Top 5 wine quotes

Wine Has Inspired Many! Discover the Top 5 Most Shared Quotes by Our Community on Social Media!

1. Jean Carmet’s Passion for Wine

Isn't it a rather pacifist viewpoint? A true wine enthusiast, actor and screenwriter Jean Carmet used to attend wine tastings with his friend Gérard Depardieu. Robert Feuilly, a gastronomic critic for over 30 years, recounts on his blog: “He was a true character who loved Loire wines. With his friend Depardieu, he didn’t taste the wine; he drank it!”

2. Coluche’s Hilarious Take on Wine

From the famous sketch "Gérard," this quote wraps up the hilarious script where the illustrious comedian Coluche plays a drunkard giving moral lessons to his son for smoking hashish. “You biknites lock yourselves in a room with hashish and sing sad songs. By forty, you’ll be human wrecks. Seeing the sadness of biknites, you understand why hashish is banned! And one thinks that wine should be mandatory!”

3. Pierre Desproges’ Witty Wine Quotes

It’s no surprise that this famous quote captivated our community! Never short of inspiration or subtle wordplay, the great humorist Pierre Desproges draws endlessly from his source of inspiration: alcohol. Here are a few more of his aphorisms just for fun: “Jesus turned water into wine… and you wonder why 12 guys followed him everywhere!” “I have never abused alcohol; it has always been consensual.” “Alcohol kills. But how many were born thanks to it?”

4. Pierre Dac’s Philosophical Approach to Wine

Another humorist inspired by wine! But Pierre Dac, whose real name was André Issac, was much more than that. Also a writer, poet, playwright, and chansonnier, he is now considered the worthy heir of Pascal. And, as a good philosopher, he said: “If the truth is in the wine, let it stay there!”

5. Frédéric Beigbeder’s Passion for Wine

An inveterate epicurean, social drinker, but above all a talented novelist, the author of "99 Francs" is straightforward about his fondness for wine. He describes his work "Conversations d’un enfant du siècle" (a collection of meetings with some of his peers, including Michel Houellebecq) as follows: “It’s life unfolding. Hedonistic moments of good food and wine, the conversations are an opportunity to talk about everything that makes life more beautiful.”

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FAQ - Wine quotes

Who said that wine should be mandatory?

This line comes from Coluche's famous sketch "Gérard," in which he plays a drunkard lecturing his son. It remains one of the most shared wine quotes among our community.

What are Pierre Desproges' best-known quotes about wine?

The French humorist Pierre Desproges wrote several, such as "Jesus turned water into wine… and you wonder why 12 guys followed him everywhere!" and "I have never abused alcohol; it has always been consensual."

What does Pierre Dac's quote about truth and wine mean?

Pierre Dac said, "If the truth is in the wine, let it stay there!" It is a playful nod to the Latin saying "In vino veritas," reworked with the philosophical wit he was known for.

Which French actor was famous for his love of wine?

Actor and screenwriter Jean Carmet was a great fan of Loire wines. He attended tastings with his friend Gérard Depardieu, more for the pleasure of drinking than for careful analysis.

Which quoted writer is the author of 99 Francs?

That is Frédéric Beigbeder, a self-described epicurean who mentions wine in his book "Conversations d'un enfant du siècle," celebrating hedonistic moments of good food and good wine.