SALON DU CHAMPAGNE
Grand Hotel Kempinksi
by Chené Koscielny
“Too much of anything is bad, but too much champagne is just right.” Mark Twain
“I only drink champagne when I’m happy and when I’m sad.” Lily Bollinger
A couple of quotes for champagne lovers to show that you’re in good company and to give you an excuse to drink more of the fine stuff – in case you should ever need one.
THE SALON
This weekend is the perfect opportunity to indulge your fine taste for champagne during the fourth edition of the Salon du Champagne, where you’ll have a chance to taste over 200 different champagnes from over 40 big producers.
The Salon, organised by wiine.me is now in its fourth edition and takes place at the Grand Hotel Kempinski on Saturday 4th of November.
THE PROGRAMME
Between 1-7pm on Saturday, 4th of November, salon visitors are invited to taste champagne, including great vintages and rare cuvees and can participate in masterclasses as well as a blind tasting competition. The masterclasses are included in the price of your salon ticket – the perfect chance to deepen your knowledge of champagne, including dosage, local grape varietals, vintages and terroirs.
PARTY TIME!
From 10pm-2am – champagne lovers (with party tickets) are invited to celebrate the arrival of winter with the Veuve Clicquot party. #ClicquotInTheSnow
The party will be decorated in a snowy, wintry theme by Veuve Clicquot, includes a Veuve Clicquot open bar, fondue made with Veuve Clicquot Champagne, scallops, caviar and macarons, a demonstration from Aerial Dance, a photographer and a mirror booth!
From 11pm till 2am you are invited to dance the night away to the sounds of a DJ and there will be plenty of surprises throughout the night!
Tickets available separately or bundled for the Salon + Party.
BUYING BUBBLES
If you want more of what you’ve tasted, you can stock up on champagne for the festive season during the salon. Don’t forget that many of these champagnes are only available during the Salon du Champagne (six bottle minimum order). With your entrance ticket, a CHF50 voucher will be offered towards orders placed.
Sponsors for the event include: VEUVE CLICQUOT, CLUB MED, DON CAPA, and TESLA.
PRICE:
From CHF79. Tickets available online.
