No need to reinvent the wheel when the organizers of Terre et Vins de Champagne say it clearly:
"This project was born out of a genuine
desire to share our passion for authentic Champagne wines. Champagne
soils are subtle and, as a result, sometimes difficult to understand
when tasting sparkling wines.
This
is why we invite you to taste once a year the latest vintages coming
from more than 30 different soils. You will also have the possibility
to taste future cuvées right after the foam taking process.
The
" Terres et Vins de Champagne " tasting session is a unique experience
in Champagne and stands out as the place where wine lovers gather
around authentic and honest wines produced by practical winemakers.
17 winemakers, driven by the same passion and convinced of the quality and diversity of the Champagne Terroirs."
The most straight forward definition of Vins Clairs I could find was in Tasting Vins Clairs (March 07) by Jamie Goode, here is is:
This is only the second edition of Terres et Vins de Champagne.
The event takes place at Castel Jeanson in Ay on April 19.
Trade and Media session from 9:30 AM to 2 PM
General Public session from 2 PM to 5 PM
Thanks to Francis Boulard, one of the 17 producers for bringing this to my attention.
Peter Liem had a detailed review of the first edition (April 2009) on Besotted Ramblings.