This experience takes place under the guidance of a wine or champagne ambassador or a vineyard sommelier.
The world of champagne in France is a vast one that has grown as much as the quality of its products. Wine tourism is a programme that highlights the vineyards of France. What are the key activities in Champagne on a wine tourism trip? Through the oenological workshop, the keys to tasting, the champagne course, the champagne games, be the most informed.
Oenological workshop
An oenological workshop is simply a participative course to learn more about wine and champagne. They are organized on the occasion of each visit to vineyards, such as in sete France or in other wine-producing towns.
This experience takes place under the guidance of a wine or champagne ambassador or a vineyard sommelier. This experience also aims to awaken the senses to the taste, texture and visual aspect of champagne.
During this experience, the sommelier will introduce you to the vocabulary of wine. This includes the official names of a wine estate, vineyard, etc. In addition, the sommelier will show you how to describe the color of a wine product or how to distinguish aromas.
The keys to tasting
This is the heart of a wine tourism visit. This activity represents the great attraction of wine and champagne lovers to the drink of kings. It consists of demystifying the mysteries surrounding the vocabulary of wine and especially that of tasting.
The aim of this experience is to detect all the possible nuances of the flavors of wine or champagne. This is learned by identifying the aromas specific to the vineyards of France. You will have developed an affinity with the wines and even a preference.
In this case, you need to have a nose for the intensity of the smell, the aroma and the persistence of the champagne. Then, you need good visual acuity to analyze the color of the champagne. Apart from that, it is recommended to keep it in the mouth and to roll it so that the taste explodes.
Champagne course
A little less fun, but very informative, the champagne course is part of a tour of France's wines, especially when visiting Épernay. The whole course can take several days, but the sommeliers can tell you the essentials during your visit.
Indeed, the course is done by video with the champagne ambassador explaining the content. It usually includes the development of champagne, terroir, genesis, tasting and diversity. This course is not only for professionals, but also for champagne lovers.
Some champagne games
The champagne game is the wine version of "Trivial Pursuit". It is played between lovers or close friends. It is an opportunity to put into practice the little notions received in the cellar.
This type of game consists in having your partner evaluate your answers according to their truthfulness, satisfaction and accuracy. To play, put the pieces together to form a bottle of champagne. If you remove the coins, you must answer a question or instruction on the card correctly.
You must first remove all the coins to remove the bubbles, then drink with each removal.
