The Tour de France wrapped up with the usual parade to the Champs-Elyses featuring another day for the sprinters to put their speed on display. Even though this is the final stage of the race, there is an unspoken rule among the racers that the previous day is the last day to attack for the race lead.
Stage 20 of this year's Tour provided plenty of drama. An uphill time trial that would pit each rider against one another - mano a mano! Primoz Roglic came in to the day with a 57 second lead over his Slovanian compatriat Tadej Pogacar. Roglic was expected to protect his lead and ride into Paris in the leader's yellow jersey.
Sadly, fate was not on Rogilic's side. He had a bad day on the bike while Pogacar had an amazing day. The result was a stunning twist of fortune with Pogacar taking the yellow jersey and the overall Tour victory.
Typically, there is lively celebration with Champagne at the end of each stage and the end of le Tour. I don't recall seeing much spraying of Champagne at the end of this year's stages. And with the World Championships taking place the week following the end of the Tour de France, there was not much time to savor the victory.
Lucha Vino is taking time to slow down and celebrate with a matchup of Washington Sparkling wine and French Champagne.
Treveri Cellars 2015 Brut Prestige vs. Copinet Blanc de Blancs
