Crush Wine Lounge asked me to host a Champagne Day event for them on Friday, October 26. Attendees tried four of Crush's top-selling Champagnes served with paired hor d'oeuvres while learning about Champagne- the region, the method and the wines. Early arrivers started with an alternate sparkling made in a different way so as to be prepared to compare when the tasting began.
The line up for the evening included:
- NV Henriot Blanc served with mini crab cakes
- 2006 Louis Roederer Brut Rosé served with seared tuna
- NV Bollinger “Special Cuvee” served with roasted chicken and chutney
- 2004 Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Fleur served with grilled shrimp
Of particular interest to this group:
- Champagne's long history to protect the ownership of its name- Since 1887.
- The cellars made from old Roman chalk quarries under the cities of Epernay and Reims.
- The rumors of scandal surrounding Dom Perignon.
- The riddling process as developed by Nicole Barbe Ponsardin aka Veuve Cliquot.
- The different ways to produce Rosé Champagne- the one we tasted was made via the Saignée method.
This event is the first in a new quarterly series of educational tastings that Crush will be offering. Stay tuned for the upcoming schedule.
How do we find out about the next educational tasting?
ReplyDeleteEvents will be listed at www.localwineevents.com/events/detail/445633/ as well as promoted to Crush's Facebook fans. I will also be listing them on the Wine Thoughts Facebook page. The next event is tentatively scheduled for either late January or early February.
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