Wine and chocolat tasting at Chablis.

The most appealing part of this Chablis tasting is its focus on wine and chocolate together, not wine alone. At Boutique Clotilde Davenne, you sample wines from the estate alongside chocolates selected to bring out different flavors, with the whole session lasting 45 minutes.

I like the small six-person limit, which should make it easier to ask questions, and I like the range of styles: red Irancy Pinot Noir et César, Côtes d’Auxerre Pinot Noir, and sparkling Crémant de Bourgogne. The main drawback is simple: 45 minutes goes quickly, and this is a tasting rather than a full winery tour or vineyard visit.

Key points at a glance

• Three distinctive wine styles: Taste Irancy Pinot Noir et César, Côtes d’Auxerre Pinot Noir, and Crémant de Bourgogne.
• Chocolate is part of the experience: Estate-made pairings turn this into a food-and-wine session rather than a standard tasting.
• A true small group: The maximum of six participants allows for a more personal format.
• French and English guidance: You can take part in either language.
• Convenient 45-minute format: It fits neatly into a day spent exploring Chablis.
• Adult-only activity: Participants must be at least 18 years old.

A Chablis tasting with a sweeter twist

Chablis is often associated with crisp white wine, but this experience gives you a broader look at the wines of the surrounding area. The tasting includes selections from Chablis and the Grand Auxerrois, paired with chocolates made for the estate.

That pairing changes the pace and purpose of the visit. You are not simply working through a list of wines. You are paying attention to how sweetness, bitterness, fruit, acidity, and texture affect one another. For anyone who enjoys food matching, that is the real draw.

The setting is Boutique Clotilde Davenne in Chablis, a practical meeting point for a short tasting. You begin and finish at the boutique, so there is no separate transfer or complicated route to arrange. I like that simplicity, especially if you are fitting this into a busy day of sightseeing.

The experience is led in French or English. No individual guide name is provided, so you should book this for the tasting itself and the estate’s wines rather than expecting a named host or a formal guided visit to vineyards.

What happens during the 45 minutes

The tasting starts at Boutique Clotilde Davenne. From there, the session stays in Chablis and returns to the same boutique at the end.

Because the activity lasts only 45 minutes, expect a focused presentation. You will sample the selected wines and taste them with the estate’s chocolate pairings. The format is short enough for a morning or afternoon stop, but long enough to compare several wines instead of rushing through a single glass.

The compact schedule can be a strength. You get a clear introduction without giving up half a day. It also suits anyone who has other plans in Chablis, including a meal, town walk, or additional tastings.

The tradeoff is that there is not much room for extras. The information provided does not include a cellar visit, vineyard walk, meal, or transport beyond the boutique. If you want a detailed look at production, this is not the right choice on its own. Think of it as a polished tasting appointment with a food-pairing theme.

The wines in the glass

The selection includes three named highlights, each offering a different angle on Burgundy’s wine culture.

Irancy Pinot Noir et César gives the tasting a red wine focus. Pinot Noir is the better-known grape here, while César adds a local point of interest to the blend. With chocolate beside it, you can pay attention to how the wine’s fruit character works with cocoa and sweetness.

Côtes d’Auxerre Pinot Noir keeps the red wine comparison going, but from a different appellation. Tasting it next to Irancy gives you a reason to compare rather than simply sample. You can consider which wine feels lighter, fruitier, firmer, or better suited to the chocolate being served.

Crémant de Bourgogne changes the mood with bubbles. This sparkling wine brings contrast after the still reds and gives the tasting a broader regional range. It also makes the experience useful for people who want more than a narrow look at one style of Burgundy wine.

The supplied details do not list the exact order of service or the specific chocolate matched with each wine. That is worth keeping in mind. You will get estate-made wine and chocolate pairings, but the precise combinations may be explained on the day.

Why the chocolate pairing matters

Chocolate can overpower wine, so a well-planned match needs some care. That is what makes this format more interesting than simply adding a chocolate snack to a tasting.

You can use each pairing to notice how the wine changes. A red wine may seem more fruit-driven beside chocolate, while sweetness can make acidity feel sharper or soften the impression of tannin. Sparkling wine may provide a different contrast, with its bubbles and freshness cutting through the chocolate.

I like this approach because it gives you a simple way to participate. You do not need a trained palate or a long list of wine terms. Taste the wine first, try it with the chocolate, and decide what changes. The experience works as a guided lesson without becoming too serious.

The pairing also makes this a good option for couples or friends with different wine interests. One person may come for the regional wine, while the other is more excited about chocolate. Both parts receive real attention.

The boutique setting and group size

The setting at Boutique Clotilde Davenne keeps the experience personal and easy to follow. With no more than six participants, you are unlikely to feel lost in a large crowd or pushed through a busy tasting line.

