| In partnership with Ruinart, the world’s oldest Champagne house, this tour offers the chance to explore and experience the history of Champagne and learn about its production process - Méthode Champenoise. Established in 1729 in the Champagne region in the city of Reims, Ruinart is one of the world’s most famous Champagnes, which is today part of luxury brands group LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton).
In addition to the Original, Discovery and Vintage self-guided wine tasting tours, the Vinopolis Champagne tour includes 8 wine tastings, 4 premium wine tastings, an interactive “How to taste wine” session, 3 champagne tastings and more. The Champagnes available to sample as part of the tour are “R” de Ruinart, Ruinart Rosé and Ruinart Blanc de Blancs. The package is priced at £31 per person.
A skilful blend of wines made from the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, "R" de Ruinart is a golden, lively, fruity champagne with the subtle aroma of white fruits. Made exclusively from Premier Cru Chardonnay grapes, Ruinart Blanc de Blancs is smooth and rounded on the palate. A balanced wine with a beautiful luminous pale gold colour, enhanced by the elegance of the clear bottle. Finally, Ruinart Rosé, is a fine, elegant champagne with the distinctive Ruinart taste due to a high concentration of Chardonnay grapes. A beautiful colour of pinkish gold. A smooth, balanced, fruity wine with plenty of body. Furthermore, the prestige cuvees of Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 1996 and Dom Ruinart Rosé 1990 are available to purchase by the bottle and “R” de Ruinart, Ruinart Blanc de Blancs and Ruinart Rosé are available to purchase by the glass, bottle or half-bottle to ensure this experience is truly a sparkling one!
Chief Executive of Vinopolis, Malcolm Ball said: “Ruinart is one of the most prestigious Champagne houses in the world. Our partnership with Ruinart has meant that we can offer a truly unique experience that allows guests to sample a variety of wines as well as a selection of stunning Champagnes.”
To book the Vinopolis Champagne tour please visit www.vinopolis.co.uk or call 0870 241 4040.
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The Marketing Manager
Vinopolis
020 7940 7688
marketing@vinopolis.co.uk
www.vinopolis.co.uk
Note to Editor:
Vinopolis is a wine tasting visitor attraction and corporate events venue located in Bankside, right next door to Borough Market – close to London Bridge. Set under three acres of soaring Victorian railway arches, Vinopolis offers visitors the opportunity to learn about and taste wines, whiskies, cocktails and absinthe from around the world. Vinopolis also offers an impressive capacity for private and corporate events, catering for between 10 to 1250 people. A full event management and catering service is available.
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