Masterclass Vertical tasting
Half a day to travel in Champagne time
This unique experience allows you to taste the evolution of Champagne over time, from the latest 3-year-old vintage to a 25-year-old champagne. You will be picked up in Reims or Epernay and driven back to your accommodation in complete safety. A winemaker will be waiting for you in his private home in a champagne village. The tasting will take place in a dedicated room overlooking the terrace of Grand Cru vineyards, where you will taste only Grand Cru Champagnes. You will start with a young Blanc de blancs vintage and Blanc de noirs vintage to identify Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Next, you will taste a 8-year-old Champagne, a 10-year-old Champagne, a 15-year-old Champagne, and a 25-year-old Champagne from the Champagne house's old cellar. With the guidance of the winemaker you feel the evolution of the taste from fruity to complex.
From:
420€/pers
THE
EXPERIENCE
Masterclass : Vertical tasting of Grand Cru Champagnes
Pick up where you are staying in Reims or in Epernay and drive you safely.
Drive to one of the champagne village through the UNESCO classified landscape.
Metting with a champagne winemaker.
Explanation of the making of the champagne
Vertical tasting of Champagnes from 3-year-old to 25-year-old
Visit of the old Champagne celar of the winemaker
Meeting Point
Where you are staying in Reims or Epernay or at the train station.
Comfortable Car
We will use a confortable French car. On demand a convertible car if available.
Meet real people
Share time with people involved in Champagne. Taste with the winemaker and visit his cellar.
Duration
The tour lasts 3 hours
Tasting included
You will enjoy a special vertical tasting during the tour
For 2 to 6 people
For couple as a romantic day, or for friends to share a special experience.
All included
420 € / pers.
"Our tour was wonderful! Our guide probably has enough knowledge of champagne (the product and the region) to start his own house, but we felt lucky that he chose to be a tour guide instead. He made us feel comfortable instantly, and welcomed our endless questions. The vertical tasting is the best experience for someone passionate in Champagne or even only in wine. We have discovered that there's not one taste but severval ones and learn so much about the evolution of the aromas in the time. We definitively know better what kind of Champagne we better appreciate now ! When we return, we’ll definitely be contacting him for another tour."
Anthony - Chicago, Illinois
" If you’re reading this, BOOK NOW! This was such a lovely way to start our weekend in Champagne. We learned so much, and had a great afternoon with Stephane. He had so many stories and fun facts about basically everything in the region, he took lots of pictures for us, and the grower/producer he took us to was unbelievably amazing — also, his prices for Grand Cru (and incredible) champagne were shockingly low. We had an amazing experience and would recommend it to anyone visiting the region, especially if you want to go deep in the Champagne tasting. You will never drink Champagne the same !"
Lindsey - Atlanta, Georgia
