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Drink. Sense.
Understand.

An evening in the vaulted cellars of Lyon's 7th — 5 senses at work, hand-picked wines, zero pretension. Led by women, for women and their friends.

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Lyon 7e — 3 rue Passet Small group Limited spots Price varies by selection
Three participants engaged at a Wine Break evening at Le Petit Musée du Vin

What is it?

Wine without
the jargon.

Wine Break is a tasting evening held in the vaulted cellars of Le Petit Musée du Vin. Not a course, not an exam. A moment to discover what you actually feel when you drink — and why.

Each session has its own theme: a grape variety, a region, a vinous curiosity. The wines change. The vibe stays: warm, curious, no hierarchy of knowledge.

  • Short and intense format — 2 hours max
  • Carefully selected wines
  • Led by passionate hosts
  • Small group, great atmosphere

The programme

5 senses.
1 evening.

  1. Sight

    Robe, colour, clarity, viscosity. What the glass reveals before you even touch it. Learn to read a wine the way you read a face.

  2. Nose

    First nose, second nose, primary, secondary and tertiary aromas. An olfactory exploration — with the words to describe it.

  3. Palate

    Attack, mid-palate, finish. Acidity, alcohol, bitterness. The gustatory architecture of a wine, explained simply.

  4. Touch of Wine New

    The mouth has a tactile memory. Fabric swatches help you put words to what you feel — because describing a wine is also a question of texture.

    Velvet Velvety tannins, roundness
    Silk Silky finish, lightness
    Canvas Structure, firm tannins
    Lace Bubbles, freshness, vivacity
    Cashmere Body, warmth, richness

  5. Tasting

    We open. We taste. We talk. The session's wines — chosen for their theme — become a collective playground. You leave with keys, not rules.

Group of participants around the table at a Wine Break evening, purple walls
Wine being poured into a Le Petit Musée du Vin branded glass at a Wine Break evening
Participant examining the aromas of her glass at a Wine Break evening
Participants holding Le Petit Musée du Vin branded glasses — warm Wine Break atmosphere

For those who love wine
without the fuss.

Curious beginners. Enthusiasts who want to share. Groups of friends, colleagues, solo adventurers. Led by women, for women — and their friends. No prerequisites, just the desire to be there.

No prerequisites Solo or group Community spirit Women & friends 2h, wines included

Upcoming sessions

The next spot
is yours.

Spots fill up fast. Price varies depending on the evening's wine selection.

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Wine Break takes place in the vaulted cellars — accessible by spiral staircase only. Not accessible for visitors with reduced mobility.