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Historically, oenologists, cellar masters and winegrowers have loved to immerse themselves in the painter's image and his palette of colors to describe the magic of Champagne blends. The cultural center "Du cote des Renoir" and its partner champagne houses have decided to go even further in this process of associating art and great vintages. "Taste this champagne and tell us which table you want to combine it with." Elegance, roundness, femininity, complexity, seduction, harmony ... There are many words that can describe a work of art as well as a great wine. It was in the house of Pierre-Auguste Renoir in Essoyes, still imbued with the presence of the great master of Impressionism, that a committee of experts met for a fascinating day of tasting. The result was beyond all expectations! Convergence of choices, inspiration, quality of fascinating and original comments. A new way of describing champagnes, a sparkling look at the works of Renoir. On the borders of Champagne and Burgundy, each summer, the Renoirs used to settle in Essoyes, a village that looks like a work of art. In 1880, Pierre-Auguste Renoir met Aline Victorine Charigot, a young and pretty girl native of Essoyes. First his model, then his wife, they will have three sons together: Pierre, the actor, Jean, the filmmaker and Claude, the ceramist. Thanks to this charming peasant woman, it is the whole of Champagne that he will marry.

In the privacy of the painter

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The Espace des Renoir and the Painter's Workshop today wonderfully retrace the countryside, the summer landscapes, the river with silver reflections, all these simple things in life that Renoir would seek when he came " peasant in Champagne ”. This presentation will take you beyond painting and will introduce you to the world of cinema through the work of Jean Renoir, filmmaker and his brother Pierre. Because the place is dedicated to the whole family, Aline, Pierre, Jean and Claude, without forgetting Gabrielle. Then, you will discover the secrets of painting while strolling through the streets of the village: tavern, artists' galleries, "Gabrielle and Jean", "Dance in the countryside" ... The walking tour finally allows visitors to '' appreciate a multitude of small wonders before diving into the Master's workshop built at the bottom of the garden so as not to disturb the children in their games ... "I liked the winegrowers because they are generous ..." said Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Associating a wine as prestigious as champagne with the works of one of the greatest creators of Impressionism is nothing but a way of paying homage to him.

David Raynal

The members of the Tasting Committee:

Frederic BOUCHE
Head sommelier at "l'Assiette Champenoise" in Reims.

yves chappier
President of the Association of Champagne Sommeliers.

Alain CINTRAT
Mayor of Essoyes.

Alexis GOUJARD
The Revue du Vin de France.

Dominique HUTIN
France Inter host of the program "on va déguster!" "

Gauthier LARMOLETTE
Sommelier at "l'Assiette Champenoise" in Reims.

Philippe NARCY
Oenologist.

Alexandre PONNAVOY
Oenologist.

Mora Quiterie
Oenologist.

Olivier Rigot
Oenologist.

Philippe TALBOT
Oenologist.

The partner champagne houses:

Cristian Senez Champagne
6, Grande Rue
10360 CAST IRON
www.champagne-senez.com

Barfontarc Champagne
18, Rue de Bar-sur-Aube
10200 BAROVILLE
www.champagne-barfontarc.com

Champagne Charles Collin
Shop: La Belle Gabrielle
7, Place de la Mairie - 10360 ESSOYES
www.champagne-charles-collin.com

Champagne Chassenay d'Arce
11, Rue du Pressoir
10110 CITY SUR ARCE
www.chassenay.fr

Champagne Jacques Defrance
28, Rue de la Plante
10340 LES RICEYS
www.champagnejacquesdefrance.fr

Drappier Champagne
Rue des Vignes
10200 URVILLE
www.champagne-drapier.com

Champagne R. Dumont & Fils
Champagne Street
10200 CHAMPIGNOL-LEZ-MONDEVILLE

Champagne Thierry Mercuzot
54, Rue Auguste Renoir
10360 ESSOYS
www.champagne-mercuzot.com

Champagne Rémy Massin & FILS
34, Grande Rue
10110 CITY SUR ARCE
www.champagne-massin.com

Champagne Jean-Paul Richardot
38, Rue René Quinton
10110 LOCHES SUR OURCE
www.champagne-richardot.com

On the Renoir side

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Town Hall Square
10360 ESSOYS
www.renoir-essoyes.com
Groups email: groups.renoir@gmail.com
03-25-29-10-94

Visiting hours

• February, March, October and November: 10:30 a.m. and 14:30 p.m.
• April: 10:30,14 am, 30,16:00 pm, XNUMX:XNUMX pm.
• May to September: 10:30,11 a.m. to 30:14 a.m., 15 p.m., 16 p.m., 17 p.m., XNUMX p.m.

Guided tours

(French, English, Spanish, Italian)

Only by reservation, a guide will be available to share with you a moment of emotion

For groups (more than 12 people): € 9 per person.

The rates

Full price (adult): 8 €

Reduced price (6-16 years, student and people with reduced mobility): 4 €

Free for less than 6 years

Contact

Karine REMY
headmistress
+06 80 25 08 23 XNUMX
ducotedesrenoir@orange.fr