Sparkling wines: conquering new terroirs
Nov 27, 2024 — 03:00 pm - 4:00 PMHALL 3 - FORUM OENO
Description
This round table will provide an opportunity to discover Chant d'Eole, a Belgian winery which, in 2010, embarked on the crazy adventure of creating a sparkling wine using the traditional method in Belgium.
Mr Laurent ETIENNE, Production Manager, will recount this fabulous story (constraints and challenges), which led the estate to be voted Best Sparkling Wine in the World in 2019.
Mr Fabrice Wehrung, Oenologist-Consultant at the Station oenotechnique de Champagne, will talk about the technical challenges involved in making a Premium-quality sparkling wine in a new area outside of the traditional production zones of sparkling wines.
After this round table a sparkling wine tasting of Chant d'Eole Réserve - vintage cuvée will be offered at 5.00pm on the village stand of "Sparkling Hub" D0418 - Hall 3
Fabrice WEHRUNG, Consultant oenologist and technical referent at the Station Œnotechnique de Champagne (SOEC).
Laurent ETIENNE, Production Manager at Chant d'Eole (Belgium)
Chant d'Eole awards :
- Best Sparkling Wine in the World in 2019
- Best Belgian Sparkling Wine 2023