Le Du's Wines has been a West Village fixture at 600 Washington Street for years, and this summer they're expanding their programming with two new series that make the trip well worth your time. Whether you're a dedicated Francophile or just looking for a reliable Saturday afternoon pour, here's what's coming up.
Bastille Day at Le Du's Wines (Tomorrow — Tuesday, July 14)
Kicking off the calendar is a free Bastille Day celebration on Tuesday, July 14 from 6 PM to 8 PM. Le Du's is hosting a walkaround tasting of more than 15 wines and spirits from France and Francophone countries, covering classic regions and lesser-known bottles alike. They'll also have a table of complimentary charcuterie to keep things civilized.
It's a free event — no ticket, no cover — and the format is designed to let you explore at your own pace. If you've been meaning to check out Le Du's (and if you haven't, you should), this is a perfect entry point. The store carries a carefully curated selection of bottles from small producers you won't find everywhere, and their staff actually knows what they're talking about.
Free Saturday Wine Tastings (Every Saturday, 2 PM–6 PM)
Starting this week and continuing every Saturday, Le Du's is launching a regular free Saturday tasting series. Each week from 2 PM to 6 PM, they'll pour 4 to 6 wines from a featured region or producer. The format is designed to be educational without being precious — you'll learn about the producer, the region, and the varietals, but you're free to taste at your own pace and ask as many questions as you want. It's the kind of thing every neighborhood deserves and very few have.
Saturday tastings at a shop like Le Du's are a genuine resource for anyone building their palate. The selection rotates weekly and covers regions around the world, so a regular visit will take you through Loire Valley Chenins one week and Piedmont Nebbiolos the next. And because it's a retail tasting, you can taste a wine you love and walk out with a bottle of it (or three) at retail prices.
Plan Your Visit
Le Du's Wines is located at 600 Washington Street in the West Village, just south of Bethune Street. The shop is a short walk from the 1 train at Houston Street or the A/C/E at 14th Street. They're open daily, and you can follow them on Instagram at @leduwines for updates on what's being poured each Saturday.
Whether you're celebrating Bastille Day tomorrow with a glass of something French or making Saturday tastings your new summer ritual, Le Du's has earned a spot in your rotation. Stop in, taste something new, and take a bottle home with you.