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Champagne: Tasting Class and Lunch Near Epernay

3 hours

From 10:30

Group

English

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

Duration: Approximately 3 hours

Group Size: 2-12 guests

Start Time: 10.30 AM or 11 AM (to be confirmed upon booking)

Meeting Point: Le Clos Corbier, Mareuil-sur-Ay

Le Clos Corbier Tour: Explore cellars dating back to the 1850s and discover traditional presses whilst learning about the history of the champagne house

Tasting 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

Blind Champagne Tasting: Participate in a blind champagne identification challenge with tempting local snacks

Laid-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

Sample Local Products: Discover more authentic regional flavours with tastings of the local red wine Coteaux Champenois and the regional liquor Ratafia

End 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

What’s not included

Tips and gratuities

Personal expenses

Additional food and drink

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Meeting Point

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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Flexible booking and cancellation options.