That size matters during a short session. If you have a question about the wine, the chocolate, or the difference between Irancy and Côtes d’Auxerre, there should be a reasonable chance to ask it. The tasting is not described as private, but six people is small enough to feel more intimate than a standard group activity.

The boutique also makes the arrival and departure clear. You start there and finish there. If you are already in Chablis, you do not need to build the plan around a distant estate or arrange a taxi for a short appointment.

There is one practical point to remember: the information does not promise a view into winemaking facilities or vineyard work. The appeal is the tasting and the boutique atmosphere, not a behind-the-scenes production tour.

How the experience has been received

The overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 from five verified bookings. That is a very strong result, though the sample is small, so I would treat it as encouraging rather than definitive.

The most consistent praise concerns the welcome, the explanations, and the tasting itself. One French participant rated the reception and guidance highly enough to book again the following week, despite living two hours away, and planned to bring friends. That suggests the experience can make a strong impression when the host’s presentation connects with the group.

A visitor from the Netherlands specifically praised the combination of wines and chocolate, along with a guide who clearly understood the subject. That is important because this type of activity depends on the explanation as much as the ingredients. You want someone to tell you why the pairing works, not simply place a piece of chocolate beside a glass.

Another participant from Mauritius gave a brief but very positive assessment of the host. A French booking rated the activity four out of five and called it excellent. Taken together, the feedback points most strongly to a warm welcome, clear presentation, and successful pairings.

No review raises a specific complaint about the timing, group size, or organization. Still, only five ratings are available, and one brief positive comment cannot tell you much about every possible session.

Is $23 a fair price?

At $23 per person, this is priced as an accessible tasting rather than a major wine excursion. You receive a 45-minute session, several estate wines, and chocolate pairings, with a guide speaking French or English.

I see the best value here in the focused format. You are paying for a prepared tasting and an explanation of the pairings, not just for a few samples. The six-person maximum also gives the appointment a more personal feel than a large commercial tasting.

The value is strongest if you already plan to spend time in Chablis. Since the tasting begins and ends at the boutique, you can add it to a day in town without paying for transport or setting aside several hours. It is also a reasonable introduction if you are curious about Grand Auxerrois wines but do not want a full-day wine tour.

The value is weaker if you expect a full meal, a vineyard visit, extensive cellar access, or a long technical seminar. None of those are included in the stated experience. At 45 minutes, the price makes sense as a compact tasting stop, not as your only wine activity in Burgundy.

Who should book this tasting?

I would recommend it to adults who enjoy trying regional wine in a relaxed setting and want a clear food match to guide the tasting.

It is especially suitable for:

• Couples looking for a short gourmet activity in Chablis
• Wine drinkers who want to compare red and sparkling Burgundy styles
• Chocolate lovers who enjoy learning how pairings change flavor
• Visitors who prefer a group of six or fewer
• People who need an activity that fits around a larger day plan
• English-speaking visitors who want to take part without relying on French

It may not suit you if you are traveling with children under 18, since the activity is adults only. It may also disappoint you if your main goal is a vineyard walk, a production tour, or a long tasting with many wines.

The short duration is both its best feature and its clearest limit. You get an efficient introduction, but not a full picture of the estate or the wider Chablis wine region.

Booking details that matter

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later, which helps if your Burgundy schedule is still changing.

Starting times depend on availability, so check the date you want rather than assuming a fixed daily schedule. The activity is offered in French and English, and the group is limited to six people.

Children under 18 cannot take part. Since wine is central to the session, this restriction is straightforward, but it matters for families planning a day in Chablis.

The experience provider is Domaine Clotilde Davenne, and the meeting point is Boutique Clotilde Davenne. Keep those names handy when planning your route so you arrive at the correct place.

Should you book it?

Book this tasting if you want an affordable, compact introduction to Chablis and Grand Auxerrois wines with a thoughtful chocolate match. The strongest reasons are the small group, the bilingual format, the mix of Pinot Noir and Crémant de Bourgogne, and the warm, well-received presentation.

Skip it if you need a substantial meal, a vineyard visit, or a full estate tour. For everyone else, $23 is a sensible price for a 45-minute tasting that adds a playful food angle to Burgundy wine. It works particularly well as one stop in a larger Chablis day, rather than as a complete wine-region excursion.

FAQ

Where does the wine and chocolate tasting take place?

The experience starts and finishes at Boutique Clotilde Davenne in Chablis, in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France.

How long does the tasting last?

The tasting lasts 45 minutes.

Which wines are included?

The named wine highlights are Irancy Pinot Noir et César, Côtes d’Auxerre Pinot Noir, and Crémant de Bourgogne. The experience includes selected Chablis and Grand Auxerrois wines.

Is chocolate included?

Yes. The experience includes wine and chocolate pairings crafted by the estate.

What languages are available?

The live guide can conduct the experience in French or English.

How large is the group?

The activity is limited to six participants.

Can I cancel or pay later?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. You can also reserve your place and pay later.