French sommelier Nicolas Rebut was trained by his granddad to recognize wine aromas before he was old enough to drink it. 

It is not any commercial wine that gets delivered to subscribers. By introducing eight new winemakers to the list every month, Mr Rebut ensures that exclusive selection is not only of the finest quality, but also represents a variety or regions and winemakers.

He says: "A lot of winemakers know my name and send me their wine. If the wine is good, I go to the vineyard to meet them. If not, I pass".

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About Nicolas Rebut:

After years of delighting three-star Michelin restaurant customers, Nicolas Rebut brings his knowledge to craft the best selection of French wines, along with wine tasting notes and pairing advice.

Nicolas Rebut, Chef Sommelier	Le Louis XV *** Monaco	Le Meurice *** Paris

Based in France, Nicolas explores vineyards and forges privileged relationships with estates and winemakers in search of exclusive wines at the best value, the gems France has to offer. Nicolas tastes thousands of wine samples each year and selects only the best wines from renowned estates and undiscovered appellations.

He joined three-star Michelin restaurant, “Le Louis XV” – managed by Alain Ducasse, one of the greatest French Chefs – in 1999, where he became Chef Sommelier in charge of the cellar, wine selection and pairing.

In 2005, Nicolas left Monaco to join as Chef Sommelier for Paris’ three-star Michelin outlet, “Le Meurice”, where he managed a team of seven sommeliers. He revolutionalised the wine menu and was responsible for its exceptional wine cellar of over 500, 000 bottles.