Probably should not have stopped in here before going to the Arc. Haha. Tourist fail…read more The Nicolas shops are not too hard to come across. I found another near our hotel as well. My mom was really interested in buying some wine as a souvenir from this trip and while we really hadn't been actively looking we decided to go into this shop as it felt convenient at the time. The staff there were pretty friendly. I wasn't sure if they'd be dismissive of us cause maybe we didn't seem like we would actually buy wine-- as we were really just looking. Originally what caught her eye was the Eiffel Tower souvenir bottles. She didn't plan to drink it, just to display and the price was reasonable. However, we did end up buying a bottle upon recommendation by the clerk. I don't typically buy wine so I don't actually know a ton or a lot about it, but it was nice how helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly the staff was to us and it did make a sale due to it and my mom got her souvenir wine.

This is a excellent wine bar in the area. It is small but great if you want to avoid the tourist…read morecrowd. The owner is very nice and makes u feel right at home.. definitely a local bar with great prices.. I will definitely come again.

Found this little wine bar when our favorite was closed for a private party...and perhaps will be…read morethe new favorite! I didnt get the owner's name however he really took care of us with a cheese plate, fresh meats and pates, and a beautiful reasonably priced bottle of Sancerre Blanc. Warm fresh baguette, delicious! Quaint & cosy establishment. Wine with chalked prices line the walls. 6euro corkage added onto the the price. Definitely will be returning! Merci!

The best place in Paris to buy wine late night. Open up to 6…read moream. The guy is a good dude too. I 100% recommend.

Nice place. Open very late. Love it. Thanks "Loran" fir your kind behavior.read more

I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious this burger was. Truly so full of flavors and the meat…read morewas so tender too. The potatoes were pillowy soft on the inside and the skins nice and crispy. The wine was well paired, but picked by our server. He made a great recommendation! For both food and wines! This place is full of wine bottles and super cozy but with so many options we couldn't go wrong. Loved our lunch here!

Very friendly local store. Spoke English and very helpful especially for someone who doesn't know…read morehow to speak French or know very much about wine. They allow tastings of the different wines they have and even serve food from 1200-1500 to go with you favorite glass. Prices are surprisingly reasonable. They have indoor and outdoor seating as well.

Would that I could do this review justice in French. Alas, my orthographe and grammaire are nuls…read more I'll do what I can in my langue de sous-développé. Although in the years I lived in Paris I didn't have the chance to visit M. Huard's other establishments, his emplacement on rue Poncelet was always a spot I looked forward to visiting. I met Jerome a number of times, but his colleague who regularly tends the boutique is truly one of the most charming and gracious wine merchants I've ever met--definitely the funniest. Whether you're looking for something to spoil your parents on their wedding anniversary or for something new to fool around with without worrying about your rent, you will find something delightful. Although they absolutely have well-known names decorating their walls, their selection is un-pretentiously well-curated. Everything I tried there was completely new to me. You could scour the best-stocked marché in France, but you wouldn't find this much good taste (and good advice) per square metre and at a fair value anywhere else. Since it's been a while since I last set foot here, I've lost the name of my friend, Jerome's colleague. You'll know him when you meet him; his voice announces his bon vivant swagger from down the street. His talent for sussing out your tastes and predilections and suggesting something interesting was astonishing. I could never walk out of the store with just one purchase. It's hopeless. His confidence in his recommendations is irrésistible and well-founded. In my experience he's been infallible. Time after time after time after time and then some, he was right on the mark. The man understands his product and more importantly, his clients; after a short conversation, he will find you something enjoyable at any price point. While doubtless this will sound excessive, I've shopped for wine more times than I could ever hope to count and Les Grandes Caves Poncelet is my favorite merchant on earth. Never have I been so consistently happy with every impeccable recommendation. It's like leaving the barber happy with your haircut every time--like some fantasy you didn't imagine could happen. Although I don't live in Paris anymore, I often find myself wishing I could stop by the store, shoot the proverbial $&!# with my favorite caviste and walk home with some new labels to discover and savor. Here' s to fantasizing that New York will confiscate the 17th.

Awesome wine shop. Visited three times in my week in Paris and the guy never made a bad…read morerecommendation.

Kahlúa coffee liqueur: As a coffee lover it's only natural that I would also enjoy a coffee…read moreflavored alcoholic beverage. It's mind boggling how many different coffee liqueurs exist with the popularity of coffee, but probably the most well-known is Kahlúa. Since 1936 they've been making their version of coffee liqueur using 100% Arabica coffee beans and rum. It is no easy feat producing a bottle as it can take up to seven years. This is primarily because it takes upwards of six years to get the perfect beans as the coffee trees for Kahlúa are grown in the shade instead of the sun. After the beans are harvested it takes another six months for them to dry. While all this is happening, the rum is made by extracting sugarcane juice, which is boiled and mixed with water. Lastly, the beans and rum come together at the distillery. It is there that the coffee beans are roasted and then rest with the rum for four weeks before ultimately being bottled. Kahlúa has a somewhat alcohol forward taste, but it's also smooth, sweet, and packing a heavenly coffee flavor. This is not a bitter coffee or espresso liqueur, meaning if you are after a liqueur that reminds you of a bitter black cup, this might not be for you. Thankfully the caffeine content is almost nil as I like to drink as an end of the week night cap. I can recommend using it in an espresso martini, on the rocks, or my favorite, a White Russian. Doughboy approved Doughboy_Food_Reviews

Two words: Absolute essential!…read more Absolute Vodka is Pernod Ricard SA's leading producer resulting from a acquisition of Sweden's V&S Group. Home based in Paris, France to bring the world high quality beverages. A French company that produces distilled beverages of upscale brand name liqueur and spirits. Pernod Ricard's branded beverages are all absolute without compromise: Ararat (brandy) (Armenian cognac) Royal Salute whisky (scotch whisky) Chivas Regal (scotch whisky) The Glenlivet (single malt scotch whisky) Jameson Irish Whiskey Seagram's gin Pernod aux extraits d'absinthe Luksusowa (Polish potato vodka) Absolut (vodka) Wyborowa (vodka) Ricard and 51 (pastis) Martell (cognac) Jacob's Creek (wine) Pernod (anise-based spirit) Zoco Becherovka DITA (lychee-based spirit) Havana Club (rum). Olmeca Tequila Frïs Vodka Stolichnaya Vodka

Benjamin provided the hight level of quality service when I visited the store. When he didn't have…read morewhat I needed, he made a call, had it sent to the store so I didn't have to run around Paris looking. Highly recommend you check out this shop.

Excellent customer service. Very knowledgeable staff who are also very approachable. Selection of…read moreregional wines is also impressive; wines are available from a wide range of price points.