At Epernay we want our customers to share our passion for Champagne, we also would like to find a wine to suit every palate and occasion. We therefore put together three tasting sessions to allow you to explore the diversity that Champagne has to offer. The tasting sessions are both informative and fun, they are the perfect activity for entertaining clients, friends and family or even for the office party.
These packages serve as a guide to what is on offer. However if there is a particular wine you wish to include then we should be able to accommodate your requests.
The Intimate Collection
£35 a head
This package is designed to allow a group of any size to really get to grips with Champagne. It shall provide you with a good base knowledge, covering aspects such as blending, ageing and dosage. Exploring these techniques will allow you to really find champagne to suit your palate.
- Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve - A superb example of a classic glass of Champagne.
- Billecart-salmon Rose - One of the finest NV Rose Champagnes on the market. It’s a real house favorite.
- Ruinart Blanc de Blancs - An opportunity to really sample the depth and character of the chardonnay grape.
- Mumm Demi-Sec - Explore how the dosage affects this sweeter Champagne.
- Mumm Cuvée R.Lalou - Dip into the realms of prestige Champagne, where the houses eally utilize their best grapes.
The Complete Collection
£400 (Based on a group of 8)
This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the contrast that the wines of the Champagne region have to offer. Marvel at how just three grape varieties can be manipulated to produce such a diverse range of tastes and styles. This session is a comparison tasting that allows you to understand how your favourite Champagnes are produced.
- Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Nicholas Francois Billecart - A real treat!
- Billecart-Salmon Rose - A delicate and charming rose.
- G.H Mumm Cordon Rouge - A highly regarded example of Brut Champagne.
- Perrier Jouët Vintage Brut 1998 - See how the cellars have enhanced this elegantChampagne.
- Ruinart Blanc de Blancs - The oldest established Champagne house’s example of a cuvee made just from the chardonnay grape.
The Prestige Collection
£1000 (Based on a group of 8)
A chance to compare some of Champagnes most iconic and luxurious wines. Prestige champagne is a wine makers opportunity to really show off, expect to try some of the best Champagne of your life. This session is ultimate indulgence and prefect for that special occasion.
- Billicart-salmon Vintage Blanc De Blancs - Light and buttery, this Champagne is truly at the peak of the Blanc De Blanc category.
- Louis Roederer Cristal Brut - Certainly one of the most iconic Champagnes and a true favourite of Hip-hop superstars.
- Krug Grande Cuvée - Oak aged and very tasty.
- Thienot La Vigne Aux Gamins- A new comer to Champagne with really avant-garde ideas, superb!
- G.H Mumm Cuvée Rene Lalou - A wonderfully rich cuvée that truly wets the appetite.
- Perrier Jouët Belle Époque Brut - Belle Époque roughly translates as ‘The good Times.’ This Cuvée has the ultimate style and fineness.