Champagne Tasting Class and Lunch near Epernay

4.9
(53 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Be welcomed in Mareuil-sur-Ay at a typical Champagne House (Le Clos Corbier). After a Champagne quizz, train your nose to identify the different aromas and flavors that can be found in Champagne through an olfactory workshop. Get competitive as you get to identify blindly 3 different Champagnes from boutique wineries all while eating some local snacks.
Immerse yourself into the french lifestyle with a traditional lunch which consists in homemade regional specialties paired with a variety of Champagnes.

Please indicate any dietary restrictions and/or allergies (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.) We may charge an additional fee if these are not notified within 24 hours prior to the experience.

Example Menu

Starter

Regional aperitif

Main

Regional Specialties

Dessert

Regional Specialties

What's Included

Entrance fees for visit and tastings at one family-run winery
6 Tastings
Small-group tour (maximum 12 persons)
Lunch
Local English speaking guide
Private transportation
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet us at 10:30am at our head quarter, Le Clos Corbier, in Mareuil-sur-Ay

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Be welcomed at 10:30am in Mareuil-sur-Ay at a typical Champagne House in the middle of Champagne vineyards (Le Clos Corbier). During the visit of the cellars dug in the 1850’s, you will start with the discovery of a traditional press and learn all about the secrets of the champagne making process. Take a seat and enjoy your tasting class with a champagne quiz then train your nose to identify the different aromas and flavors that can be found in champagne through an olfactory workshop. Get competitive as you get to identify blindly 3 different champagnes from small wineries all while eating some local snacks. Immerse yourself into the french lifestyle with a casual lunch which consists of homemade regional specialties like pâté en croute, Langres, or pink biscuit cake paired with a variety of champagnes. You will also get to taste the local red wine Coteaux Champenois as well as the regional liquor Ratafia. (the lunch can be adapted to allergies or specific diets). Your Champagne experience ends after lunch around 01:30pm.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
Supplied by À La Française

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Wine Tastings
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Wine Making Workshops
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Lunch
Small Group
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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