Champagne & More

Perhaps the ultimate in tutored tastings, or celebratory occasions, or lunch and dinner parties. WINE EDUCATORS INTERNATIONAL will put together for you bespoke packages built around that most versatile wine of wines, Champagne. Your group can gather round and hear the fascinating history of the wine, from its discovery by Dom Perignon (or was it?), to developments today in this most attractive of French wine regions. How do the bubbles get there? Did you know that many Champagnes are made partly, sometimes totally, from that classic grape variety, Chardonnay? Experienced, dedicated presenters will host your occasion, which may be for friends, clients or company personnel to liven up that conference or meeting. Your venue may be your own boardroom, a lovely hotel or conference centre in the Suffolk countryside or elsewhere, or where better than the Champenois towns of Reims or Epernay themselves. With the latter you can visit the chateaux and cellars at the same time, and meet the remuersand degorgers. So how about 3 or 4 days in the region? Of course, we will taste an array of diverse Champagnes; yes there are many differing styles to be discovered. Champagne is not just one wine, it is many charismatic characters. The correct, classic crystal flutes will be used to enhance our experience when tasting. Your tasting might for example feature a comparison of styles, e.g. Rosé, Vintage & Demi-Sec amongst several others. Alternatively we can look at House styles, comparing and contrasting the famous names such as Taittinger, Veuve Clicquot and many others, or even look back at some of the great vintages. Do remember that it has to be a very special year for some or all of the marques to declare a vintage harvest. Of course it need not be just a tasting, we could alternatively be dining in elegant surroundings, matching the wines of Champagne to an excellent menu prepared by our venue, or even by our own chef/presenter. Yes, Champagne really can be consumed throughout the meal - from canapés to dessert! Finally, we would not dream of hosting these events without presenting the wine with the magnificent accessories that should accompany great Champagne. Your wine will be served from classic ice buckets, and the event decorated with stylish bouchons, etc. You can even present your clients or staff with an engraved accessory to mark a special occasion. But then again, any occasion is special with Champagne.