Champagne Vincent d'Astrée: Grape Variety Workshop

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Discover the secrets of Champagne grape varieties during a guided tasting of three distinctive wines in the heart of the Coteaux Sud d'Épernay.

Highlights

  • Discover the Chardonnay and Meunier grape varieties in single-varietal wines.
  • Guided tasting of three of the House's iconic champagnes.
  • An immersive and fun workshop to better understand champagne.

Description

Discover the iconic grape varieties of Maison Vincent d'Astrée through an immersive tasting in the heart of the Coteaux Sud d'Épernay. In an authentic setting, in Pierry – a charming Champagne village classified as Premier Cru – enjoy a unique experience around three carefully selected vintages: a non-vintage Brut, a Blanc de Blancs, and a Blanc de Noirs. Founded in 1956, Maison Vincent d'Astrée passionately cultivates Meunier and Chardonnay, the two flagship grape varieties of the region. Thanks to a chalky terroir and an ideal exposure of the hillsides, our champagnes reveal great finesse and a beautiful aromatic expression. During this workshop, you'll be welcomed by a member of our team, who will introduce you to: The history of the House and the specificities of our Premier Cru terroir The key stages in making our champagnes A guided tasting of three iconic vintages: The Brut, the House's signature, comes from a Meunier/Chardonnay blend Blanc de Blancs, 100% Chardonnay, all freshness and elegance Blanc de Noirs, 100% Meunier, fruity and original You'll learn to taste like a pro: observe the color, identify the aromas, and appreciate the balance on the palate. Open to everyone, this workshop adapts to your level of knowledge and is, above all, a time for sharing. Whether you're curious or passionate, you'll leave with a better understanding of what makes our champagnes unique – and of our human-sized Maison, where terroir, quality, and transmission are at the heart of every bottle.

Includes

Guided tasting of three champagnes: Brut, Blanc de Blancs 2015, Blanc de Noirs 2015 Presentation of Champagne grape varieties: Meunier and Chardonnay Explanation of how champagne is made (Champagne method) Introduction to the tasting ceremony (visual, olfactory, gustatory) Discover the terroir of the Coteaux Sud d'Épernay Personalized discussions with a member of the House A convivial moment in an authentic, intimate setting

Important Information

  • Please drink responsibly. Spittoons are available for those who wish to limit their consumption.

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