The first visit on this tour is to the beautiful cellars of Taittinger in Reims, which is a good start with a clear explanation and fine, classic champagne to taste. The visit at Hatté’s small and rustic cellar is a complete contrast. We’ll see wines stored in wooden barrels, in metal cuves and in under floor tanks. (Also in the cellar are Madame Hatté’s jars of pickles). What follows is a very jolly tasting!
On Monday morning we are very happy to visit Philipponnat. Whilst they are most famous for their single vineyard special cuvee ‘Clos des Goisses’, the whole range here is to our mind, very impressive.
We then continue down the valley of the Marne to visit Champagne Tarlant where we meet the dynamic Benoit Tarlant and taste his excellent Champagnes over lunch.
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.
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: £80.00;
- Deposit: £75.00;
- Room Upgrade: £40.00.
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