Blanc de Blancs Champagne with oysters
The classic Champagne pairing: a chalky, saline Chardonnay-only cuvee meets the brine of raw oysters, the wine's racy acidity scrubbing the palate clean between each shell.
What to eat with the wines of Champagne, and where the region food and wine meet.
Pairings to know in Champagne
Brut NV Champagne with fried chicken and gougeres
A fruit-led brut against fried, salty food is a sommelier favourite: the bubbles and acidity cut through fat and batter while the wine's ripe fruit keeps the match generous.
Rose Champagne with charcuterie
Rose Champagne's vinous red-fruit grip and gentle spice frame the salt and fat of charcuterie and a buttery pate en croute, the acidity resetting the palate.
Prestige Champagne with roast poularde
A mature, vinous prestige cuvee meets roast poultry with mushrooms: the wine's brioche, smoke and stone-fruit depth echo the roasted skin while acidity lifts the cream and morels.
Blanc de Blancs with cheese souffle
The airy lift and creamy texture of a cheese souffle mirror a fine Chardonnay-led Champagne, the wine's chalk and acidity keeping the rich egg and cheese fresh.
Oak-aged brut with Comte and a croque monsieur
Oak-influenced, reserve-rich brut has the walnut and toast depth to meet aged Comte and a molten croque monsieur, the wine's acidity cutting the cheese and bechamel.
Rose and fruit-led Champagne with tarte tatin
A fruit-forward rose Champagne echoes the caramelised apple of a tarte tatin, its red-berry lift and acidity balancing the dessert's buttery sweetness.
Pinot Meunier grower Champagne with mushrooms
Vinous, oak-framed Pinot Meunier grower Champagnes carry smoke and orchard-fruit depth that flatters earthy mushroom dishes and roast poultry with morels.
Taste it with the wine: food and wine experiences in Champagne
Food and wine tastings, wine and cheese tastings and cellar visits you can book in Champagne, best reviewed first.
From Reims: Champagne Small-Group tour with tastings & Lunch
Meet your expert guide at 11:15 am at Reims or Epernay train station to begin your Champagne adventure. Drive along Epernay’s iconic Avenue de Champagne, famous for it...
Blanc de Noirs Champagne and Cheese Tasting in the Heart of Reims
Discover Blanc de Noirs champagnes that pair perfectly with cheeses from our regions and beyond. Join us just a stone's throw from the Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral!
Reims afternoon tour Champagne and family growers
Embark on an unforgettable afternoon tour of the Champagne region, starting in Reims at 2:00 pm, right in front of the Reims Centre train station's tourist office (add...
Discover the "Truffles & Champagne" pairing in Reims (45 mins)
Immerse yourself in an exceptional sensory experience: savor a champagne made from the 3 iconic grape varieties, accompanied by truffle canapés, and let yourself be ca...
Reims: 2-Hour Cooking Class
90-minute cooking class + 30-minute food tasting. 1 starter + 1 main course + 1 dessert + drink (1 soft drink or 1 coffee) At lunchtime between 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM ...
From Epernay: Champagne Small-Group tour with tastings & Lunch
Meet your expert guide at 12:00 pm at the tourist office in Epernay. Begin your journey along the famous Avenue de Champagne, where you’ll see some of the most prestig...
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What Champagne's grapes pair with
From the pairings on our Champagne bottle pages, the best match for each grape in a few kinds of food, with the bottle it comes from.
Chardonnay with oysters and shellfish
Langoustines
Racy chalk and citrus precision flatter sweet shellfish.
Chardonnay with fish
Turbot
Racy minerality and depth frame fine white fish.
Chardonnay with cheese
Aged Comte and Beaufort
Oxidative walnut depth meets aged mountain cheese.
Pinot Noir with chicken and white meat
Roast chicken with morels
Toast and pine-nut notes echo the roast while acidity lifts the cream sauce.
Pinot Noir with oysters and shellfish
Langoustines
Racy chalk and citrus precision flatter sweet shellfish.
Pinot Noir with charcuterie and cured meats
Pate en croute
Spicy depth and structure frame a rich game pate.
Pinot Meunier with chicken and white meat
Roast chicken with morels
Toast and pine-nut notes echo the roast while acidity lifts the cream sauce.
Pinot Meunier with charcuterie and cured meats
Charcuterie
Delicate spice frames cured meats.
Pinot Meunier with oysters and shellfish
Grilled langoustines
Chalk and depth meet sweet shellfish.
Meunier with oysters and shellfish
Lobster with butter sauce
Mature champagne depth meets rich shellfish.
Meunier with fish
Sun-dried tomato and anchovy toasts
Named by the house for the 2018 release. Salt and sweet tomato against the red-berry fruit.
Meunier with pasta, pizza and grains
Parmigiano Reggiano shortbread
Named by the house. Salty, nutty biscuit against low-dosage freshness.
Book wine experiences in Champagne
Champagne Day Trip from Paris with 8 Tastings & Lunch
Take part in a group or private tour to discover the Champagne region and enjoy an authentic French lunch. Visit a world-renowned champagne house and a family-owned es...
Reims Food Tour with Champagne & Full French Meal
Discover Reims’ food and drink scene with a local guide on a walking tour. Enjoy French specialties and Champagne across at least 4 stops while exploring the heart of ...
Best Day in Champagne: Prestige Tour + Lunch + Tastings
8-Hour Day Experience: Visit to a renowned Champagne House and a family-run producer, Dom Pérignon's abbey, and a stop near the vineyards with explanations
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Food Pairing in Champagne, FAQ
When is the best time to visit Champagne for wine?
Peak wine-travel season in Champagne is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
Do I need an appointment to taste at Champagne estates?
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
What hours do Champagne cellars and tasting rooms keep?
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
How does tipping work at Champagne tastings?
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
What is the one wine to try in Champagne?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Champagne rewards trust.