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The Wine Compass

1 Av. Junot, 21000 Dijon, France

Our history

The Wine Compass is a wine cellar located in the heart of Dijon, in the vaulted cellar of a classified 19th-century building. We organize wine tastings of Burgundy and from all over Europe, for locals and tourists curious to discover the region. All our tastings are accompanied by generous platters of charcuterie and cheese (please inform us of any allergies and/or specific dietary requirements). Your host: Matthieu Aravantinos Native of Dijon 10 years of experience in the industry Sommelier Caviste in Seville in 2014 Graduated from CFPPA of Beaune in 2015 Graduated from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 3 in 2016 at the Lycée Viticole de Mâcon Sommelier at Gevrey Chambertin at L'Hôtel des Deux Chèvres from 2015 to 2018 Sommelier & Manager of a chain of wine bars in London, The Grape Variety, from 2019 to 2021 Wine importer in London from 2021 to 2022 Your host: Pauline Dumont Born in Jura, I grew up near the vineyards of the Côte de Beaune Graduated with a Master's degree in Applied Foreign Languages in Commerce and Business in Dijon in 2015, I put my language skills to use in my passion for wines and spirits during internships at the Cassissium in Nuits-Saint-Georges and at NobleWine in Munich, Germany. 7 years of experience in the industry Head of Direct Sales and Oenotourism at Domaine Chanson in Beaune from November 2017 to May 2024 Graduated from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 3 in 2024 at Ecole Vivant in Pommard

Winery Advantages

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Gourmet

Dive into a gourmet tasting where wines are paired with local dishes and much more.

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Original Experience

Experience the unusual with our original experiences, designed to go off the beaten path.

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Educational

Learn while tasting with our educational experiences, designed to enrich your wine knowledge.

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