New York City · La Fête du Champagne
Champagne from Soil to Sip — Cumières Edition
Exclusively for American Express Platinum Card® and Centurion® Members. Enter the 10-digit toll-free Customer Service phone number (without spaces, dashes, or the initial “1”) from the back of your Card to unlock access to purchase tickets for this event. This masterclass will feature the renowned house of Joseph Perrier and star grower Geoffroy, champions of the village of Cumières and its terroirs. Cumières is an esteemed Premier Cru village in the eastern Vallée de la Marne that boasts a unique, amphitheater-shaped collection of vineyards, rich in clay over pure limestone bedrock, insulating the vines from dramatic temperature swings and creating unique expressions of each of Champagne’s three main grape varieties. Through this lens, we will explore the ins and outs of Champagne’s terroir, grape varieties, and winemaking with special guests Sacha Geoffroy of Champagne Geoffroy and Benjamin Fourmon of Joseph Perrier. La Fête’s co-founder and highly respected authority on Champagne Peter Liem will moderate.
A Cumières-focused Champagne masterclass
Champagne from Soil to Sip — Cumières Edition is a masterclass from La Fête du Champagne built around the Premier Cru village of Cumières in the eastern Vallée de la Marne. The session uses Cumières as the lens for a discussion of Champagne terroir, grape varieties, and winemaking, with the village described as having an amphitheater-shaped collection of vineyards, clay over pure limestone bedrock, and conditions tied to distinct expressions of Champagne’s three main grape varieties.
Joseph Perrier and Geoffroy in the glass
The named wine lineup centers on Champagne Joseph Perrier and Champagne Geoffroy. Joseph Perrier is represented by La Côte à Bras 2016 and Les Chalmonts 2020; Geoffroy is represented by Empreinte Pinot Noir 2018, Lieu-dit “Tiersaude” Meunier 2020, and Coteaux Champenois “Moulin à Vent” Meunier 2022. The wines and vintages are listed as subject to change.
Geoffroy, Fourmon, and Liem lead the discussion
The program names Sacha Geoffroy of Champagne Geoffroy and Benjamin Fourmon of Joseph Perrier as special guests, with Peter Liem moderating. Liem is also identified as a co-founder of La Fête du Champagne, while the participant records list Geoffroy as winemaker, Fourmon as President & CEO, and Liem as co-founder and moderator.
Pier Sixty and member access
The New York City session is listed at Pier Sixty, with the venue address at Chelsea Piers. Access is described as exclusive to American Express Platinum Card and Centurion Members, with purchase access unlocked by entering the card’s 10-digit toll-free customer service number when prompted.
Frequently asked questions
What is the focus of Champagne from Soil to Sip — Cumières Edition?
The masterclass focuses on Cumières, a Premier Cru village in the eastern Vallée de la Marne, as a way to explore Champagne terroir, grape varieties, and winemaking.
Which wines are named for the tasting?
The named lineup includes Champagne Joseph Perrier La Côte à Bras 2016, Champagne Joseph Perrier Les Chalmonts 2020, Champagne Geoffroy Empreinte Pinot Noir 2018, Champagne Geoffroy Lieu-dit “Tiersaude” Meunier 2020, and Champagne Geoffroy Coteaux Champenois “Moulin à Vent” Meunier 2022. Exact wines and vintages are subject to change.
Who is participating in the masterclass?
Sacha Geoffroy of Champagne Geoffroy and Benjamin Fourmon of Joseph Perrier are the named special guests. Peter Liem, co-founder of La Fête du Champagne, is listed as moderator.
Who can access tickets for this event?
Access is exclusive to American Express Platinum Card and Centurion Members. The purchase flow requires the 10-digit toll-free customer service number from the back of the eligible card.
Hosts & guests
Sacha Geoffroy
Winemaker · Champagne Geoffroy
Jean-Baptiste Geoffroy
Winemaker · Champagne Geoffroy
Benjamin Fourmon
President & CEO · Champagne Joseph Perrier
Peter Liem
Co-founder and moderator · La Fête du Champagne
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Pier Sixty
New York City
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