The rue Paul Bert – residence to acclaimed eating places by Bertrand Auboyneau and by Cyril Lignac – additionally accommodates this beloved, insidery pure wine store, opened in 2003 by former wine agent Michael Lemasle. The slim, slipshod area is perpetually overrun with new deliveries and Lemasle’s loyal clientele, who endure the proprietor’s relaxed, nearly narcoleptic tempo for the sake of his soft-spoken and well-considered wine counsel. Lemasle specialises within the extra excessive fringe of pure wine, together with many small-production wines vinified and bottled with out the addition of sulfur. The well-priced choice is heavy on wines from the Loire, Beaujolais, and the southwest, whereas wines from marquee areas like Champagne, Bordeaux and Chablis are moderately scarce on the cabinets. One final draw: Lesmasle is among the many uncommon Parisian cavistes who carry out the true duties of the position, cellaring wines for years at a stretch at both of his two off-site places earlier than returning them to the gross sales flooring when the wines have matured. Crus et Découvertes accordingly stays a supply of enjoyable discoveries even for essentially the most jaded pure wine aficionados.
Sensible info
Deal with: 7 rue Paul Bert , 75011
Nearest transport: Faidherbe-Chaligny (8) or Charonne (9)
Hours: Closed Sunday
Phone: 01 43 71 56 79
Critiques of curiosity
Extra Than Natural (2014) “Mikael Lemasle est un jeune caviste passionné dont la réputation grandit pour l’excellence de sa sélection de vins naturels.”
GQ France (2014) “Michaël Lemasle n’aime pas les vins «maquillés», que ce soit par la chimie, la technologie, le soufre ou le bois. Et pour tout dire, il aime les vins fins et qui se boivent facilement!”
Lady’s Information to Paris (2014) “One other retailer specializing in pure wines and partnering with impartial producers to carry them to Parisians.”
