Où se trouve la cave Pinot & Chardo ?

Pinot & Chardo est une cave à vins indépendante située Place du Pin à Nice, à deux pas du Vieux-Nice, du Port et de la Place Garibaldi.

Quelles zones sont livrées par Pinot & Chardo ?

Nous livrons sur toute la Côte d'Azur : Nice, Monaco, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Èze, Menton, Cannes, Antibes, Mougins, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Valbonne, Sophia Antipolis et alentours.

Quels produits propose Pinot & Chardo ?

Champagnes de vignerons et grandes maisons, vins blancs, rouges et rosés de Bourgogne, Bordeaux, Rhône, Provence, ainsi qu'une sélection de spiritueux rares (whisky, rhum, tequila, cognac).

Proposez-vous des services pour les entreprises et l'événementiel ?

Oui : cadeaux d'entreprise, dégustations privées, conception de caves privées, mariages et événementiel sur mesure avec logistique complète et livraisons multi-adresses.

Comment obtenir un devis ?

Contactez-nous par email à contact@pinot-chardo.com ou au 06 16 68 67 18. Délai de réponse devis : 48h.

Do we need a licence to serve alcohol at a private venue?

No, provided the event is private and guests are on invitation. A caviste can legally deliver alcohol to a private residence for a private event.

Can we taste the wines before ordering?

Yes. An in-store tasting session in Nice is the standard way to finalise the selection.

How far in advance should we place the order?

Ideally 3 to 6 months before the wedding, with the final quantities confirmed 3 weeks before the date.

Mariages & Wedding Planners

10 août 2026

Destination Wedding on the French Riviera: A Wine Guide

Planning a destination wedding on the French Riviera means sourcing local wine and champagne through a caviste rather than importing. This guide summarises what UK, US and international couples need to know.

Why source locally

French wine and champagne are cheaper in France than in any importing market. Working with an independent caviste in Nice avoids duties, delivery risk and mismatched labels.

How much to order

Rule of thumb: 0.5 bottle of sparkling wine per guest for the drinks reception, then 0.8 to 1 bottle of still wine per guest for the seated dinner.

Champagne vs. crémant

Champagne remains the default for a prestige wedding in France. Grower champagne (récoltant-manipulant) is a common choice for informed couples and typically costs 30 to 40 % less than a large house at equal quality.

Local specificities: Bellet, Bandol, Provence rosé

For a French Riviera wedding, adding a bottle of Bellet blanc (Nice appellation) or a structured Bandol rosé creates a distinctive local touch that international guests remember.

Logistics

Delivery direct to the venue (villa, château, domaine), returns of unopened bottles, coordination with the caterer and wedding planner. This is the standard workflow with a French caviste on Riviera weddings.

En français

Pour un mariage international sur la Côte d'Azur, le caviste local reste l'interlocuteur le plus efficace : quantités calibrées sur les usages français, livraison directe sur site, reprise des bouteilles non ouvertes.

Questions fréquentes

Do we need a licence to serve alcohol at a private venue?: No, provided the event is private and guests are on invitation. A caviste can legally deliver alcohol to a private residence for a private event.
Can we taste the wines before ordering?: Yes. An in-store tasting session in Nice is the standard way to finalise the selection.
How far in advance should we place the order?: Ideally 3 to 6 months before the wedding, with the final quantities confirmed 3 weeks before the date.

Plan your Riviera wedding wine