Champagne’s Sunny Side

Please note: The masterclass is available only to guests of the Riga Wine & Champagne event “TOP 100 Wines & Chefs.” In other words, you will not be admitted to the masterclass without a TOP 100 Wines & Chefs ticket.

Three prestigious Champagnes and three distinct Champagne characters in one tasting: from the rich, layered Tarlant of the Vallée de la Marne to the powerful Eric Rodez from Ambonnay Grand Cru and the impeccably elegant Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs. As we know, Champagne does not have just one flavour, and this tasting will show that well. We will explore terroir, compare the character of Champagne’s subregions, and examine the different winemaking philosophies that have made these three Champagnes outstanding examples of their kind.

2004/05 Champagne Tarlant “Cuvée Louis” Brut Nature
50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir | Champagne, Vallée de la Marne | €128 | Wine Collectors

NV Champagne Eric Rodez Cuvée des Grands Vintages Grand Cru Ambonnay Brut
60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay | Champagne | €115 | VIETA

2014 Champagne Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs
100% Chardonnay | Champagne, Côte des Blancs Grand Cru villages | €219 | Interbaltija Amber

The masterclass will be in English. Led by Aigars Nords and Andrew Jefford.

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