New York City Wine-Morrell & Co. Presents A Rare Tasting of the Great Grand Cru Champagnes of Ay, France

The most northern vineyard area of France, the Champagne region lies northeast of Paris in a cool climate where only the top houses have the ability to achieve the balance necessary to create outstanding wine. Since the 9th century, the village of Ay in Champagne, located in the chalky, Vallée de la Marne, has been singled out for the quality of its wines. Join us as we explore the bubbly wines of the Champagnes of Ay from five of the most respected Champagne houses.

When: Wednesday, May 7th, 2008, 6:30-8:30pm

Where: Morrell Tasting Room- 729 7th Avenue, 15th Fl (between 48th & 49th St.)

Price: $75 per person The total price of all the Champagne you will taste at this outstanding, focused event is over $1,300!!!

Paired artisanal cheese and bread will be served. Champagne bottle raffle, the night of the event.

RSVP to Lauren Bretzfield @212-688-9370 x2209 or

Melissa Bulic x2208 events@morrellwine.com

Tasting Wines Include:

Gosset Champagnes

Gosset Brut Excellence

Gosset Grand Rose NV

Gosset Grande Reserve

Gosset Celebris Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs-Tete de Cuvee!!!

Bollinger Champagnes

Bollinger Special Cuvee NV

Bollinger La Grande Annee 1999

Bollinger La Grande Annee Rose 1999

2003 by Bollinger

Deutz Champagnes

Deutz Brut Classic

Deutz Blanc de Blancs 2002

Deutz Brut 2002

Gaston Chiquet Champagnes

Gaston Chiquet Blanc de Blancs d’ Ay NV

Gaston Chiquet Blanc de Blancs d’ Ay 1999-Tete de Cuvee!!!

Goutorbe Champagne

Goutorbe Cuvee Prestige NV