A Wine Map of France

This experience takes place in the home of Chef Luiz, where a curated tasting of French wines is paired with cheeses and charcuterie. You begin with an introduction to the selection and hear why each bottle was chosen. The atmosphere is warm, and Luiz sets an easy pace with stories drawn from his culinary background and global travels. You explore France glass by glass through wines that reflect distinct regions and traditions. Each pour is generous, and the setting encourages conversation and discovery. Luiz guides you through contrasts between wines and pairings, helping you notice how flavors shift and connect as the tasting unfolds. The experience centers around the table, where textures, aromas, and pairings reveal their character. There is no fixed structure, and you can return to any wine that captures your attention. It’s an intimate way to understand French wine culture through the guidance of a chef who hosts with ease and generosity.

What makes this experience unique is the chance to explore wines from different regions of France in the warmth of a local’s home. Each selection has a clear identity, and Luiz builds thoughtful pairings with cheeses, charcuterie, dried fruits, and elements that connect taste to place. It’s rare to be welcomed into a local home just beyond the city center and invited to sit at a table that reflects everyday Parisian life. Luiz shares where he shops, how he searches for ingredients, and his own experience with discovering French wines. The wines are approachable and selected to help you better understand French styles without formality. Luiz brings a perspective shaped by years spent living in eight countries and traveling widely. His experience widens the conversation, linking regions and traditions with personal insight. The result is a tasting that feels both cultivated and relaxed — a meeting point of flavors, stories, and genuine hospitality.

Luiz is a Brazilian-Portuguese private chef who has made Paris his home, where he welcomes guests into his apartment for intimate, home-cooked experiences. Trained in French and Italian cuisine and pâtisserie, he combines the precision of classic technique — sharpened by his background in chemical engineering — with the vibrant creativity of his Brazilian roots. Having traveled through more than seventy countries, Luiz brings to his table a spirit of discovery and connection, turning every meal into a shared journey of stories, flavors, and warmth.

Your curiosity and love for good food and wine.