The Tasting

Hortense is a kind woman who spends her time caring for her mother and preparing meals for homeless people. Her life changes when she meets Jacques, a grumpy wine merchant facing personal and professional struggles. Despite their different personalities and Jacques' difficult circumstances, the two grow closer after Hortense begins attending tasting events at his shop. There, she encounters Jacques' clumsy friend and a talented young apprentice. As the relationship between Hortense and Jacques develops, they must both deal with issues from their pasts.

This romantic comedy was written and directed by Ivan Calbérac, appearing as the second film in his directing career after The Student and Mister Henri. The movie stars Isabelle Carré and Bernard Campan, supported by a cast of 24 credited actors, including Éric Viellard and Mounir Amamra. Produced in France by companies such as StudioCanal and Mandarin Cinéma, the film has a runtime of 92 minutes.

Audience reception has been moderately positive. The film holds a rating of 6.2/10 on IMDb based on 1,200 votes and a 6/10 on TMDB from 123 votes.