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Things to do during National Champagne Week
Brits will spend on average £28,956 on partying and make 724 toasts throughout their lives, that’s according to the organisers of National Champagne Week.
Taking place from 1-7 October, the event will see the finest purveyors of French Champagne take up residence at venues across the capital, and Bath, to host tastings, dinners and masterclasses.
Searcy’s, which founded the event in 2011, will be hosting a week long Champagne Safari to include an opening party on Saturday 1 October, in collaboration with its Champagne partners and gin producer Sipsmith.
The aim of the week is to celebrate the diversity of Champagne through a variety of “approachable and accessible” experiences, with events hosted by the likes of Lanson, Laurent-Perrier, Mumm, Taittinger, Perrier-Jouet and Louis Roederer planned.
So fizz fans, get ready for a week of sparkling entertainment.
Click through for a taste of some of the events on offer…
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Quiz and Fizz with Taittinger
“Everyone loves a pub quiz, right? For National Champagne Week 2015 why not attend a quiz night in style, somewhere slightly more spectacular with a complimentary bottle of Taittinger Champagne and sharing platter in the cosy booths of the Searcys St Pancras Grand Champagne Bar.”
1st Prize: Champagne Tasting Experience, 2nd Prize: Bottle of Taittinger Brut NV, 3rd Prize: A bottle of Searcys Cuvée
When: Monday 3 October, 18:30 – 21:00
Tickets: From £120
Where: Searcys St Pancras Grand Champagne Bar, Kings Cross
H.Blin Champagne tasting
“A grower Champagne house focusing on organic production, guests will be introduced to some of the less known but equally exquisite cuvées including a tasting of the brut, blanc de blancs, the rose‘ and the prestige Millesime which will be perfectly paired to a selection of sharing platters.”
When: Tuesday 4 October, 18:30 – 20:30
Tickets: from £29
Where: Searcys Champagne Bar, One New Change, London, EC4M 9AF
Magnum v Bottle: Does size matter? – masterclass with H. Blin Champagne
“It is no secret that something quite special happens to Champagne aged in magnum and many factors come in to play that we can’t always explain. What is a superbly rich and stunning Champagne in bottle becomes even more complex in magnum.
“Do you know why or, more importantly do you agree? Champagne H. Blin’s brand ambassador will guide you through an exclusive tasting comparing both cuvées from magnum vs. bottle and will educate on many more of Champagne’s best kept secrets.”
When: Wednesday 5 October, 18:30 – 20:30
Tickets: from £29
Where: Searcys Champagne Bar, One New Change, London, EC4M 9AF
Champagne Master with Veuve Clicquot and Möet
“Deliberately breaking the normal Champagne rules, both Champagne Houses have developed two stunning cuvees dedicated to mixology. Champagne served in a large glass, over ice with a selected ingredient of your choice – all of which are sure to bring out the best flavours of the wine!
“Join Joe Gunner at Searcys Champagne Bar this October for an exclusive Champagne masterclass and for the opportunity to personalize four of your own Champagne on The Rocks serves with the choice of a few simple ingredients.”
When: Thursday 6 October 2016, 18:30 – 20:30
Tickets: from £30
Where: Searcys Champagne Bar, The Village, Westfield Shopping Centre, Arial Way, London, W12 7GQ
Gin, meet Champagne
This masterclass will see Sipsmith gin paired team up with Heidsieck Monopole to present a masterclass on fizz, and gin. During the evening gin expert Briony Dixon will present two Champagne cocktails, made using Sipsmith gin; The French 75 and The Spagliato.
“A balance of history, hands-on practical application and openly encouraged Q&A make this an accessible session for all to enjoy”, say its organisers.
When : Thursday 6 October, 18:30 – 20:30
Tickets: from £29
Where: Searcys Champagne Bar, 8A Ground Floor, The Arcade, Westfield, Stratford, City, London, E20 1EH
Champagne Besserat de Bellefon Tasting
Held on the 17th floor at Urban Coterie this event Marie Boularand, UK Ambassador for Champagne Besserat de Bellefon, will take guests on a “Champagne journey”, pairing three styles from the house including the Besserat Brut, Rose & Blanc de Blancs to a selection of canapés.
When: Thursday 6 October, 18:30 – 20:00
Tickets: from £25
Where: Urban Coterie, 17th Floor, 151-157 City Road, London, EC1V 1JH
Sipsmith Masterclass
Sales of Sipsmith gin are soaring at Majestic
“To celebrate National Champagne Week, Sipsmith’s master distiller Jared Brown has created an exclusive new rose gin, to perfectly compliment the bubbles you are all craving which will also be available to try on the evening.
Lanson Champagne tasting dinner
“Searcys Bath have teamed up with Champagne Lanson, to offer a unique Champagne tasting dinner in The Roman Baths. For one night only guests will be able to enjoy a Champagne and canape reception followed by a sumptuous four-course dinner, each course perfectly paired to a different glass of Champagne from the Lanson collection.
“Hosted by Marie Boularand who will share her expert knowledge and enthusiasm, guests will learn about the history of Lanson and discover how it has become one of the world’s largest Champagne producers.”
When: Friday 7 October, 19:30 – 22:00
Tickets: from £95
Where: Searcys at The Roman Baths and Pump Room, Stall Street, Bath, BA1 1LZ