A V2, Reims and a Jeroboam

It was fierce competition yesterday, as cars criss-crossed Northern France making their way to their overnight destination of the Champagne city of Reims. En route they had discovered hidden V2 rocket bases from WW2, astonishing driving roads and countryside; until the fields gave way to vines, on their final approach to Reims. Some even came across a pair of WW1 tanks left on the battlefield in memory of those who had fallen.

After some quick relaxation and a ‘quick wash and brush up’ it was off to Champagne Charles Heidsieck for a glass with Cyril Brun cellar master of Charles Heidsieck. After a tour of the cellars and a glass of Brut Prestige; the single most expensive bottle of Champagne ever opened on the ‘Run popped its cork. A Jeroboam of 1989 for all to share; it being the closest vintage to Top Gun’s 1986 release date.

‘Runners then headed into the bright lights for dinner and an evening of fun.