Champagne Tasting Class and Lunch near Epernay: A Gastronomic Experience at Le Clos Corbier
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34 Ratings
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Indulge in a Champagne tasting class and lunch near Epernay at Le Clos Corbier. Test your knowledge, train your nose, and enjoy a gastronomic experience with regional specialties and a variety of Champagnes.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 5 Bd Nicolas François Billecart - You are cordially invited to join us at 11:00am in Mareuil-sur-Ay at the quintessential Champagne House nestled amidst the Champagne vineyards (Le Clos Corbier). Embark on a tour of the historic cellars carved in the 1850s, beginning with an exploration of a classic press and delving into the mysteries of champagne production. Settle in for a guided tasting session complete with a champagne-themed quiz, and hone your olfactory skills by identifying various scents and flavors present in champagne during a sensory workshop. Engage in a friendly competition as you attempt to discern three distinct champagnes from boutique wineries, complemented by regional nibbles. Experience the essence of French culture with a relaxed lunch featuring homemade local delicacies such as pâté en croute, Langres cheese, or pink biscuit cake, accompanied by a selection of champagnes. Additionally, savor the local Coteaux Champenois red wine and the traditional Ratafia liqueur. (Please note that the lunch menu can be tailored to accommodate allergies or specific dietary requirements). Your Champagne journey concludes post-lunch around 2pm.
What's Included
- Entrance fees included for winery visit and tastings
- Sample 6 unique wines
- Experience in an intimate small-group setting
- Savor a delightful lunch
- Led by a local English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
Meal Options
- Regional aperitif
- Regional Specialties
- Regional Specialties
Additional Information
Experience the quintessential Champagne House (Le Clos Corbier) in Mareuil-sur-Ay. Challenge your knowledge with a Champagne quiz and educate your senses in a fragrance workshop to identify distinct aromas and flavors in Champagne. Show off your appreciation for fine drinks as you blindly identify 3 unique Champagnes from boutique vineyards, all while savoring local treats. Dive into the French leisurely way of life with a classic lunch of homemade regional dishes, perfectly complemented by an assortment of Champagnes.
Location
5 Bd Nicolas François Billecart
Boulevard Nicolas François Billecart
Meet us at 10:30am at our head quarter, Le Clos Corbier, in Mareuil-sur-Ay
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(34 Ratings)
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Maaike_h
May 13, 2024
Fun and tasty - Very good organized and fun tasting class and nice lunch. You really learn how champagne is made and how to tast. I highly recommend.
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Niek_d_j
Oct 29, 2023
Champagne tasting and nice lunch - Small scale champagne chateau. Very nice and personal experience giving a good basic lesson about champagne. And during lunch we met some other nice people.
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Jaana_h
Oct 29, 2023
Champagne tasting at Clos Corbièr Epernay - Much information of Champagne making, good guide and great food with exellent wine tasting. We travelled from Paris by train and it was very convinient. It took only 1 h and 17 minutes from Paris.
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Roving14728036741
Oct 10, 2023
Fantastic introduction to champagne - We feel extremely lucky to have booked this tour - the amount of information of the history and traditional method for making champagne was spot on. The tasting, identifying the blending smells and questions at the end was thoroughly enjoyable! We learnt a lot!! This was followed by a delicious lunch. Brilliant and a fantastic price - you won’t regret this!!
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Shellejensen12
Oct 8, 2023
Delightful experience - What a fantastic experience learning about the champagne making process. The tour and explanation was wonderful and the games afterwards helped reinforce what we had learned. The lunch delicious. Thank you so much!
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27amitchell
Sep 27, 2023
The Best Way to Taste Champagne! - The tour and tasting was beyond our expectations! Informative and fun, with lots of interaction. Lunch was delicious and the Champagne was paired perfectly.
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Peterhu8591rq
Aug 31, 2023
Very individual and relaxed. - Beautiful ambience. A family winery under reconstruction. The tasting course was very educational. Mathias led our small group very nicely in English and answered questions individually. Super tasty lunch, although there was only 1 glass of champagne and 1 glass of red wine, also from Champagne. Absolutely recommended if you don't need the luxury feeling of huge companies like Moet.
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Stephanie_s
Aug 4, 2023
Fantastic experience - What a fantastic experience. We learnt a lot about champagne. Xavier was a great host. Lovely lunch too
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Stephanie_k
Jul 27, 2023
Wonderful - Very enjoyable and learned the process of making champagne. Small group and got to meet people from other countries in an intimate setting. Well worth the trip from Paris!
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Priscilla_s
Apr 14, 2024
Memorable Champagne Tasting & Tour - The tour and champagne tasting were great. Charlotte explained everything about Champagne in detail. It was a pleasant and memorable experience. The cheeses were very nice, but we did not like the other food very much. We loved the Blanc de Blanc!
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