People come to Chamonix for many reasons, but everyone comes to France for the wine. So we’ve collated a list of spots to visit, depending on what kind of grape-mood you’re in…
Photo by Bistrot des Cristalliers
💘 Feeling romantic & cosy?
Le Bistrot des Cristalliers
Wine bar & restaurant
In their own words, ”Du terroir et des hommes: vins vivants, nature, biodynamie, venez découvrir des produits de nos montagnes.”
”Of the people & the land; lively wines, natural & organic – come and discover the products of our mountains.”
In Chamonix’s infamous Rue des Moulins, this little tavern is a truly cosy candlelit wine cave – so it’s recommended to book ahead, as there is limited seating. Dishes are simple, local, and seasonal – and absolutely exquisite. Serving reds, whites, rosé and orange wine so you can try a little bit of everything.
109 Rue des Moulins – 06 63 56 62 25
Open from 5:30 everyday, closed Mondays
🍃 Looking for something organic?
La Bottega di MartaVini
Wine bar & caviste
Marta is our local apéro queen. Serving Italian home-cooked nibbles & plates, accompanied by a vast array of locally and closely sourced natural & organic wines. Offerings are carefully selected by Marta, and follow 5 main elements of natural wine making; Earth, Air, Fire, Water, & the 5th and final element – the Femenin! Tasting events are often available, so keep an eye on socials. The Bottega doubles as a cave where you can buy bottles to take away with you- upon excellent recommendation.
46 Avenue de l’Aiguille du Midi – 04 56 69 01 90
Open 12-8pm
Photo by Marta Vini
Photo by Ô Garde-Manger
🧾 For a huge selection
Ô Garde-Manger
Wine bar & restaurant
This spot is right on the main high street and hard to miss. They have a wine menu the size of the Old Testament Bible & cheese platters or charcuterie (or both) to go with everything – they are also a ‘traiteur’ of aged meats. If you fancy trying every year’s worth of the Beaujolais Nouveau, or want to experience 12 different types of Chambertain – this is the place to go.
97 Rue Joseph Vallot – 04 50 34 44 98
Closed Tuesday & Wednesdays
Opposite the restaurant you’ll find the cave where they keep all the good stuff:
🍾 Something classic
Cave Vin sur Vin
Wine cave
This is the cave associated with Ô Garde-Manger and is just opposite. They have wide selections of classic French wines, and often some serious big bottles & famous vintages. Sommeliers are on hand to offer advice if you’re looking for something to impress, or add the cherry on top of a perfect meal back at the chalet.
112 Rue Joseph Vallot – 04 50 53 79 51
Open everyday 10am-11pm
Photo by Vin Sur Vin
Photo by Nicolas Caviste
🧀 Something to take home … along with some cheese
Caviste Nicolas Chamonix
Wine cave with a delectable cheese & charcuterie deli counter to accompany its fruity offerings. They also sometimes do tastings of new wines they stock – look out for a sign outside the store front.
223 Rue Joseph Vallot – 04 50 93 61 99
Open 10-1, 3-8 everyday
🍷 For a post – ski verre
ChaChaCha
Wine merchant and tasting bar
This spot has been a constant in Chamonix for more than 15 years now. Opened by the owners of the Château de Chassagne-Montrachet in Bourgogne, the Picard family who set it up have mapped-out the store as a tour of French regions, starting with Champagne and moving through Jura, to Loire & New World wines. They also hold 6-glass tastings regulary – pop in and say hello to see what they’re doing. They also stock whiskies and digestifs.
134 Avenue Ravanel le Rouge – 04 50 93 47 74
Open everyday except Monday
Photo by Cha Cha Cha
Are you visiting Chamonix anytime soon? Have a look at What’s New for Chamonix this winter 2025, and if you need somewhere to stay – we have a wealth of chalets & apartments to peruse though.
