What to wear or bring to this Toulouse wine tasting

Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended. The tasting room table is standing height, so you’ll be on your feet (though, a few chairs are provided, if needed).

Dietary restrictions/food allergies

The tasting is normally vegetarian (unless you order the extra charcuterie). I am happy to accommodate the follow diets with advance notice:

Gluten-free (Those with Celiac disease are advised to contact us ahead of time to discuss how we can keep you safe)
Pork-free charcuterie platter

Any of the above dietary requirements MUST be noted when booking to allow time to make arrangements for substitutions. We ask that those with dietary restrictions book tours at least 48 hours in advance! If you have any questions regarding dietary accommodations or would like to see if we can accommodate other restrictions or food allergies (we often can – please ask!), email me directly at [email protected] before booking.

Cancellations/refunds

Please review your order and the tour details carefully before booking. The following is the refund policy for private events:

Cancellation more than 30 calendar days before the scheduled date: penalty representing 10% of the total price;
Cancellation between 30 and 7 calendar days before the scheduled date: penalty representing 40% of the total price;
Cancellations made less than 7 calendar days before the date of the service or no-show of the Client on the day: penalty representing 50% of the total price.

We are happy to reschedule your reservation for another date (pending availability) with 48 hours notice. Any changes must be communicated in writing to [email protected].

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