Le Chambard Wine Festival
The 2ᵉ edition of the Festival de la Vigne will take place from March 19 to April 6, 2025.
Located in a privileged setting, between vineyards and the Vosges mountains, in the heart of the Alsace wine route, our establishment benefits from an exceptional terroir. Through this annual event, we wish to celebrate the richness of our region, the generosity of its local produce and the expertise of the winegrowers who accompany us with remarkable cuvées.
A unique oenological experience
For the Festival de la Vigne, Le Chambard is highlighting the excellence of its Head Sommelier, Jean-Baptiste Klein, Meilleur Ouvrier de France in 2018 and voted Sommelier of the Year 2024 by Gault et Millau.
His unrivalled passion for oenology and exceptional expertise are at the heart of this unique experience. Jean-Baptiste invites a selection of prestigious sommeliers to offer unique tasting moments, where the perfect match is explored with finesse and creativity.
Each tasting becomes a true work of art, supported by the expertise of a man who has distinguished himself among the best.
With an approach that is both refined and pedagogical, Jean-Baptiste Klein shares his love of grands crus and awakens the curiosity of his guests by weaving fascinating stories around each wine.
Discover the portraits of Festival de la Vigne guests
In 2016, he moved closer to his home region and took up the position of Head Sommelier at Le Chambard. Very quickly, in agreement with the Chef, he wanted to take advantage of the solid foundations of the wine list to mark it even more at the heart of Alsace. He knows that guests often take advantage of their stay to visit the surrounding vineyards and cellars. When it's time for dinner, it's important to complement their interest in local products and keep their curiosity alive. Jean-Baptiste supervises the menus for the Winstub and Olivier Nasti's Table. In this way, he has quickly been able to create a complementarity between them.
His aim is to “bring the wines to life” within his menu, and not simply line up references, no matter how prestigious.
Already elected Best Young Sommelier of France in 2011, Best Young Sommelier in Gault&Millau 2017, twice finalist in Master of Port and twice finalist in Meilleur Sommelier de France, he earned the title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2018.
In 2023, he was named “Sommelier of the Year 2024” by the prestigious Gault et Millau guide, to embody the excellence of sommellerie in France for one year.
Bertrand Lutaud MS is a sommelier of French origin, raised in Sydney, Australia. He began his wine career in New South Wales before returning to Europe in 2003. He honed his skills at the renowned La Pyramide restaurant in Vienna, then worked at the three-Michelin-starred Restaurant de l'Hôtel de Ville in Crissier, Switzerland.
In 2018, he opened Yeast, a restaurant, wine bar and delicatessen in Carouge, Geneva, in collaboration with his wife Bérengère.
Bertrand Lutaud MS is now asserting his talent as Wine Director alongside Hong Kong-based Chef Olivier Elzer.
In August 2024, Bertrand Lutaud was named Master Sommelier, a prestigious accolade in the field of sommellerie.
Bertrand Lutaud MS will be present on Thursday April 3 to host a blind tasting with Jean Baptiste Klein, and on Friday April 4 at Olivier Nasti's Table for a 4-hands Sommelier Dinner.
Meilleur Ouvrier de France Fromager 2019
Christelle Lorho, originally from Sarthe, trained at the Lycée Agricole in La Ferté-Bernard before moving to Paris at the age of 18.
She met her future husband, Cyrille, with whom she took over a cheese dairy in the Vosges in 1992. In 1998, they opened Maison Lorho in Strasbourg, which quickly became a benchmark for its 300 varieties of cheese, warm welcome and exceptional products.
In February 2019, Christelle was awarded the prestigious title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France (MOF) Fromager, succeeding her husband Cyrille, crowned in 2007. As such, they are the only MOF Fromager couple in France, a distinction that underlines their expertise and passion for the craft, making Christelle Lorho the first woman in her profession to receive this distinction.
The couple are also recognized for their creativity, having developed innovative products that combine tradition and modernity in their cheese creations.
Their dedication to excellence and their contribution to cheese gastronomy make them respected personalities.
Christelle Lorho will be present at Le Chambard on Thursday March 20 for a wine and cheese pairing tasting.
Alsatian sommelier Frédéric Schaetzel honed his expertise in renowned establishments such as L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon and La Pyramide.
After completing a CAP Restaurant diploma in Lièpvre, he went on to earn a complementary sommelier diploma at Château d'Isenbourg in Rouffach, followed by a Brevet Professionnel in Béziers, graduating in 2010. He began his career in Paris before joining the Auberge de l'Ill in Illhaeusern in 2013, a two-Michelin-star restaurant run by the Haeberlin family.
