{"product_id":"french-sparkling-masterclass-with-cynthia-hurley-imports","title":"French Sparkling MasterClass with Cynthia Hurley Imports","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChampagne may be France’s most famous sparkling wine region, but it is far from the only place producing extraordinary bubbles. Join us for an exploration of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench sparkling wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKyle Martinez of Cynthia Hurley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, tasting a fascinating lineup that showcases the diversity of grapes, terroirs, and traditional-method wines being made from the Loire Valley to Limoux—and, of course, Champagne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll begin in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVouvray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where Chenin Blanc takes on a wonderfully distinctive sparkling expression in Vigneau Chevreau’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePétillant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a half-pressure, traditional-method wine that offers a glimpse into the versatility of this celebrated Loire grape. From there, we’ll travel to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaumur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and explore Couly Dutheil’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrut de Francs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a traditional-method Blanc de Noirs made entirely from Cabernet Franc—a delicious reminder that sparkling wine in the Loire can be anything but predictable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur journey continues south to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimoux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of France’s historic homes of sparkling wine, where J. Laurens showcases two very different expressions: a traditional-method \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlanquette de Limoux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e led by the indigenous Mauzac grape, and a vibrant rosé combining Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen, we arrive in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChampagne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where the conversation turns to the region’s celebrated Grand Cru terroirs and the remarkable diversity that can exist within its borders. We’ll taste through Extra Brut, Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, Brut Nature, and Rosé expressions from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJP Seconde, Hervé Dubois, Penet, and Michel Arnould\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, exploring how grape variety, village, élevage, and winemaking philosophy shape the final wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFrom Mauzac to Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this is a masterclass in the many faces of French sparkling wine—\u003cspan\u003eas we pop the cork on some of France’s most distinctive sparkling wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":47896469569734,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/5529\/5686\/files\/EventsThumbnails--Dates_3_copy3_5a6eeef6-738a-4b5a-bc87-1f4d8cde1e3a.png?v=1790543246","url":"https:\/\/www.gordonswine.com\/products\/french-sparkling-masterclass-with-cynthia-hurley-imports","provider":"Gordon's Fine Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}