L’Authentique · Press
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Three Best of Nashville wins. Ten features. One French wine bar in East Nashville.
Best Wine List — Nashville Scene
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What they’re saying.
Exploring Life & Business with Philippine
Nashville Voyager sits down with Philippine Maillard to explore the journey behind The Authentique — from France to East Nashville, building a business from scratch, and the team that makes it all possible.
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Best Wine List — Three Years Running
The Authentique wins Best Wine List (Restaurant or Bar) in the Nashville Scene’s 2025 Best of Nashville readers’ poll — making it three consecutive years.
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Best Wine Bars in Nashville
Named one of Nashville’s top wine bars in ToTennessee’s 2025 Ultimate Guide — praised for its 1920s French charm, live music, and exceptional crêpes alongside a carefully curated wine selection.
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Best Wine List
Named Best Wine List by The Nashville Scene readers’ poll for the second consecutive year — recognition of dedication to an expertly curated, approachable selection of French and European wines.
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A Taste of France in Every Bottle
The Authentique brings a true French experience to East Nashville — from carefully curated wines to house-made crêpes. Featured on WKRN’s Local on 2 segment highlighting what makes the bar a neighborhood gem.
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Parisian Wine Tasting
A deep dive into Parisian-style wine tasting with The Authentique and The Nashville Somm — exploring the art of French wine culture right here in Nashville.
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Top 17 Bars in Nashville
The Authentique was named one of The Infatuation’s top 17 bars in Nashville — recognized for its intimate atmosphere, outstanding wine selection, and French-inspired fare.
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Wines for Valentine’s Day
The Nashville Somm and The Authentique team up for a Valentine’s Day wine guide on WSMV — sharing expert picks and pairing tips to make the evening unforgettable.
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Best Wine List (the first win)
Named Best Wine List by The Nashville Scene readers’ poll — the first of three consecutive wins recognizing The Authentique’s expertly curated, approachable selection of French and European wines.
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Reopens Under New, Still-French Ownership
The Nashville Scene covers The Authentique’s reopening under new French ownership — carrying forward the vision of an authentic French wine bar while bringing fresh energy and a renewed commitment to East Nashville.
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