Obscure Wines of Europe at Le Sud
A one-hour Chicago tasting at Le Sud featuring four curated European wines focused on obscure regions and varietals.
Event
Chicago Grand Tasting
A walk-around Grand Tasting in Chicago with wines from participating Champagne producers and small bites.
About the event
Walk-around Champagne format
This walk-around Grand Tasting is centered on wines from participating Champagne producers. The event description points attendees toward discovering wines from all participating producers, so the core format is a tasting rather than a seated talk, class, or dinner program.
The tasting is described as offering a curated selection of wines from participating Champagne producers. No individual producer names are listed here, so the most specific supported subject is the participating Champagne producer group as a whole.
Food, place, and setting
Small bites are part of the walk-around format, paired with the Champagne producer wines. The event is described as taking place along the Chicago River, with the listed address at 317 N Clark St in Chicago.
RPM Seafood is identified as the Chicago restaurant venue associated with the event. The address and city details place the tasting in Chicago, while the format description keeps the focus on wine and small bites rather than a full restaurant meal.
Organizer and people
La Fête du Champagne is associated with the event organizer information, with Gracie Events LLC also named. Peter Liem and Daniel Johnnes are identified as founders of La Fête du Champagne.
Those names provide the main people context available for the tasting. The materials do not list presenting winemakers, individual Champagne houses, or a producer-by-producer lineup, so the public program detail remains at the participating-producer level.
Admission and timing
Individual admission is listed as a paid ticket with tax added, and ticketing is through Eventbrite. The event is also included in the Chicago Magnum Package, which combines the Grand Tasting with the Gala Dinner.
The timing information places the tasting on a Saturday afternoon in October 2025. Exact scheduling details belong in the event facts shown by the page, while the copy here keeps the planning summary focused on format, organizer, and admission structure.
Frequently asked questions
What is poured at the Grand Tasting?
The tasting features wines from participating Champagne producers in a curated, walk-around format.
Are specific Champagne producers named?
No individual producer names are listed here. The supported description is wines from participating Champagne producers.
Is food included?
Yes. The walk-around Grand Tasting is described as including small bites alongside the wines.
Who is associated with La Fête du Champagne?
La Fête du Champagne is associated with Gracie Events LLC, and Peter Liem and Daniel Johnnes are identified as its founders.
How is admission handled?
Individual admission is listed as a paid ticket with tax added, and ticketing is through Eventbrite.
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