MCW 2025 – Event 1

Day 1 – Champagne Cristal Through the Years: A Vertical Tasting

Monday, October 20 | 305 Wines
Miami Champagne Week 2025 opens with an extraordinary tasting: Champagne Cristal Through the Years. This exclusive seated event will be led by Jean-Remi Barbier, Business Development Manager for Roederer Collection Imports. Born and raised in Champagne, Jean-Remi combines deep-rooted heritage with modern expertise. He holds a Champagne Master-Level certification from the Wine Scholar Guild and a Bachelor in Business Administration from HEC Montréal.

Guests will explore the evolution of one of Champagne’s most iconic cuvées through a vertical tasting of six vintages of Cristal, including rare large formats. This is an unique opportunity for collectors and serious champagne lovers to experience Cristal’s aging potential and finesse in an intimate setting.

Wines to be poured:

• Welcome Champagne
• Champagne Cristal 2016
• Champagne Cristal 2014
• Champagne Cristal 2013
• Champagne Cristal 2012 (magnum)
• Champagne Cristal 2009 (jeroboam)
• Champagne Cristal 2005

Champagne will be paired with a thoughtful selection of appetizers and small dishes curated by CB Events Catering, designed specifically for this tasting.
This event promises to be an unforgettable start to the week.

• Limited seats available.
• $600. Sit-down tasting. Water, champagne, education, catering, service, and taxes all included.
• Date: Monday, October 20th, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
• Address: 305 Wines – 8233 S Dixie Highway, Miami FL, 33143

We kindly ask that you arrive on time, as the event will start promptly at 7:00 PM.
More information: info@floridawineacademy.com

Please Note:
Tickets are not refundable but may be transferred to friends or family.
Participants must be 21 years of age or older. We reserve the right not to serve any individual who appears intoxicated at any point during the event. Spitting is encouraged; you are not required to swallow the wines poured.

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Responsible Enjoyment
We encourage all guests to enjoy the event responsibly. Please consider using Uber, Lyft, or arranging a designated driver for your safety and the safety of others.