Champagne: Tasting Class and Lunch Near Epernay
3 hours
From 10:30
Group 1+
English, French
3 hours
10:30
What you'll do
Immerse yourself in the world of champagne with this 3-hour interactive experience with lunch included. This small group activity begins at 10.30 AM or 11 AM with meeting at Le Clos Corbier, a typical champagne house. You'll explore the historic cellars and presses here before participating in a lively tasting class featuring a champagne quiz, olfactory workshop, and blind champagne identification challenge. Conclude the activity with a relaxed lunch of local specialities paired with a selection of champagnes.
Highlights
- Champagne House Tour: Explore a typical champagne house with cellars that date back to the 1850s
- Interactive Tasting Class: Join a fun tasting class with a champagne quiz and blind champagne identification challenge
- Relaxed Gourmet Lunch: Savour a delicious lunch of homemade local specialities like paté en croute, Langres cheese, or pink biscuit cake, paired with champagne
Itinerary
- 1Duration: Approximately 3 hours
- 2Group Size: 2-12 guests
- 3Start Time: 10.30 AM or 11 AM (to be confirmed upon booking)
- 4Meeting Point: Le Clos Corbier, Mareuil-sur-Ay
- 5Le Clos Corbier Tour: Explore cellars dating back to the 1850s and discover traditional presses whilst learning about the history of the champagne house
- 6Tasting Class: Engage in a tasting class with a champagne quiz, followed by an olfactory workshop where you'll learn to use your sense of smell when sampling champagne, as well as a chance to learn more about the production process
- 7Blind Champagne Tasting: Participate in a blind champagne identification challenge with tempting local snacks
- 8Laid-Back Lunch: Enjoy a casual lunch featuring homemade regional specialities like paté en croute, Langres cheese, or pink biscuit cake, all paired with a variety of champagnes
- 9Sample Local Products: Discover more authentic regional flavours with tastings of the local red wine Coteaux Champenois and the regional liquor Ratafia
- 10End Time: Between 1.30 PM and 2 PM
What's Included
- Champagne house visit
- Tasting class with 6 tastings
- Blind tasting challenge
- Lunch served with champagne
What's not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Additional food and drink
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meeting Points
Le Clos Corbier (Boulevard Nicolas François Billecart 5, Aÿ-Champagne, Grand Est, 51160)
Kindly reach the meeting point 10-15 minutes before your departure time
Notes
- A minimum of 2 participants is required for a tour. The experience may be cancelled and refunded should only 1 person book the tour
- Please note that the average temperature within the wine cellar is 10°C, please dress appropriately
- Animals are not allowed
- The tour runs rain or shine
- The tour will commence promptly. All participants must arrive on time, as we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. Please be aware that refunds will not be possible in such instances
- Special dietary requirements or allergies? Let us know when booking
- Under 18? You can't consume alcohol, but delightful non-alcoholic options are available
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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