Wine bar
Unclaimed profileChez Vincent Wine Bar
Fort Lauderdale, FL · $$$
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The editorial take
Chez Vincent Wine Bar pairs a French café identity with a wine list that runs from sparkling and rosé through dessert, white, and red, plus an exceptional wines section. Bottles span France, Italy, Spain, the USA, Argentina, Chile, and New Zealand. Monthly group tastings and private tastings are led by Vincent Maurin, described as a former winemaker at Château-Margaux for 22 years. A daily happy hour offers 50% off wine by the glass. Named selections include Veuve Clicquot Brut, Châteauneuf du Pape, Barolo Albeisa, and Margaux Château-Margaux 2017.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Veuve Clicquot Brut or the vintage Charles de Cazanove Brut Stradivarius 2007 for sparkling. For red, the Margaux Château-Margaux 2017 sits in the exceptional section, while the Châteauneuf du Pape and Barolo Albeisa cover French and Italian ground. The Port Maynard Fine Tawny is a dessert option. Use the daily happy hour for 50% off wine by the glass.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests who want a multi-region list with a French core and a dedicated exceptional section will find plenty to consider. The monthly group tastings and private tastings, led by a former Château-Margaux winemaker, suit those who want guided exploration. The daily happy hour appeals to anyone comparing glasses at a lower cost.
- When should I go?
- The daily happy hour with 50% off wine by the glass is the clearest timing draw. Monthly group tastings and private tastings offer a structured visit for those who want the guided format. Otherwise, the list is available across the café's service.
- What should I expect to spend?
- The wine list is described as fair-priced, and the daily happy hour takes 50% off wine by the glass. Specific bottle and glass prices are not detailed, so the happy hour is the most concrete value reference.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Tastings are led by Vincent Maurin, described as a former winemaker at Château-Margaux for 22 years, which gives the guided format a specific viticultural background. The list carries a dedicated exceptional wines section and spans seven countries, from France and Italy to New Zealand.
Beverage categories
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Wine
A multi-region list with sparkling, rosé, dessert, white, red, and an exceptional wines section. France, Italy, Spain, the USA, Argentina, Chile, and New Zealand are represented. Monthly group tastings and private tastings are led by Vincent Maurin, described as a former Château-Margaux winemaker for 22 years. A daily happy hour takes 50% off wine by the glass.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated exceptional wines section alongside sparkling, rosé, dessert, white, and red categories
- — Multi-region range covering France, Italy, Spain, USA, Argentina, Chile, and New Zealand
- — Monthly group tastings and private tastings led by a former Château-Margaux winemaker
Standout selections
- — Margaux Château-Margaux 2017 — listed in the exceptional wines section
- — Charles de Cazanove Brut Stradivarius 2007 — vintage sparkling wine on the list
- — Châteauneuf du Pape — French red wine on the list
- — Barolo Albeisa — Italian red wine on the list
Pricing: Wine list described as fair-priced; daily happy hour offers 50% off wine by the glass. Specific bottle and glass prices are not listed.
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