About this tour
Spend three hours at a family-run champagne house near Épernay learning to distinguish the nuances that separate one bottle from another. You'll work through a sensory workshop, blind-taste three different champagnes from smaller producers, and sit down to a proper lunch of regional dishes paired with several glasses. Small groups keep things relaxed, and a local guide walks you through it all.
Highlights
- Blind tasting three champagnes; identify them by nose and palate
- Olfactory workshop to train your sense of smell
- Six tastings across the session with local snacks
- Traditional three-course lunch with regional specialities
- Family-run winery visit in Mareuil-sur-Ay
- Maximum 12 people per group
What to expect
Arrive at Le Clos Corbier, a working family champagne house, and kick off with a short quiz to gauge what you already know. Next comes the sensory bit—you'll learn to pick out aromas and flavours in different champagnes, then put it into practice by blind-tasting three boutique bottles whilst nibbling local charcuterie and cheese. After that, you'll move to lunch: proper homemade cooking of the region, each course matched with a champagne chosen by the house. It's structured enough to teach you something, casual enough to enjoy yourself.
Good to know
Let them know about dietary needs at least 24 hours ahead, or you may face extra charges. Kids in prams are welcome. The winery is accessible by public transport if you're not hiring a driver. Gratuities aren't included in the price.
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