Champagne Academy with Claudia Chamberlain DipWSET – In Person

$875 – 4-class series taught by Claudia Chamberlain, WSET Diploma, Advanced Sommelier, and Champagne Master Level

Join Claudia Chamberlain for an extensive look at Champagne. You will learn about the history, grapes, terroir, winemaking, aging, styles, wines, producers and trends shaping Champagne. You will taste multiple wines during each session, and the wines are included in the registration fee.

Class sessions will be held in person at the Capital Wine School from 6:30pm – 9:00pm on October 1, 8, 22 & 29

Session 1: Champagne 101
The history, grapes, terroir, winemaking, aging, styles, wines and producers of Champagne.
Delamotte Brut Le Mesnil NV
Pierre Moncuit Brut Blanc de Blancs Hugues de Coulmet NV
Mousse Fils Brut Blancs de Noirs L’Or D’Eugene NV
Lanson Le Black Label Brut NV
Bereche Brut Reserve NV
Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve NV
Bruno Paillard Dosage Zero NV
Piper Heidsieck Sublime Demi Sec NV

Session 2: Grand Marques
Exploring oxidative vs. reductive styles, grape dominant blends, etc.
Drappier Carte d’Or NV Brut
Laurent Perrier NV Brut
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label NV Brut
Moet Chandon Brut Imperial NV
Ruinart Blancs de Blanc NV
Bollinger Brut Special Cuvee NV
Billecart Salmon Brut Rose NV
Jacquesson Extra Brut Cuvee 746 NV

Session 3: Grower Champagnes
We will explore some of the best known Growers and explain Special Club Cuvees.
Laherte Freres Brut Ultradition NV
Gaston Chiquet Brut Tradition NV Premier Cru
Paul Bara Brut Reserve Grand Cru NV
Pierre Gimonnet NV Selection Belles Annees Brut
Jean Vassalle Brut Reserve NV
Agrapart & Fils 7 Crus Extra Brut
Marc Hebrart Cuvee de Reserve
Andre Clouet Grand Reserve Brut

Session 4: Tete de Cuvees & Multi-Vintages
Vintage guide for last 20 years, differences in house styles, ageability, and time of disgorgement. We will blind taste 2 NV Champagnes vs 2 Tete de Cuvees from the two different producers.
Bollinger La Grand Annee Brut 2014
Tattinger Comtes des Champagne Blanc de Blanc 2013
Taittinger Brut La Francaise NV
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2015
Dom Perignon Vintage 2012
Louis Roederer Cristal Brut 2012
Louis Roederer Brut Premier
Krug Grande Cuvee Brut (171st Edition)

*Please note that the wines above are subject to slight changes based upon availability and other factors.

By purchasing your ticket(s), you agree to our payment, refund, cancellation, and reschedule policy.