Tasting sessions with local experts
The Epernay en Champagne Tourist Office welcomes you to its premises to introduce you to the Champagne region and its local products through the expertise of Geoffrey Orban, Educavin, and Karen Doulet, Amorescence.
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Tastings Champagne & Coteaux Champenois 100% vinified in oak barrels
The tasting notes, commented on by an expert, mingle with the flavours of the matching appetisers for a unique moment.
The Terroirs of Champagne will be the focus of this guided tasting.
– 2 exceptional 100% oak wines
– An oenological tasting guided by an expert
– A unique multi-sensory experience
– In French or English according to schedule
At the Epernay en Champagne Tourist Office
Sunday 14 July at 10.15 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. in French – at 11.30 a.m. and 4 p.m. in English
Saturday 19 October (as part of the Fascinant Weekend
Vignobles & Découvertes) at 10.15am and 2.30pm in French – at 11.30am and 4pm in English
Sunday 15 December (on the occasion of Habits de Lumière) at 10.30am and 2.30pm in French – at 11.45am in English
– Duration: 1 hour
– Between 4 and 20 people per workshop
– 30€/person aged 18 and over
(Free fruit juice for minors accompanied by an adult)
Karen Doulet - Amorescence
An expert in events and wine, Karen Doulet organises tailor-made private and corporate wine events.
She runs oenological and sensory tasting workshops for individuals and wine professionals, and works with organisations wishing to enhance their customer experience and showcase their exceptional vintages around the world.
She carefully selects vintages, giving preference to estates committed to an environmental approach.
She is also Co-ordinator of Ladies Wine France in the Champagne region.
Conferences and tastings: a village, stories and wines
Champagne ambassador and terroir specialist Geoffrey Orban returns to the Epernay en Champagne Tourist Office for a new format of convivial evenings of tastings with commentary, in the presence of a Champagne producer.
One village, one producer and 2 wines per evening.
– Presentation of the Domaine by the Producer
– Presentation of the Village by Geoffrey Orban: history, archaeology, geology, toponymy and microtoponymy (village, parcels, localities, etc.), cru and terroir, types of wines, etc.
– Tasting of 2 cuvées (Champagnes and/or wines depending on the evening)
– In French
At the Epernay en Champagne Tourist Office
Tuesday 25th June
Thursday 8 August / Tuesday 20 August
Thursday 19 September / Thursday 26 September
Tuesday 15 October / Tuesday 29 October
Tuesday 12 November / Thursday 21 November
Tuesday 3 December / Tuesday 17 December
– From 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm
– Duration: 2 hours
– Between 10 and 30 people per evening
– 30€/person aged 18 and over
Geoffrey Orban - Educavin
Master of Oenology, Master of Biochemistry and Ambassador of Champagne in 2006, Geoffrey Orban is a consultant for professionals, also gives courses in schools and runs masterclasses, professional training courses, events and wine tourism services.
He works to understand and promote the Champagne region and its wines. His parcel studies based on geo-sensory tasting of the soil, his knowledge of terroirs and blends, and his annual tasting of almost 2000 champagnes, enable him to constantly develop his knowledge of the region and its wines and to share it with you.