Champagne: Champagne Tasting Class with Lunch

Champagne Tasting and Lunch at Le Clos Corbier Vineyard near Aÿ

This activity suits wine enthusiasts who want to explore Champagne production through tastings, workshops, and a regional lunch at a family-owned vineyard.

Highlights

• Learn tasting techniques and secrets of Champagne
• Participate in workshops to train your nose and palate
• Compare the flavors of three different Champagnes
• Enjoy lunch featuring regional specialties at a traditional Champagne house
• Tour cellars dating back to the 1850s at Le Clos Corbier family domain

Description

Experience the Aÿ-Champagne region with a tour, tasting session, and lunch at Le Clos Corbier, located in the heart of Champagne vineyards. Explore wine cellars carved in the 1850s and view a traditional Champagne press while learning about the production process.

Start with a tasting class that includes a Champagne quiz, followed by an olfactory workshop to identify various aromas and flavors found in Champagne. Test your skills by blind-tasting three distinct Champagnes from small wineries, paired with local snacks.

Then, enjoy a casual regional lunch featuring homemade specialties such as pâté en croûte, Langres cheese, and pink biscuit cake, matched with a selection of Champagnes. Continue tasting with a local red wine, Côteaux Champenois, and finish with Ratafia, the local liquor. The experience concludes after lunch in the early afternoon.

Includes

• Local guide
• Winery entry fees
• Winery tour
• Six wine tastings
• Local snacks
• Lunch

Excludes

• Transportation
• Personal expenses

Important Information

• The cellar temperature averages 10°C
• Participants under 18 years old are not permitted to consume alcohol
• Lunch can be adapted for allergies or dietary requirements

Easy Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, wear comfortable shoes for walking in cellars, and consider booking in advance, especially during peak seasons.