Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours Autumn Champagne Weekend
29 - 31 October 2010
Our first visits are to a high quality grower, Champagne Goutorbe and to Champagne Taittinger based in Reims itself. Reims, is home to many of the great names in Champagne. Apart from Taittinger; Krug, Roederer, Clicquot, Mumm and Charles Heidsieck have their cellars here. It has a long and interesting history. It was important in the Latter Roman Empire and there are several monuments still in evidence, including a Triumphal Arch, the Forum and the stone quarries or crayères which these days are used as cellars by many Champagne Houses.
On Monday morning, we visit the cellars of two more great grower Champagne houses, Champagne Vilmart and Champagne Launois. We taste some superb Champagne over our lunch at Champagne Launois, who own a large number of vineyards in the Côte des Blancs.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: 07.30 Depart Victoria 09.15 Meet Folkestone (all tours) 10.00 Meet Dover (ferry tours only) Channel crossing by ferry or shuttle as indicated. Travel to Reims. Comparative champagne tasting
Day 2 Morning Champagne visit. Free lunchtime in Reims Afternoon visit. Comparative champagne tasting
Day 3 Morning champagne visit lunch at a small Champagne House. 2000 / 2030 Return Dover (ferry tours only) 20.30/21.00 Return Folkestone. 22.30 Return Victoria.
Joining in Reims: these breaks can be combined with an extension in Paris as the connection between the Champagne region and Paris is very good. For example, Reims is just 45 minutes from Paris by train (TGV).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Travel by executive coach, Channel crossing by Ferry or Shuttle (as indicated), 2 nights 3 star hotel, breakfasts with champagne;
- 1 meal with champagnes, 2 comparative tastings, visits and tastings;
- Wine Guide & Tour Manager;
- Travel: Channel Crossing by ferry or Shuttle;
- Sole Occupancy: £95.00
- Deposit: £100.00
- Room Upgrade: £95.00.
This tour is not suitable for children.
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