Champagne: Tasting Class and Lunch Near Epernay
3 hours
From 10:30
Group 1+
English, French
3 hours
10:30
What you'll do
Experience the essence of Champagne in Mareuil-sur-Ay at a typical Champagne House nestled amidst vineyards - Le Clos Corbier. Delve into the secrets of champagne making as you explore cellars dating back to the 1850s. Engage in a tasting class, an olfactory workshop, and a blind champagne identification challenge. Immerse yourself in the French lifestyle with a casual lunch featuring regional specialties paired with champagnes, local red wine Coteaux Champenois, and the regional liquor Ratafia.
Highlights
- Discover the Processes: See the traditional press and champagne making process in action
- Tasting Class: Sample the produce, along with a fun champagne quiz
- Olfactory Workshop: Learn to identify champagne aromas and flavors
- Blindfold Challenge: Put your skills to the test as you identify the various Champagne
- Authentic Lunch: Featuring homemade regional specialties and Champagne
- Local Wine Tasting: Coteaux Champenois red wine and regional liquor
Itinerary
- 1Duration: Approximately 3 hours
- 2Start Time: 10.30/11:00 AM (to be confirmed upon booking)
- 3Meeting Point: Le Clos Corbier, Mareuil-sur-Ay
- 4Explore cellars dating back to the 1850s and discover traditional presses while learning about the history
- 5Engage in a tasting class with a champagne quiz, followed by an "olfactory" workshop and production process
- 6Participate in a blind champagne identification challenge with local snacks.
- 7Enjoy a casual lunch featuring homemade regional specialities like paté en croute, Langres, or pink biscuit cake paired with a variety of champagnes.
- 8Taste the local red wine Coteaux Champenois and the regional liquor Ratafia.
- 9End Time: Between 1:30 and 2:00 PM
What's Included
- Local English speaking guide
- Small-group tour (Maximum 12 people)
- Entrance fees for visit and tastings at one family-run winery
- Lunch with regional specialties and champagne
- 6 x Tastings
What's not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Transport
Meeting Points
Le Clos Corbier (Boulevard Nicolas François Billecart 5, Aÿ-Champagne, Grand Est, 51160)
Notes
- A minimum of 2 participants is required for a tour
- The experience is subject to potential cancellation/refund 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 in shared tours for the comfort of all passengers
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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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