A journey through French wine on a plate - Champagne edition -

Wine doesn't end in the glass.
The moment you encounter food, it begins to tell the story of the place for the first time.

The Cépage wine seminar
It's not just a lecture where you can "drink and learn"
It's an experience of French wine-producing regions through food and drink.

The first stage is set in the Champagne region.
Even though they come from the same region, the differences in grape varieties and dosage (additional sugar) make
How much does the appearance of champagne change?
You will be able to taste and compare four different types of champagne and experience the depth of flavor.

The food is a single plate of local dishes rooted in the local food culture.
Hambon de Reims (ham from Reims),
Pote Champenois (Champagne-style pot-au-feu),
And Chaource cheese.
*This may change depending on the availability of ingredients.

The bubbles change with every sip.
With each dish, the contours of the land become apparent.

"Wine is the perfect accompaniment to food"
We want you to take home the essence of this experience, not just as knowledge.
That is the Cépage Wine Seminar.

What you will experience in this seminar

🍾 Tasting comparison of four types of champagne

Even in the same region called "Champagne,"

• Grape variety composition

• Dosage (added sugar amount)

Just these two differences can dramatically change the aroma, mouthfeel, aftertaste, and compatibility with food.

The sweetness, the acidity, and the fineness of the bubbles.
Experience the difference in a glass.

🧀 Local cuisine pairing experience

A light one-plate meal based on local cuisine from the Champagne region.

• Hambon de Reims (spicy traditional ham from Reims)

• Pote Champenois (Champagne-style pot-au-feu)

• Chaource cheese (a white mold cheese representative of the Champagne region)

You will enjoy the combination of the ingredients with the food and absorb knowledge through experience rather than through your head.

Recommended for:

• Those who want to enjoy wine more deliciously

• Those who want to understand through hands-on experience, rather than through difficult technical terms

• Those who want to be confident in choosing wine at restaurants

• Those who want to know the unique characteristics of each French wine producing region

• Those who love champagne or want to love it

Beginners are also welcome.
Even if you don't have any prior knowledge, the composition is such that you can naturally understand it through your taste buds.

Schedule (approximately 90 minutes)

1. IntroductionWhat is Champagne? An explanation of varieties and dosage (chapteration)

2. Tasting ① & ②
   Experience the difference in taste depending on the variety

3. A one-plate meal featuring local cuisine paired with champagne

4. Tasting ③・④
   The difference in impression brought about by different dosages

5. Summary and Q&A: How to choose the right ingredients for your meal at home or in a restaurant

Why Cépage is holding this seminar

The varietal is not for "evaluating" wine,
We believe that our products are meant to enrich mealtimes .

No matter how good the wine is,
If it doesn't go well with the food, only half of its appeal will be conveyed.

In this seminar,
Instead of "memorizing it in your head,"
Our goal is to have you experience it for yourself.

Event Overview

• Theme: A journey through French wine on a plate - Champagne edition -

• Offerings: 4 types of champagne / 3 local dishes on a plate

• Duration: Approximately 90 minutes

• Capacity: 8 people (Dialogue and questions welcome)

*Please check the "Event Description" below for the dates, venue, and participation fees.

*Please check the event details for the wines to be served.