Margaux Ferlay

AtLes Caves du Louvre**, an iconic Parisian wine heritage site, I facilitate **immersive wine experiencesfor an international clientele. This unique space, located in the heart of the 1st arrondissement, blends history, sensory design, and interactive pedagogy to introduce wine in a lively, accessible, and engaging way.

I conductguided toursin French and English, through a sensory journey exploring the key stages of wine creation: terroir, winemaking, aromas, blending, and service. Each tour concludes with aguided tastingof several French wines, during which I invite participants to refine their perceptions and understand the expression of grape varieties, appellations, and vintages.

I also facilitate"Wine & Cheese"workshops, dedicated to the art of pairings and understanding the balance between texture, intensity, and aromas. These workshops combine oenological rigor and conviviality, providing everyone with simple keys to taste and appreciate with confidence.

In parallel with my activity as co-founder of Mardi, I manage a SAS and

develop consulting and support missions in the wine world, with a tailor-made approach:

→ Personalized advice in building and managing cellars (discovery,

aging, investment).

→ Support in purchasing old vintages and collectible wines.

→ Creation of a premium customer experience, combining pedagogy, pleasure, and

asset strategy.

Consultant in wine list design for restaurants

→ Analysis of the establishment's needs (positioning, culinary identity,

clientele).

→ Selection and sourcing of suitable wines, margin optimization, training of

serving staff.

→ Development of coherent, educational, and differentiating wine lists,

highlighting producers and terroirs.

Independent agent for two champagne houses.

→ Business development and representation to professionals and individuals.

→ Prospecting new markets, promoting cuvées, and managing client relationships.

Mardi is aunique tasting experience**, dedicated to the discovery of **old vintagesin a friendly and accessible setting. Our mission is to democratize these exceptional wines by combining education, pleasure, and sharing, through immersive and educational encounters.

My role as co-founder:

- **Wine selection**: Identification and sourcing of rare cuvées in direct

collaboration with producers and reference cellars, highlighting exceptional

old vintages.

- **Tasting facilitation**: Creation and facilitation of interactive and

educational tastings, adapted to an audience of informed amateurs,

making rare wines accessible and understandable.

- **Creation of an intimate atmosphere**: Development of events in refined

locations, fostering exchange and learning while cultivating an elegant and

convivial ambiance.

- **Food and wine pairings**: Suggestion and explanation of food and wine

pairings, with a particular focus on aged cheeses, to enrich the tasting

experience.