We were spoiled today - first class train tickets and 2 glasses of champagne! The train ride to the Champagne region of France was just over an hour. We arrived in the little town of Epernay. It was charming - quiet streets lined with shops and cafés and flowers planted all about. After a nice lunch (penne au gorgonzola), we explored the town a bit. Next, we had a tour of the Moët and Chandon champagne cellars. Our guide explained the process of champagne making and the history of the company. Dom Perignon was a monk in the area who accidentally discovered the art of adding bubbles to wine. We concluded the tour with a tasting - Brüt and a Rosé Imperial. Cést magnifiqué!
Monday, July 13, 2009
Epernay & Moët
We were spoiled today - first class train tickets and 2 glasses of champagne! The train ride to the Champagne region of France was just over an hour. We arrived in the little town of Epernay. It was charming - quiet streets lined with shops and cafés and flowers planted all about. After a nice lunch (penne au gorgonzola), we explored the town a bit. Next, we had a tour of the Moët and Chandon champagne cellars. Our guide explained the process of champagne making and the history of the company. Dom Perignon was a monk in the area who accidentally discovered the art of adding bubbles to wine. We concluded the tour with a tasting - Brüt and a Rosé Imperial. Cést magnifiqué!
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