You’re invited to a friend’s house on Saturday night and you’ve got to bring a bottle. But there’s a catch: you’re not an expert and you don’t want to disappoint your friends and spoil the evening.

Don’t panic, thanks to this guide you’ll be able to find what you’re looking for, whatever the situation, and you’ll look like a true connoisseur!

• For a chic dinner

You’ve been invited to a rather classy dinner party, the food promises to be succulent, so the wine must follow suit in terms of quality. For this occasion, we’re offering a classic that always makes an impact: Champagne Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs Brut. 100% Chardonnay, this exceptional champagne reveals a floral, fruity nose of vine peach and lime blossom. Its pale, crystalline golden yellow color reveals a fresh palate with good tension and a well-balanced finish. (Available at €53.3 from Twil).

• For a dinner among bon vivants

On the program: pâté and rillettes, entrecôte frites, and a good dose of laughter. Tonight, no headaches, just lively discussions on a variety of subjects until the early hours. To stay in shape, there’s only one solution: sip! And for that, what better than Domaine Gramenon’s “Il Fait Soif” vintage (2019). This blend of Grenache and Syrah unveils aromas of candied black fruits and sweet spices to offer a fresh, fruity palate. It takes a lot of willpower to stop drinking once you’ve started! (Available at €15.2 from Twil).

• For an organic bobo dinner

“Do you realize that since we bought second-hand bikes on the bon coin, Léa and I feel much closer to nature! We’re even thinking of moving to the provinces to have a garden and even a chicken coop… Paris is too anxiety-provoking”. You’ve prepared yourself for Hugo’s speeches, accompanied by organic vegetables from the greengrocer downstairs in his apartment on rue des Abbesses. There’s no question of him drinking anything other than organic! For that, a little 100% Chenin nugget in Anjou PDO: Patrick Baudouin’s “Effusion” cuvée (2018 vintage). A floral nose and a full-bodied palate with a predominance of white fruits, a magnificent wine from aperitif to dessert. (Available from €19.9 on the Internet).

• For a connoisseur’s dinner

Tonight, no bluffing, you’re invited to Nico’s. His brother is a wine merchant, and his passion is fine wines. Dinner will be tasty, but with no fuss: we’re here above all to enjoy quality products. You’re sure to enjoy a fine piece of beef as a main course. After a rather light wine to start with, you take it to the next level and there you pull out a dynamite: “L’Aurage”, from the Mitjavile family’s eponymous estate (2016 vintage). This blend of Merlot and Cabernet-franc offers a nose of red fruits and black olives. Its complexity is characterized by a supple mouthfeel and silky tannins. This wine is a nugget of which not a single taste should be wasted. (Available at €43.5 from Twil).

• For a dinner that’s sure to turn into a party

The nightclubs have just reopened. Tonight, you’re ready to party ’til late, and keep the gin topping going once you hit the dance floor. But first, your friends organize a small, unpretentious dinner to get the night off to a good start. Serrano ham, Pata Negra, pan con tomate… your buddies are planning tapas so you don’t get a full belly for the rest of the evening. Now’s your chance to treat yourself to a red Sancerre! Cuvée “Petite Moussière” (2019 vintage) from Alphonse Mellot will go perfectly with these dishes, with its fruity nose of cherry and strawberry and its full-bodied, fleshy cherry flavors. A fruity Pinot Noir to set the mood for the rest of the evening. (Available at €20.5 from Twil).

• For a dinner party where you want to impress

On the evening menu: show-offs. It’s a kind of cockfight you’re preparing for. Don’t fool anyone, everyone will quickly understand your rivalry with Luc over the beautiful eyes of a guest you both just met last week. So tonight is your chance to show that you know what you’re talking about. We offer you a wine that will delight every palate and whose label will announce its quality. Nicolas Joly ‘s “Le Vieux Clos” cuvée (2017 vintage) from his legendary Coulée de Serrant vineyard is a most noble Chenin. Its deep golden yellow color, rich floral and white flower aromas, and mineral, aromatic and harmonious palate are the hallmarks of this wine. A mythical estate celebrated by Louis XI and Louis XIV alike, you’ll have the opportunity to recount the many anecdotes of this estate steeped in history over this divine juice and a fine white meat. (Available at €39.5 from Twil).

• For a detox dinner

It’s Sunday, you’re tired, you don’t even know why you agreed to this dinner, which is also a 30-minute drive from your home. You only dream of your bed. Well, drink water! A little break never hurts…