Champagne Uncorked!

Pop, pour, and discover Champagne far beyond the yellow label!

This sommelier-led class isn’t about the usual suspects; it’s a deep dive into the artistry of Champagne. From vintage and grand cru treasures to delightfully obscure grower-producers, we’ll unearth bottles that rarely leave France. Along the way, you’ll learn the region’s history, terroir, and traditions while tasting sparkling wines that redefine celebration. Small class sizes, rare pours, and insider storytelling make this the Champagne experience that will change the way you think about bubbles forever.

Previous Classes

Here is a sample of some previous class tasting sheets of the wines selected.  No class is alike, nor will any wines be replicated in a class. That means you could come to a Champagne and sparkling wine class every year and never taste the same wine twice! Sometimes we include a few bottles of bubbles from outside the Champagne region. The structure of the class depends on the sommelier-instructor.

December 2024

Flight 1

1. Nicolas Feuillatte Reserve Brut

2. Ployez-Jacquemart Extra Quality Brut NM

Flight 2

1. Voirin-Jumel Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut RM

2. Duc de Romet Brut Prestige ND

Flight 3

1. Diebolt-Vallois Brut Rosé

2. Bertrand-Delespierre Premier Cru Brut Rosé

January 2023

Flight 1

1. Francois Baur Crémant d’Alsace Brut Reserve

2. Can Mayol Loxarel “Refugi” 2010 Reserva Brut Nature

Flight 2

1. Gatinois Aÿ Grand Cru

2. Champagne Jacquart Brut Mosaique

Flight 3

1. Tarlant “Zero” Brut Nature

2. Pertois Moriset Grand Cru Brut Blanc de Blancs

Flight 4

1. H. Blin Brut

2. Louis de Sacy Brut Grand Cru Rose

January 2017

Flight 1

1. Ployez Jacquemart Extra Quality Brut

2. Piper-Heidsieck Extra Dry

Flight 2

1. Diebolt-Vallois Blanc de Blancs

2. Pierre Moncuit Grand Cru Brut Blanc de Blancs

Flight 3

1. Duc De Romet Prestige Brut

2. Charles de Cazanove Brut

Flight 4

1. Ayala Rose Majéur Bruit

December 2016

Dosage
1. Ployez Jacquemart “Extra Quality” Brut

2. Piper-Heidsieck Extra Dry

The Two Pinots
1. Duc De Romet Blanc De Noirs “Prestige” Brut

2. Moutard Rosé De Cuvaison Brut

Farmer Fizz
1. Gatinois Aÿ Grand Cru Brut

2. Pierre Moncuit “Hugues De Coulmet” Blanc De Blancs Brut

December 2014

Outside the Lines

1. Colvendra NV Extra Dry Prosecco, Conegliano Valdobbiadene, ITALY
2. Juve y Camps 2008 “Reserva de la Familia” Brut Nature, Cava, SPAIN

Les Champagnes

Negociants et Recoltants

1. Bereche NV Brut Reserve, Montagne de Reims
2. Aubry NV Brut, Premier Cru, Jouy les Reims

Les Grands Crus

1. Pierre Legras NV Brut Blanc de Blancs, Grand Cru, Chouilly
2. Paul Bara NV Brut Grand Rose, Grand Cru, Bouzy

Les Grandes Marques

1. Pol Roger 2000 Brut Vintage, Epernay
2. Billecart-Salmon 1999 Brut “Cuvee Nicolas Francois” Mareuill sur Ay

December 2013

A History of Sparkling Wine

1. Patrick Bottex N.V. “La Cueille- Methode Ancestrale” Bugey-Cerdon, Savoie

2. Beaumont des Crayeres N.V. “Grande Reserve” Brut, Mardeuil-Champagne

3. Berlucchi N.V. “Cuvee 61” Brut, Franciacorta, Italy

Champagne

1. Pierre Moncuit N.V. “Blanc de Blancs” Brut Grand Cru, Mesnil sur Oger

2. Pehu Simonet “Transparence” Brut Grand Cru, Verzenay

3. Larmandier-Bernier N.V. “Rose de Saignee” Extra Brut Premier Cru, Vertus

4. Bollinger 2002 “La Grande Annee” Brut, Ay

5. Marie-Courtin 2008 “Efflorescence” Extra Brut Pinot Noir, Cote des Bar

December 2016

Dosage
1. Ployez Jacquemart “Extra Quality” Brut

2. Piper-Heidsieck Extra Dry

The Two Pinots
1. Duc De Romet Blanc De Noirs “Prestige” Brut

2. Moutard Rosé De Cuvaison Brut

Farmer Fizz
1. Gatinois Aÿ Grand Cru Brut

2. Pierre Moncuit “Hugues De Coulmet” Blanc De Blancs Brut