Please join us on Friday, October 11th for an immersive wine tasting at the Embassy of France that you won’t want to miss!

We have an impressive list of 50 wines so far, from renowned producers in Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, the Rhône Valley and more, and we expect to have 70 wines when all is said and done. We will update the list as new wines are confirmed. This exclusive tasting event will feature delectable cheese and charcuterie, plus light hors d’oeuvres, to complement your wine journey. 

Once again, we are happy to offer an exclusive VIP Tasting + Early-Access ticket, where 75 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 14 exceptional wines available only during this early-admission hour in addition to an enhanced menu of gourmet hors d’oeuvres, including caviar and a few other goodies, plus a little “swag bag” from CW.

As an added bonus, we are offering Early Bird pricing for those who register before Sunday, September 22nd.

VIP Tasting + Early Access (6-9pm)

$215 per person (early bird) – 75 people max

Includes entrance into main tasting.

Wines being poured*:

✓ Château La Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan 2015

✓ Château d’Yquem “Y” (Ygrec) Bordeaux Blanc 2016

✓ Château Canon-La Gaffeliere St.-Emilion 2018

✓ Clos L’Eglise Pomerol 2019

✓ Château Gris (Albert Bichot) Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Monopole 2020

✓ Grand Veneur Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2021

✓ Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne 2019

✓ Louis Latour Puligny-Montrachet 2022

✓ Saint Cosme Gigondas “Le Claux” 2019

✓ Saint Cosme Côte-Rôtie 2021

✓ Saint Cosme Gigondas “Le Claux” 2019

✓ Taittinger Grands Crus Champagne “Prelude” NV

✓ Trimbach “Cuvée Fréderic Émile” Alsace 2012

✓ Trimbach “Cuvée Fréderic Émile” Alsace 2015

✓ Delamotte Blanc de Blancs Champagne NV

✓ Domaine Drouhin Puligny-Montrachet 2022

*vintages may change due to availability

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

$100 per person (early bird) – 175 people max

Champagne

✓ Andre Jacquart “Vertus Expérience” Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru

✓ Mandois “Origine” Brut NV

Bordeaux

✓ Château Beaumont Haut-Médoc 2020

✓ Château de la Cour d’Argent Bordeaux Supérieur 2020

✓ Château Poitevin Médoc 2019

✓ Château Pontet Reynaud Bordeaux Supérieur 2022

✓ Château Suduiraut Blanc Sec Bordeaux “Lions de Suduiraut” 2022

✓ Château Tour Saint Christophe St.-Emilion 2020

Burgundy

✓ Albert Bichot Pinot Noir”Horizon de Bichot” 2021

✓ Albert Bichot Pouilly-Fuissé 2020

✓ Château des Jacques (Louis Jadot) Moulin-à-Vent 2022

✓ Frédéric Esmonin Bourgogne “Les Genévrières” 2022

✓ Frédéric Esmonin Pinot Noir “Les Montvreieres” 2022

✓ Grivot-Goisot Chablis 2023

✓ Grivot-Goisot Chardonnay Côtes d’Auxerre 2022

✓ Grivot-Goisot Pinot Noir Côtes d’Auxerre 2022

✓ Grivot-Goisot Saint-Bris 2022

✓ Joseph Drouhin Bourgogne 2021

✓ Joseph Drouhin Chablis “Réserve de Vaudon” 2022

✓ Joseph Drouhin Chorey-Lès-Beaune 2022

✓ Joseph Drouhin Côte de Beaune 2022

✓ Long-Depaquit (Albert Bichot) Chablis 1er Cru “Vaillons” 2021

✓ Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuissé 2022

✓ Louis Latour Marsannay 2020

✓ Simonnet-Febvre Chablis 2022

Lorey Valley

✓ Henri Bourgeois Sancerre 2023

✓ Légende de St. Martin Pouilly-Fumé “Prestige” 2023

✓ Légende de St. Martin Sancerre “Prestige” 2023

Rhône Valley

✓ Alain Jaume Ventoux “Les Gélinottes” 2020

✓ Barville (Brotte) Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2021

✓ Château de Ségriès Lirac “Cuvée Réservée” 2022

✓ Clos du Calvaire Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2021

✓ Domaine Bernardins Beaumes-de-Venise Rouge 2022

✓ Domaine de la Mordorée Tavel Rosé “Dame Rousse” 2023

✓ Domaine Les Goubert Gigondas 2021

✓ Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône “Les Champauvins“ Blanc de Viognier 2023

✓ Rive Droite Rive Gauche Côtes du Rhône 2021

✓ Saint Cosme “Micro-Cosme” Rouge NV

✓ Saint Cosme Côtes du Rhône “Deux Albion” 2021

✓ Saint Cosme Côtes du Rhône 2023

✓ Saint Cosme Gigondas 2021

✓ Famille Perrin Côtes du Rhône Villages 2020

South of France

✓ D’Esclans Provence Rosé “Rock Angel” 2023

✓ D’Esclans Provence Rosé “Whispering Angel” 2023

✓ Domaine Coudoulet Pays d’Oc Pinot Noir 2023

✓ Domaine de Guillaman Gascogne Blanc 2023

✓ La Négly La Clape Blanc “La Brise Marine” 2023

✓ Lafage Côtes Catalanes “Cuvée Nicolas – Vieilles Vignes” 2020

✓ Lafage Côtes Catalanes Chardonnay “Novellum” 2022

✓ Lafage Côtes du Roussillon “Bastide Miraflors” 2020

✓ Lafage Côtes du Roussillon “Centenaire” 2021

✓ Lafage Côtes du Roussillon Rosé “Miraflors” 2023

✓ Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Roussillon 2022

✓ Minuty Provence Rosé “M de Minuty” 2023

✓ Minuty Provence Rosé “Prestige” 2023

✓ Thunevin-Calvet Languedoc-Roussillon “Cuvée Constance” 2019

Alsace

✓ Trimbach Pinot Blanc “Classic” 2021

✓ Trimbach Pinot Gris “Réserve Personnelle” 2017

✓ Trimbach Pinot Noir “Réserve” 2018

Loire Valley

✓ J.C. Pichot Vouvray “Le Peu de La Moriette” 2022

* 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, and the store is now owned by Michael Sands, son of Ed. We pride ourselves on personal, knowledgeable customer service, fantastic selection and hard-to-beat prices.

Refund Policy:

Refunds requests accepted up until 7 days before the event.