We can all agree: in France wine is important.<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When 6 p.m. rolls around, the wine bars of Paris start to fill up. Colleagues finishing work jostle at the traditional zinc bars and sunny sidewalks become scattered with drinkers basking in the evening rays.The tiny wine bars of Paris come alive\u2014it\u2019s a city-wide convivial moment with a little glass of something refreshing and a small stack of sliced saucisson<\/em>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you\u2019re in the right place, the early evening aperitif can be magic, and the wine is usually the deciding factor! The capital is the perfect place to sample some of the country\u2019s best winemakers, or track down that unknown grower\u2019s rare cuv\u00e9e. <\/em>From institutions with hundreds of references to tiny wine bars with standing space only, let us direct you to some of the best bars in the city.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Psst\u2014you\u2019re about to hear the words \u201cnatural wine\u201d a lot. Here\u2019s a quick introduction<\/a> if you need one.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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1. Septime La Cave<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When talking about Paris, Septime always pops up\u2014and for good reason.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It\u2019s a trend-setting restaurant, with an incredible offshoot wine bar<\/a>. The tiny bar is usually packed to the rafters, with great wine and good-natured clientele. Let\u2019s cut to it: it\u2019s no place for privacy or closed minds, as you\u2019ll be packed in like sardines, and tasting juicy cuv\u00e9es<\/em> that depart from the norm.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The friendly, knowledgeable staff will are ready to direct your tastebuds towards the delectable unknown, and the band of industry locals, seemingly omnipresent at the bar, are always ready to fill up your Paris address book with ideas of more places to visit. It\u2019s one of those rare places you can go to alone, and leave with friends.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What to try: <\/strong>Take advantage of the best orange wine selection in the city, and keep in mind that the more interesting stuff is served only by the bottle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2. L\u2019avant Comptoir<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Just next to the celebrated restaurant Le Comptoir du Relais<\/a> lies a wine-lovers paradise.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

L\u2019Avant Comptoir (3 Carrefour de l’Od\u00e9on<\/em>) will open any bottle you see, and serve you just a glass. Never quite dared to spend \u20ac150 on that coveted bottle of Drappier champagne<\/a>? You prayers are answered.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The fine natural wine selection is paired with a rough-and-ready atmosphere and a strange approach to the menu, which you will find hanging off cards on the ceiling.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What to try:<\/strong> Take advantage of the \u2018anything by the glass\u2019 policy, and try whatever you fancy (they\u2019ve got a great selection of Burgundy whites).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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