In partnership with Ruinart, the oldest Champagne House, the Vinopolis Champagne Tour offers the chance to explore and experience the history of Champagne and learn about its production process. Established in 1729 in Reims, Ruinart is one of the world’s most exclusive Champagne Houses. Renowned for its elegance, finesse and exclusive qualities, Ruinart Champagne creates the following styles – ‘R’ de Ruinart, Ruinart Blanc de Blancs and Ruinart Rosé and the prestige cuvées of Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 1996 and Dom Ruinart Rosé 1990.

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.

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."

Managing Director of Ruinart UK, George Atkinson-Clark said: “I am delighted with the creation of our Ruinart Bar at Vinopolis. It has exceeded my expectations and I trust it will exceed those of all our thirsty visitors!”

To book the Vinopolis Champagne Tour please visit www.vinopolis.co.uk or call 0870 241 4040.

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For further information or to request images please contact:

The Marketing Manager
Vinopolis
020 7940 8320
marketing@vinopolis.co.uk
www.vinopolis.co.uk

Interviews:

Malcolm Ball, Chief Executive of Vinopolis, is available for media interviews by contacting the Vinopolis Marketing Department on 020 7940 8320.

George Atkinson-Clark, Managing Director of Ruinart UK, is available for media interviews by contacting Ruinart UK on 020 7416 0592.

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.