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Reims and Champagne 2027
Champagne, France
tbc nights from £tbc per person
Banish the winter blues with a Champagne escape in the company of wine writer Jonathan Ray. Staying within walking distance of the magnificent Gothic cathedral in Reims, where the kings of France were crowned, we will enjoy exclusive tastings and delicious cuisine. From a grand dinner at the Taittinger family château, to intimate tastings with our favourite growers out in the vineyard villages, we will sample diverse Champagnes in a variety of settings. During the course of the holiday, Jonathan Ray will share Champagne insights with you and host his own tutored tastings, which demonstrate the complexity and diversity of this most pleasurable of wines.
What's included
Three nights' accommodation with breakfast
Two dinners & two lunches
Champagne tastings and talks as described
The services of the Kirker Tour Lecturer, Jonathan Ray
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