Champagne Cellars
Pre-Christmas Champagne Extra
14 - 16 November 2009
On our first evening in Reims the comparative tasting will show you a variety of out-performing Champagnes.
Our appointments start at Champagne Tarlant, one of our recent discoveries that is proving hugely popular for their wonderfully crafted Champagnes. Our late afternoon visit is to H Billiot & Fils to taste their rather delicious Grands Crus from Ambonnay, rich and powerful like neighbouring Grand Cru village Bouzy, but a little more refined. Dinner this evening is at Ployez-Jacquemart where Laurence, the skilled wine-maker, is also a gourmet chef.
Our final morning is to Billecart Salmon in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. who are particularly renowned for the delicate style of their Rosé - the essence of their style has always been its meticulous production, from the double "débourbage" to its long, slow, very cool fermentation.
Our grande finale is our gourmet lunch at the house of Philipponnat also in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. This is accompanied by their Champagnes including the blockbuster ‘Clos des Goisses’.
14 - 16 November 2009
£825.00 
per person
Tour completed.Price Includes:
Return Channel crossings by ferry in the Club Class lounge or Le Shuttle with light meals, air-conditioned executive coach with WC and tea & coffee facilities, 2 nights 3* hotel in superior rooms, breakfasts with Champagne, 2 gourmet meals with Champagnes, 1 prestige comparative tasting, visits and tastings.
Sole Occupancy: £110.00
Deposit: £150.00
Room Upgrade: Included
Pre-Christmas Champagne Extra
Champagne Extras Outline Itinerary
Day 1 07.30 Depart London Victoria Coach Station; 09.15 Meet Folkestone (all tours); 10.00 Meet Dover (ferry tours only) Channel crossing by ferry or Shuttle, as indicated; Travel to Reims; Luxury Champagne tasting.
Day 2 Morning Champagne visit; Free lunchtime in Reims; Afternoon Champagne visit; Dinner at a Champagne House.
Day 3 Morning Champagne visit; Lunch at a Champagne House; 20.00/20.30 Return Dover (ferry tours only); 20.30/21.00 Return Folkestone; 22.30 Return London.
All timings are approximate, please refer to the final itinerary for exact times.
