Netflix has delivered another festive offering just in time for the holiday season, but don't be fooled by the title - Champagne Problems has nothing to do with Taylor Swift's iconic song. Instead, this light Christmas romance provides the perfect background viewing for your holiday decorating sessions.
A Parisian Christmas Romance
The film follows Sydney Price, played by Minka Kelly, a business executive trying to convince her firm to acquire a prestigious French champagne label. Her boss quickly dispatches her to Paris to pitch directly to the notoriously difficult owner. As she prepares for her work trip, Sydney's sister extracts a pinky promise that she'll spend at least one night enjoying the City of Lights rather than working.
True to her word, Sydney ventures out and meets charming local Henri at a bookstore. He offers to show her around Paris, and they share a magical evening of sightseeing. The twist comes the next day when Sydney arrives for her business meeting only to discover that Henri is the son of the very champagne label owner she's trying to impress.
Cast Chemistry and Scene-Stealers
Tom Wozniczka brings genuine warmth to his role as Henri, creating a character who's immediately likable despite the thin romantic development between the leads. Minka Kelly's performance remains quiet and understated, much like her previous work in Jane the Virgin.
The supporting cast provides much-needed comic relief, with Sean Amsing particularly standing out as Roberto, one of the other business competitors. German actor Flula Borg also appears as Otto, another rival bidder for the champagne label. The film features Australian actor Xavier Samuel in a supporting role, adding some local talent to the international cast.
Festive Formula and Final Verdict
There's nothing particularly surprising about Champagne Problems - the plot follows the predictable beats of a standard Christmas romance. The connection between the main characters feels somewhat underdeveloped, though Henri's adorable dog Bulles provides additional charm.
As streaming Christmas films go, this one sits comfortably in the better half of Netflix's festive offerings. It's light, sweet, and provides exactly what you'd expect from a holiday romance set against the beautiful backdrop of Paris and the Champagne region.
The film began streaming on Netflix from November 27, 2025, perfectly timed for the Christmas viewing season.
