Champagne Tasting 2024: the Paris trade show for lovers of (exceptional) bubbles

Sparkling event alert - Bubbles are back to put on a show on Saturday, May 25, 2024, for the 7th edition of Champagne Tasting! This time, the show takes place at the prestigious Palais Brongniart, nestled in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, for a day dedicated to oenological excellence and discovery.

Orchestrated by Terres de Vins, this event has become a must for all bubbly connoisseurs and the curious eager to discover, inviting you to explore the flavors and secrets of Champagne's greatest nectars. All you have to do is stroll through the majestic aisles of the Palais Brongniart, to meet over sixty exhibitors who have come to share their passion and expertise with you. Renowned houses, cooperatives and independent winemakers will all be there to celebrate the art of bubbles in a historic setting.

Champagne Tasting also offers exceptional master classes. Take a behind-the-scenes look at major houses such as Ayala, Bollinger, Moët & Chandon and Laurent-Perrier, or taste the winners of the Best Old Vintage Awards, highlighting exceptional vintages from 1988, 1989 and 1990.

Two "discovery" workshops will invite you to explore the nuances of 6 cuvées of champagnes rosés and champagnes de vignerons, under the expert guidance of Geoffrey Orban. And for the more adventurous, the Chateaunet Challenge will put your taste buds to the test in a blind tasting competition, promising surprises and some astonishing revelations.

So, whether you're a novice or a seasoned connoisseur, head to the Palais Brongniart for a unique experience to sparkle your senses and discover all the secrets of the Champagne region at Champagne Tasting 2024!

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Champagne Tasting 2024 program:

Master classes - Reservations required - Duration 1h15 - €50

• 11.15am - 12pm: Immerse yourself in the world of Champagne Bollinger and explore its traditions.
  
• 12:45pm - 1:30pm: Let yourself be enchanted by the delights of AyalaChampagne during an immersive session.
  
• 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm: Explore the excellence of Laurent-PerrierChampagne and savor its unique subtleties.
  
• 4pm - 4:45pm: Discover Moët & Chandon 's most confidential cuvée: Collection Impériale NO.1, launched to mark the company's 280th anniversary.

Workshops and tasting challenge - Free with registration

• 12pm - 12:45pm: Interactive tasting of rosé champagnes- Their characteristics and color chart.
  
• 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm: Counter-intuitive tasting - The characteristics of Champagne de Vignerons and the secret of their elaboration.