{"product_id":"winter-champagne-session-the-richer-side-of-champagne-13-august","title":"Winter Champagne Session: The Richer Side of Champagne, 13 August 2026","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_xelementtoproof\"\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eAs the temperature drops, champagne takes on a different personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_xelementtoproof\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis special winter tasting explores the richer, more generous side of the region through wines built around Pinot Noir and Meunier—grapes that bring depth, texture, spice and comforting warmth without sacrificing freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_xelementtoproof\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than the lean, citrus-driven styles many associate with summer, these champagnes reveal notes of baked apple, brioche, roasted nuts, stone fruits and subtle spice, making them perfect companions to winter dining and fireside conversation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_xelementtoproof\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll taste five exceptional champagnes, each expressive in different ways:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_xelementtoproof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrappier Carte d’Or\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA benchmark expression of Pinot Noir from the Côte des Bar. Powerful yet remarkably pure, offering orchard fruit, spice and impressive vinosity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_xelementtoproof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBillecart-Salmon Sous Bois\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of Champagne’s great gastronomic wines, fermented in oak to deliver remarkable texture, complexity and finesse while retaining the elegance that defines the House.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_xelementtoproof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVilmart Grand Cellier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom one of Champagne’s finest grower-producers, this oak-aged Premier Cru Champagne layers ripe stone fruits, pastry notes and remarkable precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_xelementtoproof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHenri Giraud Esprit Nature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA distinctive, terroir-driven Champagne showcasing the richness of Aÿ Pinot Noir, crafted with the House’s signature approach to oak maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_xelementtoproof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBérêche et Fils Brut Réserve Vieilles Vignes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA refined, old-vine Champagne from Bérêche et Fils, showcasing depth, vibrant acidity, and complex notes of citrus, brioche, and toasted nuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_xmsonormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the evening we’ll explore how grape variety, oak, terroir and winemaking combine to create champagnes that are perfectly suited to the cooler months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_xelementtoproof\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you’re looking for wines to enjoy beside the fire, pair with slow-cooked winter dishes, or simply discover a richer expression of champagne, this promises to be an engaging and delicious evening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_xelementtoproof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeats are limited and bookings are essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\"\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eWinter is the perfect season to pair champagne's richness, texture and vibrant acidity with comforting ingredients such as earthy mushrooms, succulent poultry, luxurious truffle and the nutty complexity of aged Comté. 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