French Wine and Hospitality Consulting

We guide passionate individuals and professionals worldwide through the complexities of French wine and hospitality, offering clear, accessible expertise to master authentic knowledge, refined service, and elegant hosting.

 What we offer

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    French Wine Selection Consulting

    Personalized consulting services for wine lovers, collectors, and hospitality professionals. Services include cellar curation, private French wine collection management, and strategic wine list development tailored to individual tastes or business objectives.

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    French Wine & Culture Education

    A tailored educational program designed for wine enthusiasts, students, and hospitality professionals. Explore the rich history of French wine, discover its iconic regions and grape varietals, and master the essentials of wine tasting and food and wine pairing.

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    Dining & Hosting Etiquette Workshops

    Master the art of French service and refined hospitality. These workshops focus on service excellence, cultural etiquette, and enhancing the guest experience through a deep understanding of French dining traditions and professional hosting standards.

Behind Grand Cru and Etiquette

I’m Maria, the founder, passionate about the world of wine and refined etiquette.

Through tailored workshops, personalized coaching, and educational content, in both French and English, in France and internationally, online or in person, I invite you to discover and master the elegant codes of wine and meaningful connection.

My approach blends rigor, elegance, and simplicity to support professionals and enthusiasts alike in the art of savoring, sharing, and communicating with authenticity and style.

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Ready to take your project to the next level?

  • Step 1

    Fill out the appointment form to choose a date and time that works for you. Don’t forget to include the purpose of your request so we can prepare for our conversation as effectively as possible.

  • Step 2

    During a 30-minute call, we’ll discuss your needs, explore your goals and challenges, identify key opportunities, and explain how we can best support you.

  • Step 3

    Prefer email instead? No worries, we can also connect via email. We’ll send you a short questionnaire to fill out at your own pace and return to us.

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    Step 4

    Within 48 hours of our conversation, you’ll receive a summary of our discussion along with a personalized proposal outlining how we can work together.