Springtime in Paris

An unforgettable tasting experience at the Embassy of France! Limited VIP Tasting + Early-Access available

Raise your glass to a springtime toast in Paris as we get ready for an unforgettable evening of exciting tastings!

Join us for a fabulous selection of French wines and spirits at the Embassy of France on Friday, May 1st.

Celebrate the turn of the seasons by sipping your way through an impressive list of over 100 wines, from the iconic regions of Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Loire Valley, Rhône Valley, and more.

We are happy to offer an exclusive VIP Tasting + Early-Access ticket, where 50 guests will be able to arrive at the embassy one hour before the other guests (at 6:00pm) for a three-hour tasting experience. VIPs will enjoy a selection of exceptional wines only available during this early-admission hour in addition to an enhanced menu of gourmet hors d’oeuvres.

VIP Tasting + Early Access(VIP 6-7pm + General 7-9pm)

$200 per person (early bird pricing) - 50 people max

Includes entrance into main tasting.

Wines being poured*:

✓ Trimbach Hommage à Hubert Trimbach 2023

✓Trimbach Cuvée Frédéric Émile 2018

✓ Louis Latour Grancey Corton 2022

✓ Beaufort Blanc de Noirs NV

✓ Tattinger Millésimé 2016

✓ Delamotte Blanc de Blancs NV

✓ Domaine du Pégau Cuvée Réservée Rouge Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022

✓ Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022

✓ Château de Saint Cosme Le Claux Gigondas 2022

✓ Château Soutard 2020

✓ Decourtet XO Cognac and Cocktail

✓ Grey Goose Berry Rouge Vodka Spritz

✓ D’Ussé XO Cognac

✓ Delord 25 year Armagnac

*vintages may change due to availability

General Admission Walk-Around Tasting(7-9pm)

$125 per person - 175 people max

Alsace

✓ Trimbach Riesling 2022

✓ Trimbach Réserve Pinot Noir 2022

Beaujolais

✓ Domaine Gandelin Chénas 2022

✓ Château des Jacques Moulin-à-Vent 2023

✓ Domaine des Roches Côte du Py Morgon 2022

✓ Arnaud Combier Beaujolais Blanc 2022

Bordeaux

✓ Château Greysac Médoc 2018

✓ Château d’Aiguilhe Querre Castillon 2019

✓ Château Larose-Trintaudon Haut-Médoc 2019

✓ Château de Cruzeau Pessac-Léognan Blanc 2023

✓ Château Suduiraut Lions de Suduiraut Bordeaux Blanc Sec 2023

✓ Clos des Lune Lune d'Argent Blanc 2024

Burgundy

✓ Domaine Chanson Le Clos l’Évêque Mercurey 1er Cru 2022

✓ Domaine Michel Goubard Mont Avril Côte Chalonnaise 2023

✓ Gabin et Félix Richoux Irancy 2021

✓ Gabin et Félix Richoux Veaupessiot Irancy 2019

✓ Louis Latour Marsannay 2023

✓ Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuissé 2024

✓ Louis Jadot Chablis 2023

✓ RégisFèvre Vieilles Vignes Chablis 2023

✓ Domaine William Fèvre Chablis 2023

✓ J. Moreau & Fils Petit Chablis 2023

✓ Simonnet-Febvre Chablis 2023

✓ Damien Martin Mâcon-Verzé 2023

✓ Alain Chavy Bourgogne Chardonnay 2023

✓ Louis Latour Les Genièvres Mâcon-Lugny 2024

Champagne

✓ Klepka-Sausse Préamb’bulle NV

✓ Bollinger Special Cuvée NV

✓ Nicolas Feuillatte Réserve Exclusive Brut NV

✓ Nicolas Feuillatte Réserve Exclusive Rosé NV

✓ Delamotte Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Brut NV

Loire Valley

✓ Henri Bourgeois La Côte des Monts Damnés Sancerre 2024

✓ Jean-Marc Crochet Cellier de la Thibaude 2024

✓ Delaporte Chavignol Sancerre 2024

✓ Pichot Vouvray 2023

✓ Domaine des Corbillières Sauvignon Blanc 2024

✓ Domaine des Corbillières Les Demoiselles Rouge 2023

Rhône Valley

✓ Château de Nalys Saintes Pierres Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019

