From Paris, where we were staying, it is about 1 hour and 10 minute
train ride to Epernay, home of some of the world’s most prestigious champagne
houses. Before the trip, I had reserved tour spots at Moet & Chandon, a 5
minute walk from the train station. The tickets are pricy, ranging from 16.5
euro for one taste, or 23 or 29 euro for two tastes, depending if the second
taste is the rose or the grand vintage. It is hard to fathom the immense amount
of champagne that is stored underground. Moet & Chandon alone has 28km of
tunnels, representing 10’s of millions of bottles!! 
After watching a film narrated by Scarlett Johansson and taking a tour
of the cellars, it is time for a tasting. We just got the basic tasting, the Imperial Brut, because we knew we would
be drinking much more champagne before the day was done. I had never had Moet
before and was wondering if it would live up to the hype of the tour guide and
the price they charge. I ended up being very impressed. There are subtle cotton
candy and apple notes. It is smooth, bubbly and delicious. Excellent balance. JC96
We ended up buying a bottle of the Imperial Brut, which was much
cheaper here at 32 euro, which equals about $41.60 versus in Ontario, Canada at
$60.65.
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