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Grower Champagne: the Hottest Trend.

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Grower Champagne: the Hottest Trend is a standalone wine lecture about one of the most exciting movements in the champagne world: the smaller producers who grow their own grapes and put terroir, vintage and craftsmanship at the center. During a teacher-led evening we explore what sets grower champagne apart from the large champagne houses and why the style has grown so quickly among wine enthusiasts. You taste a selection of champagnes and get tools to understand and appreciate the category. A perfect event for you who already know a little and want to add nuance to your champagne knowledge.

Duration: 3 h
Format: On site
Location: Stockholm
Language: Swedish
Level: Intermediate

Time commitment: One evening, about 3 hours (17.30-20.30)

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About the course.

Attended the lecture Grower Champagne: the Hottest Trend. A classic wine district, but also an area that over the past decade has stepped up and meets the new wine consumer's demands superbly.

What you will learn

What you learn.

  • You understand what characterizes grower champagne and how it differs from champagne from the large houses
  • You can connect terroir, vintage and craftsmanship to taste and style in the glass
  • You recognize the trends toward organic and biodynamic farming and low or zero dosage
  • You can taste champagne in a more structured way and put words to aroma, taste and structure
  • You get an overview of why grower champagne has grown so quickly on the Swedish market
Curriculum

How the course is built.

  1. Champagne basics

    Short introduction to the region, the method and the difference between the large houses and smaller growers.

  2. What is grower champagne

    Producers who grow their own grapes and make place, vintage and craftsmanship central.

  3. Terroir, vintage and craftsmanship

    How origin and working methods give each champagne a personal character.

  4. Current trends

    Organic and biodynamic farming and low or zero dosage.

  5. Teacher-led tasting

    Shared tasting of a selection of grower champagnes with discussion.

Target audience

Who is this for?

For you who are curious about champagne and want to go deeper into grower champagne. Best suited to you who already have some wine experience and want to add nuance to your knowledge.

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