✓ Bonpas Bonus Passus Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2023

✓ Maison du Midi Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2023

✓ Gassier Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2021

✓ Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 2021

✓ Paul Jaboulet Aîné Les Jalets Crozes-Hermitage 2022

✓ Brotte Création Grosset Cairanne 2022

✓ Gassier Costières de Nîmes Nostre Pais Rouge 2021

✓ Alain Jaume Les Gelinottes Ventoux 2023

✓ Domaine de Fondrèche Persia Ventoux 2022

✓ Domaine de Fondrèche Ventoux 2023

✓ Château Gigognan Signargues 2023

✓ Château Saint Cosme Micro-Cosme Rouge NV

✓ Château Saint Cosme Côtes du Rhône 2024

✓ Château Saint Cosme Les Deux Albions Côtes du Rhône 2022

✓ Pégau Cuvée Maclura Côtes du Rhône 2023

✓ Gassier Côtes du Rhône 2023

✓ Famille Perrin Côtes du Rhône 2022

✓ Louis Latour Ardèche Chardonnay 2022

✓ Bonpas Luberon Blanc 2024

✓ Gassier Costières de Nîmes Nostre Pais Blanc 2021

Languedoc-Roussillon

✓ Château La Négly La Côte La Clape 2023

✓ Les Darons by Jeff Carrel Languedoc 2024

✓ Château La Négly La Brise Marine La Clape Blanc 2023

✓ Domaine d'Ansignan Petites Grappes Côtes du Roussillon 2021

✓ Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem Côtes du Roussillon Latour de France 2020

Savoie/Arbois

✓ Les Rocailles Apremont 2024

✓ Domaine Maire & Fils Trousseau Vignes aux Ânes Arbois 2022

Spirits

✓ Decourtet VSOP Cognac

✓ Decourtet VS Coganc

✓ Chauffe-Couer VSOP Calvados

✓ Delord XO Armagnac

✓ Noces Royales Cognac and Poire Liqueur

✓ Grey Goose Original Vodka

✓ Grey Goose Berry Rouge Vodka

✓ Citadelle Gin

✓Citadelle Jardin d'Été Gin

✓ Citadelle Rouge Gin

✓Pagès Verveine du Velay Green Liqueur

✓Pagès Verveine du Velay Yellow Liqueur

* vintages and cuvées may change slightly due to availability

About Calvert Woodley:

Calvert Woodley opened its doors in 1982 after the merger of two competitors, Calvert Liquors and Woodley Wine & Liquor. The original two owners, Aaron Bernstein and Ed Sands, retired in 2014 and 2019, respectively. After 26 years (and counting) at CW, Ed's son Michael sold Calvert Woodley in late 2024 and we now embrace a new chapter under the leadership of Jay and Tanvi Patel, who honor CW's heritage while eagerly anticipating the future. The Patel family is devoted to upholding the CW tradition of excellence and deep community involvement, building on our storied past with fresh energy and a steadfast commitment to the neighborhood and community we serve.

Where:

Embassy of France

4101 Reservoir Rd NW

Washington, DC 20007

When:

Friday, May 1st

VIP access from 6:00pm

General admission from 7:00pm

Tasting ends at 9:00pm

Cost (Early Bird):

VIP Tasting + Early Access - $200 per person (includes entry into main tasting) General Admission - $99 per person

Refund Policy :

Refund Policy - A full refund is available for cancelations made on or before 4/24/26. A partial (50%) refund will be given for cancelations on 4/30/26. No refunds for cancelations the day of.