An Exclusive Evening with 5 Wine Stars at Villa René Lalique
The 5 Stars of Wine – Second Edition
An evening where wine tells its story
On Wednesday, 25 March 2026, Villa René Lalique invites you to experience an evening where wine is shared, explored and savoured in a new way.
Romain Iltis, Head Sommelier of Villa René Lalique, brings together four fellow Meilleurs Ouvriers de France Sommeliers for an experience conceived as a true journey through terroirs, emotions and personal favourites. A complete sensory interlude, where each wine reflects a story, craftsmanship and individual sensibility.
From cellar to table: an immersive experience built around two themes
The evening begins with an immersive masterclass in the cellar, dedicated to food and wine pairings showcasing the sommeliers’ regions of origin. Each sommelier will present an emblematic wine from his region, chosen for its character, authenticity and the emotion it conveys.
The experience then continues with dinner, imagined by Chef Paul Stradner and Pastry Chef Jonathan Bunel, in close collaboration with the sommeliers. This second chapter will highlight their current favourite wines, paired with precision and harmony to each course.
Throughout the meal, the sommeliers will move from table to table to exchange, share their selections and offer their personal vision of wine, in a spirit of conviviality and dialogue.
The Sommeliers Present
- Florent Martin – Île-de-France & Corsica
Best Sommelier of France 2020 · MOF 2023
Head Sommelier, L’Oiseau Blanc** – The Peninsula Paris
- Xavier Thuizat – Burgundy
Best Sommelier of France 2022 · MOF 2023
Former Head Sommelier, Hôtel de Crillon, Paris
Independent sommelier and founder of wine bar Grappille
- Jean-Baptiste Klein – Alsace
MOF 2018 · Best Young Sommelier of France 2017
Head Sommelier, Le Chambard**
- Gaëtan Bouvier – Isère
Best Sommelier of France 2016 · MOF 2023
Head Sommelier, Institut Lyfe
- Romain Iltis – Alsace
Best Sommelier of France 2012 · MOF 2015
Head Sommelier, Villa René Lalique**
Information & Reservations
- Venue: Villa René Lalique, Wingen-sur-Moder
- Time: Welcome from 7:00 pm
- Price: €390 per person (including food & wine pairings)
- Reservation : Online Bookings
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About Villa René Lalique
The Villa built by René Lalique in 1920 has reinvented itself since September 2015. Under the direction of Silvio Denz, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Lalique Group, it has been transformed into a five-star hotel with a gourmet restaurant that was awarded two MICHELIN stars in January 2016, little more than three months after its opening. Since January 2019, the Villa has been a member of the prestigious gastronomic association Les Grandes Tables du Monde.
In 2020, Paul Stradner, who had been Executive Chef since 2017 at Villa René Lalique under Jean-Georges Klein, took on the role of Head Chef. At the helm of the restaurant, designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta, he leads a brigade of around fifteen chefs. At his side is Pastry Chef Jonathan Bunel, who heads a team of four pastry chefs and takes inspiration for his desserts from the products found in the heart of the Vosges du Nord, using a creative, modern approach. The pairing of food and wine is overseen by Head Sommelier Romain Iltis, who manages an exceptional wine cellar containing no less than 60,000 bottles. Hervé Schmitt, the Restaurant Manager, orchestrates the choreography of the service personnel and sets the stage with Lalique table settings. A showcase for Lalique’s craftsmanship and flair, Villa René Lalique is a true embodiment of the French Art of Living.