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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book a private wine tasting?
Contact French Cellar with your preferred date, number of guests, location, occasion, and wine preferences. The team will then help shape the tasting format and wine selection.
Where can I book a private wine tasting in Oakham?
You can book a private wine tasting with French Cellar at 10b Mill Street in Oakham or arrange a private experience at your home or a selected venue in Oakham, Rutland, or nearby areas.
Can I host a private wine tasting at home in Rutland?
Yes. French Cellar can help create private tastings in homes or selected venues across Rutland, depending on the date, group size, and event requirements.
Do you cover areas like Uppingham and Rutland Water?
Yes. French Cellar is based in Oakham and supports private tastings across Rutland—including Uppingham, Rutland Water, and nearby local areas—as well as selected locations further afield.
What information should I provide when enquiring?
Provide your date, guest numbers, location, occasion, preferred format, food plans, budget direction, and any specific wine preferences.
Do I need wine knowledge to enjoy the tasting?
No. The tasting is designed to be relaxed and accessible. Guests can learn about French wines, regions, and pairings without needing previous wine knowledge.
What is a bespoke wine tasting experience?
A bespoke wine tasting experience is a private event designed around your occasion, guests, wine preferences, and setting. French Cellar shapes the wine selection, theme, food pairing direction, and format to suit your event.
Can wine and cheese pairings be included?
Yes. French wine and cheese pairings can be included as part of a private tasting experience, creating a relaxed and sociable format for guests.
Can French Cellar host private French wine dinners?
Yes. French Cellar can create private French wine dinners with selected wines, pairing guidance, and a hosted tasting experience for birthdays, anniversaries, client evenings, and special occasions.
What is a money-can’t-buy wine experience?
It is a private, personalized wine experience built around exclusive access, curated wines, producer stories, and a setting created specifically for your guests or occasion.
Can I book a private wine tasting for a birthday or anniversary?
Yes. French Cellar creates private French wine tasting experiences for birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions with selected French wines and optional pairing ideas tailored to the guest of honour.
Do you offer corporate wine tasting events?
Yes. French Cellar offers corporate French wine tasting events for client entertainment, team events, leadership dinners, hospitality evenings, and corporate gifting.
Can corporate tastings be hosted at our office or venue?
Corporate tastings can be arranged at suitable business locations, selected venues, or private spaces depending on the event requirements and location.
What is Maison Cavaillé?
Maison Cavaillé is a French family wine house established in 1949, with later generations continuing the family’s wine heritage and expansion.
Where can I buy exclusive Maison Cavaillé wines in the UK?
French Cellar in Oakham imports exclusive Maison Cavaillé wines and offers selected bottles through its cellar, private tastings, and gifting options.
Do private events include Maison Cavaillé wines?
Maison Cavaillé wines can be included where suitable and available. French Cellar builds tastings around their family heritage and wine styles.
Are all Maison Cavaillé wines always available?
Availability can vary. French Cellar can advise on current bottles, suitable alternatives, and selected limited-availability wines.
What are the best French wine gifts for special occasions?
The best French wine gift depends on the recipient and occasion. French Cellar can recommend selected French wines, Maison Cavaillé bottles, luxury hampers, or private tasting experiences.
Do you offer luxury French wine hampers?
Yes. French Cellar can help create luxury French wine hamper-style gifts depending on availability, occasion, and recipient preferences.
Do you offer corporate wine gifts for clients?
Yes. Premium French wine gifts, selected bottles, or curated hampers can be added for clients, partners, or team members to complement events or act as standalone presents.
