Knock Knock, Who’s There?
A Blind Tasting Experience by VAVIN
Welcome to a world where labels disappear — and your senses take the lead.
Knock Knock, Who’s There? is our signature blind tasting event: a sensory journey designed to surprise, delight, and challenge your perceptions. Each glass is a riddle, every aroma a clue, every sip a possible revelation.
Think you recognize a grape? A region? A style?
What if you’re wrong?
Forget preconceptions and tasting notes — this is all about raw intuition and pure discovery.
Expect velvety reds that whisper of limestone hills, bright and juicy profiles with alpine freshness, and bottles that offer freshness and charm… but nothing is revealed upfront.
Why join us?
To awaken your palate through an interactive tasting game
To test your wine knowledge — or simply enjoy the surprise
To share a relaxed and joyful moment with fellow wine lovers
Fresh and elegant, Domaine Altugnac Limoux Terres Amoureuses 2023 captures the cool-climate character of Limoux with vibrant fruit, crisp acidity, and refined balance — a perfect expression of the region’s unique
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Appellation: Limoux AOC – Languedoc-Roussillon
Vintage: 2023
Style: Dry white wine – vibrant and refined
Sommelier Tasting Notes
Appearance: Pale, bright yellow with greenish highlights, reflecting its youth and vibrancy. The clarity is crystalline, promising freshness.
Nose: Fresh and lifted, opening with aromas of white flowers (acacia, hawthorn) and citrus zest. Notes of green apple, pear, and white peach emerge, intertwined with subtle hints of almond and a chalky, wet-stone minerality.
Palate: The entry is crisp and precise, characteristic of Limoux’s cool-climate terroir. The wine displays pure, expressive fruit framed by a fine mineral edge. A silky yet taut texture carries lively acidity, leading to a long, saline, and citrus-inflected finish with excellent clarity.
Food pairing: Ideal with grilled sea bass, seafood risotto, goat cheese salad, or roast chicken with thyme and lemon.
Serving temperature: 10–12 °C
Ageing potential: 3 to 5 years
With a deep ruby red color, the wine’s nose opens with smoky, toasty notes of cherry and roasted coffee. On the palate, the wine is pleasant and well-balanced, offering a generous volume and a refined, aromatic persistence with a silky texture. This elegant wine is perfect for both aging and immediate enjoyment. It pairs excellently with grilled meats, lamb, duck breast, or hard cheeses like Comté.
Grape variety: Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Appellation: Montagne-Saint-Émilion AOC – Bordeaux
Vintage: 2015
Style: Dry red wine – supple and elegant
Sommelier Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep garnet with subtle brick reflections, showing graceful evolution. The core remains intense, framed by a lighter rim.
Nose: Refined and expressive, offering aromas of ripe black cherry, plum, and cassis, layered with notes of dried violets, cedar, and a touch of tobacco. As it opens, hints of leather, sweet spice, and earthy truffle emerge, reflecting bottle maturity.
Palate: Silky and harmonious on entry, with well-integrated tannins and a rounded structure. The mid-palate reveals generous dark fruit, supported by savoury notes and a gentle mineral freshness. The finish is long and persistent, with echoes of cocoa and spice.
Food pairing: Perfect with roast lamb, duck breast with red wine sauce, mushroom risotto, or aged cheeses like Comté and Saint-Nectaire.
Serving temperature: 16–18 °C
Ageing potential: Drink now or within the next 5–7 years
Les Vignerons Parisiens Homa 2017 is a 100% Syrah red wine vinified in Paris from organic Rhône grapes. Intense, spicy, and elegant, it’s a bold urban expression of southern French terroir.
Grape variety: 100% Syrah
Appellation: Vin de France (vinified in Paris)
Vintage: 2017
Style: Dry red wine – intense and elegant
Sommelier Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep purple with garnet reflections, showing richness and concentration. The rim displays slight evolution, indicating maturity.
Nose: Expressive and complex, opening with aromas of ripe blackberry, blackcurrant, and violet. Layers of black pepper, garrigue herbs, and hints of smoked meat emerge, adding depth and a distinctive southern French character.
Palate: Full-bodied and structured, with ripe dark fruit supported by finely grained tannins. The mid-palate is spicy and savoury, balanced by fresh acidity that keeps the wine vibrant. The finish is long, persistent, and infused with peppery, herbal notes.
Food pairing: Excellent with grilled lamb, duck breast with black pepper sauce, ratatouille, or aged cheeses like Comté.
Serving temperature: 16–18 °C
Ageing potential: Drink now or within the next 5–7 years
