Introduction to Champagne Villages, 22nd February 2016

Champagne may be the most renowned sparkling wine region of the world, but the individual villages which add different notes to the composition of these great wines are relatively unknown. Our stroll through the villages of Champagne will start with a Mesnil apéritif from the Chardonnay grape, and will continue with a selection of blanc de blancs: delicate minerality from Guy Larmandier in Cramant, power and intensity from Pierre Peters and gravitas courtesy of an old-vine Legras from Chouilly. Later, Pinot Noir will show its myriad styles from rich Bouzy to charming Cumières, ending in magisterial style with a mature Mailly. This will be a fascinating evening to savour.

Wines to be tasted:
Champagne Roses de Jeanne, Côte de Bechalin, C.Bouchard (Base 2008)
Champagne René Geoffroy, Expression Brut, Premier Cru
Champagne Paul Bara, Brut Réserve, Grand Cru
Champagne Larmandier-Bernier, Terre de Vertus, Non Dosé (Base 2008)
Champagne Jacques Selosse, Substance, Brut
Champagne Guy Larmandier, Cramant, Blanc de Blancs, Grand Cru, Brut
Champagne Fleury, Fleur de l'Europe, Brut
Champagne Eric Rodez, Blanc de Noirs
Berry Bros. & Rudd Champagne, Grand Cru, Mailly
2009 Champagne Pierre Peters, Cuvée Spéciale, Les Chétillons
2007 Champagne R&L Legras, Cuvée Présidence, Vieilles Vignes
1998 Champagne, Mailly, Grand Cru, Magnum Collection

Hosted by Edwin Dublin, Champagne Specialist

N.B. Wines for this event have been chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd historic stocks and may not be available to order
following the event.