Dorchester Collection’s Le Meurice in Paris is starting the year with exciting new gastronomic and wellness offerings. From an exclusive series of winemaker dinners and refreshed dining at
Restaurant Le Dalí, to a renewed hydration ritual at Spa Valmont, these experiences blend heritage with innovation, and invite guests to discover the hotel’s celebrated creativity across cuisine, wine and wellbeing.
NEW SERIES OF WINEMAKER DINNERS
Restaurant Le Dalí has announced it will host ‘les Jeudis de Vignerons’, a series of four dinners highlighting specific wine growers from different regions of France. Curated by the hotel’s wine director, Gabriel Veissaire, and supported by Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse, each event will highlight one estate and offer an opportunity to meet the winemaker through a bespoke dining experience.
A SERIES OF FOUR DINNERS
Across four dates throughout the year, each dinner will open with a guided tasting of four cuvées from the featured producer. Guests will be introduced to the grower’s philosophy and approach, with each cuvée discussed in detail before the dining experience begins.
A four-course menu will then be served, crafted by Alain Ducasse’s teams, with each dish paired to the estate’s cuvées. The winemaker will remain present throughout the evening, offering guidance and further insights.
After each dinner, the featured cuvées will be available for two months on the wine lists at both Restaurant Le Dalí and Restaurant Le Meurice Alain Ducasse, presented as a dedicated ‘Coup de Coeur’ selection.
FOUR FEATURED WINE ESTATES
Le Meurice has selected four distinguished wine estates for the series, each representing a unique terroir. The series will commence on March 19, when Jérôme Bretaudeau will present Domaine de Bellevue (Loire Valley) and its acclaimed Muscadet wines. This will be followed in May by Géraldine Godot, who will showcase Domaine de l’Arlot (Burgundy, Nuits‑Saint‑Georges), featuring Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Côte de Nuits.
In October, Charles Perrin will introduce Château de Beaucastel and its celebrated Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape wines from the Rhône Valley. The series will conclude in December with Xavier Monnot, who will present a selection of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from his Burgundy estate.
Speaking of the upcoming series, wine director Gabriel Veissaire comments: “Wine is a lifestyle. Our goal is to provide guests with an opportunity to meet, engage and interact with producers from key wine regions in France, bringing to life the storytelling behind these wines, within a setting that is marked by history, culture and gastronomic excellence.”
The wine estate dinner experience will be priced at €150 per person, including a guided tasting, a four-course menu and wine pairings. The experience will be offered on Thursdays March 19, May 21, October 15 and December 3, 2026. Reservations can be made by email at [email protected], by phone on +33 1 44 58 10 44, or via the hotel website.
RESTAURANT LE DALÍ INTRODUCES A NEW LUNCH MENU AND REIMAGINED AFTERNOON TEA
In 2026, Restaurant Le Dalí is set to embark on an exciting new chapter with an reimagined culinary journey that revitalises both its lunch and afternoon tea experiences. Led by award-winning chefs, each is a celebration of tradition, innovation and the timeless elegance of Le Meurice.
CONTEMPORARY FRENCH COOKING ROOTED IN TRADITION
Under the direction of chef Clémentine Bouchon, the restaurant will introduce a new lunch menu that honours traditional French cooking whilst incorporating her own creative culinary approach.
The weekly lunch menu is available from €58 and guests will choose from a starter and main course, or a main course and dessert. Starters include egg mayonnaise with tuna belly or a homemade country terrine. Main courses will feature beef bourguignon or free-range chicken fricassee with seasonal mushrooms and a vin jaune sauce. À la carte dishes are also available, reflecting the chef’s approach: rooted in tradition, with precise technique and clear flavours. Desserts have been created by chef Cedric Grolet and pastry chef François Deshayes and will focus on well-known French recipes such as crème brûlée and rice pudding.
The lunch menu is priced at €58 for a starter and main or a main and dessert, and €68 for three courses. Drinks are not included. Lunch is served Monday to Saturday from 12pm to 2:15pm. Reservations can be made by email at [email protected], by phone on +33 1 44 58 10 44, or via the hotel website.
A NEW AFTERNOON TEA BY CEDRIC GROLET
Afternoon tea has been rooted in the hotel’s identity since 1835, when it became the first Parisian palace to welcome British travellers. Today, the hotel has entrusted Cedric Grolet to reinterpret this tradition, offering guests a unique teatime experience at Restaurant Le Dalí.
Cedric Grolet has been an integral part of the culinary landscape at Le Meurice since 2011, and he now brings his creative approach to one of hospitality’s enduring traditions, with a modern interpretation of afternoon tea. Teatime will be served from 12:30pm at Restaurant Le Dalí.
In keeping with the British custom, the service will begin with a selection of savoury finger sandwiches including a Parisian classic of 12-month-aged ham and fresh truffle slices, finished with a browned-butter emulsion and served on house-made bread. A lobster roll-inspired brioche and salmon sandwich topped with caviar will also be served.
For the next course, guests will be invited to discover six sculpted fruits of the season, as part of Cedric Grolet’s signature ‘trompe-l’œil’ desserts. For the launch, the selection will include yuzu, seasonal apple, mango, peanut, pistachio and pecan. In addition, pastry chefs will offer warm madeleines, cakes, sugar brioches and freshly baked scones throughout the service.
Champagne, teas, coffee and hot chocolate will be offered throughout the experience with the dining room team guiding guests through pairings to best complement each course.
Teatime at Le Meurice starts from €95 per person, including a hot drink — coffee, tea or hot chocolate from the Manufacture — with Champagne available at an additional cost. It is served Monday to Saturday from 12:30pm to 5:30pm, and on Sundays from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. Reservations can be made via [email protected], by telephone at +33 1 44 58 10 44, or through the hotel’s website.
SPA VALMONT POUR LE MEURICE’S NEW HYDRATION COLLECTION Spa Valmont pour Le Meurice will mark the launch of Valmont’s new hydration collection, HYDRA3, by presenting an updated version of its Hydration des Bisses facial from January this year.
Inspired by the bisses of Valais, the historic irrigation canal of Valais, Switzerland, the treatment will begin with a facial massage that draws on lymphatic drainage techniques to stimulate circulation and gently release tension. The light, targeted pressure of the facial combined with Valmont’s signature butterfly motion will aim to encourage microcirculation. Visible results can be seen from the first treatment with the skin appearing revitalised, luminous and refreshed. The treatment will also help restore comfort, radiance, and flexibility to the skin under the expert hands of Valmont practitioners, while the mind and body are left in a state of relaxation. The “Hydration des Bisses” facial lasts 60 or 90 minutes and is available now alongside the launch of the HYDRA3 collection. Prices start from €215 for 60 minutes or €275 for 90 minutes and are available to book online at https://www.dorchestercollection.com/paris/le-meurice/spa-wellness.
