Natural wine is the drink of the moment, and nowhere is that more true than Paris.\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Using only natural, endemic yeasts for fermentation and eschewing filtering and sulfites, natural wine\u2014known as vin nature <\/em>or vin vivant <\/em>(living wine) in French\u2014tends to boast a lighter, fruitier flavor than most conventional vintages. Its aromas occasionally veer towards barnyardy or animal-like, and it\u2019s sometimes susceptible to light effervescence. When done properly, natural wine is a delightful discovery for any oenophile.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

That said, making natural wine correctly is not an easy task. For every fantastic bottle of natural wine, there are nine subpar bottles that could turn you off of these living wines for good. To make sure you\u2019re only getting the best, here are five natural wine bars and restaurants in Paris where it\u2019s always a beautiful thing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Where to Drink Natural Wine in Paris<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. Le Saint-S\u00e9bastien<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The 400-bottle-strong cellar at this 11^{th<\/sup> arrondissement bistro is filled with a variety of bottles, some natural and some not.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n}

The expert front-of-house team at Le Saint S\u00e9bastien<\/a> will be happy to point you in the right direction of a glass or a bottle that pairs perfectly with Chef Robert Mendoza\u2019s plant-forward, internationally inspired plates. Regions not often seen on other wine menus, including Jura<\/a> and Alsace<\/a>, are the stars of this wine list.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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