One year already… and it is only the beginning

December is a little special for us. On 7 December 2024, L'Amicale du Raisin held its inauguration. One year later, we are still here — and above all, thanks to you.

We stayed the course, we grew, we met incredible winemakers: women and men who passed on their stories, their way of working, their vision of wine… and much more than we could have imagined. We discovered wines we are now very proud to talk about and recommend, and we learned thousands of things about the winemaking world, about tasting, about sharing.

But what we remember most are the encounters, your trust, our conversations. All those great moments spent by your side: the first discoveries, the first wine evenings, the green-pepper bottle, the Jean-Pierre Foucault-style quizzes, the few corked bottles (it happens), the darts that missed the board, the Gazelles' victory at the first coinche tournament — and above all, all those incredibly well-shared bottles.

We also want to thank everyone who helped us, from near or far: the suppliers called at the last minute for an Alsace pinot noir, the helping hands at the evenings, the support with recruitment and communication, the precious advice… In short, everyone who laid a little stone in the building.

And you know what? It is not over. In 2026 we come back ravenous: improvements to the cellar, new themed evenings, new activities, new wines — and as much good cheer as ever. We wish you wonderful end-of-year celebrations: enjoy your families and friends, and may this year's end be as full of joy as your glasses of wine.

L'Amicale is open on request on 29, 30 and 31 December. On the bill: the gourmet gift boxes — foie gras and chocolates, with champagne or a red or white wine of your choice — at €68 public price, and the 185 g foie gras from the Ferme de Phalange, in the Gers, at €25 apiece, to celebrate the new year in the best possible way.

Some of these bottles are still available at L'Amicale for the holidays.

It is winter, it is cold… a good cheese board by the fireside is rather nice. Not the most dietetic, but surely the best thing for winter. On 15 January from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, €50 for non-members and €40 for members. PS: at any moment, the stove and the fondue may come out.

See you very soon — the L'Amicale du Raisin team.