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Pairing Bubbles and Food with Cynthia Coutu

Pairing Bubbles and Food with Cynthia Coutu


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Can't make this time? A video recording will be sent to all participants after the seminar.

In the movie "Old Acquaintance", Bette Davis said: "There comes a time in every woman's life when the only thing that helps is a glass of champagne."
Champagne is mostly known as a celebratory wine served to mark special occasions, but it is also a very food-friendly wine. Sommeliers and chefs love working together to pair champagne with main courses, even spicy Indian dishes! ButÌä not all types of champagnes pair well with all types of foods. You wouldn't want to serve a bone dry champagne with sweet wedding cake for example. It would leave a very bitter taste in your mouth.
This comprehensive webinar starts with a short introduction to explain why champagne is such a food-friendly wine, then dives deep into the factors that influence the taste profile of a champagne. We will explore the diverse terroirs, the characteristics of the grape varieties, the type of vessel used to ferment the wine, the concept of reserve wine, the influence of time spent aging, and the critical phase of sugar dosage. We will finish the seminar by sharing some recommendations of great champagne and food pairings to try.
Designed to inform champagne-lovers and foodies, this interactive seminar will give participants the tools to explore their senses and undertake their own experiments pairing champagne with food. Led by champagne educator, guide, and longtime Paris resident Cynthia Coutu. Drinking champagne (or any other sparkling wine) during the webinar is optional, but it will make the session more interactive. Upon registration, participants will receive a list of foods to try with their bubbly.
If you plan on popping open a bottle of champagne for the session and would like to try pairing a few different food types with it, try to find any of these:
  • a lemon, some strawberries or raspberries
  • milk chocolate and dark chocolate
  • something fat and salty like potato chips or buttered popcorn
  • smoked salmon, roast or fried chicken, charcuteries like pata negra, pate, dry sausage
  • bread, butter, and cheeses like Parmesan, Brie, Brillat Savarin, Chaource

This conversation is suitable for all ages.

90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.

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Christine J. (Santa Clara, US)
There's more to Champagne then bubbles!

This class with Cynthia was by far the best Context virtual session I've taken thus far. She was extremely engaging, (even at 11pm Paris time), knowledgeable and fun. I had such a good time learning about Champagne and how to pair it with different food as well as how it is made. I highly recommend this session!

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Lynn from Texas (Georgetown, US)
Love those Bubbles!!

Champagne is one of my favorite drinks, so Learning more about it was Great. Cynthia gave us some history and lots of Information that I did not know before. Adding the food component just enhances the experience. Would love to do an in-person tour with her.

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Champagne is one of my favorite drinks, so Learning more about it was Great. Cynthia gave us some history and lots of Information that I did not know before. Adding the food component just enhances the experience. Would love to do an in-person tour with her.

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Deanna J (Virginia Beach, US)
Bubbles and Food pairings

Excellent! Learned so much And she made it fun. Everything from how to uncork the bottle to the varietals to the pressing and agreeing, residual sugars and not to mention the food pairings.

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DYR (Ankeny, US)
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Wonderful, entertaining, informative and enlightening.

Customer Reviews

Based on 11 reviews
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Christine J. (Santa Clara, US)
There's more to Champagne then bubbles!

This class with Cynthia was by far the best Context virtual session I've taken thus far. She was extremely engaging, (even at 11pm Paris time), knowledgeable and fun. I had such a good time learning about Champagne and how to pair it with different food as well as how it is made. I highly recommend this session!

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Lynn from Texas (Georgetown, US)
Love those Bubbles!!

Champagne is one of my favorite drinks, so Learning more about it was Great. Cynthia gave us some history and lots of Information that I did not know before. Adding the food component just enhances the experience. Would love to do an in-person tour with her.

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Anonymous

Champagne is one of my favorite drinks, so Learning more about it was Great. Cynthia gave us some history and lots of Information that I did not know before. Adding the food component just enhances the experience. Would love to do an in-person tour with her.

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Deanna J (Virginia Beach, US)
Bubbles and Food pairings

Excellent! Learned so much And she made it fun. Everything from how to uncork the bottle to the varietals to the pressing and agreeing, residual sugars and not to mention the food pairings.

D
DYR (Ankeny, US)
We need more...

Wonderful, entertaining, informative and enlightening.