{"product_id":"28-august-zurich-winebank-la-madame-meunier-winebank-zurich","title":"28. August | Zurich wineBANK | La Madame Meunier @wineBANK Zurich","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x-el x-el-div c2-1 c2-2 c2-1k c2-1v c2-1w c2-1x c2-1y c2-1z c2-20 c2-21 c2-22 c2-37 c2-3 c2-4 c2-38 c2-39 c2-23 c2-24 c2-25 c2-26 c2-5 c2-6 c2-7 c2-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-el x-el-div c2-1 c2-2 c2-3 c2-4 c2-5 c2-6 c2-7 c2-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-el c2-1 c2-2 c2-v c2-w c2-2w c2-2x c2-1p c2-2y c2-3 c2-2z c2-4 c2-y c2-5 c2-6 c2-7 c2-8 x-rt\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Madame Meunier in Zurich\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Meunier Masterclass with Jelena van Eerdenburg DipWSET, Weinakademiker, and Peter Jauch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeunier has always played an important role in Champagne, yet its true potential remained something of an industry secret for many years. Rarely named prominently on a label and often viewed primarily as part of a blend, the variety seldom received the recognition it deserved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis masterclass is about to challenge that perception.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome still question Meunier’s pedigree, particularly its ability to produce complex and age-worthy Champagne as a stand-alone variety. On Friday, 28 August 2026, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJelena van Eerdenburg DipWSET, Weinakademiker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Madame Meunier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and Champagne expert and author \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeter Jauch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will set out to break that paradigm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJelena has developed a particular expertise in this long-underestimated grape variety. Her Diploma research paper, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeunier as Solo Artist in Champagne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, explores the many expressions of Meunier and examines how origin, vinification, vintage and maturation influence its character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether with Peter Jauch, host of the evening, she will guide guests through a carefully curated series of comparative flights. Different terroirs, producers, winemaking approaches and stages of maturity will be brought together in the glass, revealing a grape variety with far greater depth, precision and ageing potential than its reputation might suggest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tasting opens with two contrasting Champagnes: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHerbert \u0026amp; Co. Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eÉric Taillet Le Bois de Binson 18–19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. From there, the evening moves through parcel-specific wines, solera-based cuvées and mature vintage Champagnes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive comparative flights will lead to a final wine presented on its own: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollard-Picard Racines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering one last distinctive expression of Meunier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlight 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHerbert \u0026amp; Co. Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eversus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eÉric Taillet Le Bois de Binson 18–19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlight 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChampagne Ullens L.P.M.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eversus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgly-Ouriet Les Vignes de Vrigny\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlight 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGounel-Lassalle Les Noues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eversus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA. \u0026amp; J. Demière La Part des Anges Solera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlight 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA. \u0026amp; J. Demière 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eversus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgrapart Ameunia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlight 5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA. \u0026amp; J. Demière Œnothèque 2009\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eversus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarlant La Vigne d’Or 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinal Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollard-Picard Racines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewineBANK Zurich\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides the perfect setting for an evening dedicated to discovery, comparison and a deeper understanding of one of Champagne’s most fascinating grape varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Friday, 28 August 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArrival:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.30 pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVenue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e wineBANK Zurich\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e CHF 95 per person\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e all Champagnes and a selection of accompanying bites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlaces are limited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mix and Bubbles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54129939546450,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/3312\/2642\/files\/image0.jpg?v=1785330707","url":"https:\/\/mixandbubbles.com\/products\/28-august-zurich-winebank-la-madame-meunier-winebank-zurich","provider":"Mix and Bubbles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}