Sommelier Secrets to Matching Junk Food & Champagne with Jay Youmans MW – In Person

1 1/2 hours, $125

Champagne isn’t just for special occasions — it’s one of the most versatile food wines in the world.

Champagne with Junk Food – Jay Youmans MW

🥂 Blanc de Blancs (Chardonnay-driven, crisp & mineral)

• Pierre Moncuit Cuvée Délos Extra Brut → Kettle Cooked Potato Chips
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• Le Mesnil Sublime Blanc de Blancs 2014 → White Cheddar Corn Puffs
• Delamotte Le Mesnil NV → Sea Salt Pringles

🍾 Brut Reserve / Classic Style

• Béréche Brut Réserve Vieilles Vignes → Oven Baked Parmesan Cheese Bites
• Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut → Chile Lime Fried Pork Rinds

🌿 Zero/Extra Brut & Grower Styles

• Marie Courtin Extra Brut Resonance → Dry Roasted & Salted Almonds
• Mousse Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut → Smoked Beef Jerky

🌸 Rosé Champagnes

• Barnaut Authentique Rose’ Brut  Grand Cru Bouzy → Chick-fil-A Nuggets
• Laherte Frères Extra Brut Rosé de Meunier → Flamin’ Hot Cheetos

🍬 Demi-Sec (Sweet)

• Laurent-Perrier Harmony Demi-Sec → Strawberry Gummies & Red, White & Blue Cookie Bites

In this fun and eye-opening tasting, you’ll discover why sommeliers love pairing Champagne with crave-worthy comfort foods, and how salt, fat, crunch, and umami can make great sparkling wine taste even better.

Through guided pairings, you’ll learn the simple principles behind these surprisingly perfect matches, explore different Champagne styles, and leave with the confidence to create your own elevated (and deliciously fun) pairings at home. Perfect for both serious wine lovers and anyone who believes great wine should always be seriously fun.

This class will be held in person at the Capital Wine School on Friday, June 5 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm. Space is limited so register now to reserve your spot.

Please note that the building in which we are located does not have an elevator, and there are several sets of stairs to navigate to get to our classrooms on the second floor.

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