THE CHEF
In November 2023, Frédéric won the 20ᵉ edition of the Master of Port, becoming the second Alsatian to receive this prestigious title after Serge Dubs in 1988.
This distinction testifies to his in-depth expertise and commitment to excellence in the field of sommellerie.
Frédéric Schaetzel will be present at Le Chambard on Thursday March 27 to host a port tasting.
Alyzée Marchal joined Le Chambard in 2023 to complete her “mention complémentaire” in sommellerie as an apprentice. Under the watchful eye of Jean-Baptiste Klein, Head Sommelier and Meilleur Ouvrier de France, she passionately shares her love of wine.
She excels in both the warm ambience of the Winstub and the elegance of La Table d'Olivier Nasti.
Driven by her competitive spirit and quest for excellence, she has shone in numerous competitions that have rewarded her talent and commitment:
Best Sommelier Student of the Southwest 2024 by the Union de la Sommellerie Française
Best Sommelier Student 2024 by Chapoutier.
Participation in the Vocation Sommelier 2024 competition organized by the Union de la Sommellerie Française.
Voted Employee of the Year by Le Chambard teams, she perfectly embodies the values of our House.
At Le Chambard, a key role is played by young talent, the driving force behind innovation and expertise within the company.
Alyzée Marchal will be giving a masterclass at Le Chambard on Friday March 21, focusing on her personal favorites.
The programme of the Wine Festival at Le Chambard
The Festival de la Vigne offers three tastings a week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings, lasting an hour and a quarter, hosted by Chef Sommelier and Meilleur Ouvrier de France Jean-Baptiste Klein in the company of exclusive guests. This special moment will be limited to a maximum of 16 people per evening at a price of 65 euros per person.
At the Winstub du Chambard, the kitchen and sommelier team work hand in hand to offer menus with food pairings, served for lunch and dinner at a price of 95 euros per person.
On the occasion of this 2ᵉ edition of the Festival de la Vigne, the following program will be proposed to celebrate the terroir and the know-how of the winemakers.
Week of March 17 to 23:
Wednesday March 19: “Beautés Corses” tasting.
Thursday March 20: Meilleurs Ouvriers de France tasting: Jean-Baptiste Klein, Meilleur Ouvrier de France Sommelier and Christelle Lorho, Meilleur Ouvrier de France Fromager.
Friday March 21: “Les coups de cœur d'Alyzée” tasting hosted by Alyzée Marchal commis Sommelière at Le Chambard.
Week of March 24 to 30 :
Wednesday March 26: Tasting of “Whiskys d'Altitude de Hautes Glaces”.
Thursday March 27: “Les Portos” tasting with Master of Port Fréderic Schaetzel, Sommelier at Auberge de l'Ill.
Friday March 28: “Le Jura par Ganevat” tasting
Week of March 31 to April 6:
Wednesday April 2: “Terroirs Pyrénéens” tasting
Thursday April 3: Tasting “Battle Meilleur Ouvrier de France VS Master Sommelier with Bertrand Lutaud”.
Dinner with 4 hands
Sommelier pairings
Immerse yourself in a unique culinary experience with a 4-hand Accords de Sommeliers dinner, the highlight of this second edition of the Festival de la Vigne. On Friday April 4, La Table d'Olivier Nasti opens its doors to you, where excellence and savoir-faire come together in an original four-course menu.
Jean-Baptiste Klein, Head Sommelier and Meilleur Ouvrier de France, and Bertrand Lutaud, Master Sommelier 2024, will combine their talent and passion to sublimate, for the duration of a dinner, the double-starred gastronomy of Chef Olivier Nasti, by orchestrating exceptional pairings through a 4-course menu with cheese from Maison Lorho and a dessert by Jordan Gasco.
Pairings at the Winstub at the Wine Festival
In the warm and friendly atmosphere of the Winstub du Chambard, discover the pairings designed for Le Festival de la Vigne.
Each dish, accompanied by a carefully selected beverage, tells the story of a region, its flavors and its know-how.
The Wine Menu, with starter, main course, cheese and dessert, will be available at 95 euros per person, including three matching glasses.
“Vineyard Stay" Special offer
During this period, we will welcome you with a special “Vineyard Stay” offer for 2 people including :
One night's accommodation in a room overlooking the vineyards
Dinner at the gourmet restaurant “La Table d'Olivier Nasti”, including wine and food pairings.
Breakfast served in the Winstub du Chambard
