Embark on a personalized Champagne expedition in Epernay, discovering the famous Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards. Visit historic sites, taste exquisite champagnes, and explore the stunning vineyard landscapes.
- Parc Naturel Regional de la Montagne de Reims - On the route between Reims and Epernay, you’ll encounter the “Montagne de Reims” and its magnificent forest, leading you to the renowned vineyards near Epernay, the heart of the Champagne vineyards.
- Abbaye Saint-Pierre d’Hautvillers - In Hautvillers, known as the “Cradle of Champagne,” enjoy a private tour of the Church where Dom Pérignon, the spiritual father of Champagne, is buried.
We will share his story, revealing whether he truly invented Champagne!
-
Hautvillers - In Hautvillers, we’ll also visit the historic hillsides of Champagne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering a stunning view of Champagne overlooking the Marne Valley, where Dom Pérignon conducted his winemaking experiments.
It’s the perfect spot amidst the vineyards to capture unforgettable photos of you and the breathtaking scenery.
We’ll visit the first of two independent producers/growers you’ll meet during the tour, with insights into the Champagne-making process, including visits to the presses, wineries, and cellars.
You’ll taste three different Premier Cru Champagnes during a guided tasting*.
*Depending on the season and availability, this visit/tasting may occur in a village of the “Côte des Blancs” or in Aÿ-Champagne.
- Cramant - During your exploration of the “Côte des Blancs,” we’ll pass through Cramant, one of the renowned Grand Cru villages south of Epernay.
This region in Champagne is known as the “Kingdom of Chardonnay Grand Cru.”
- Oger - Oger is another famous Grand Cru village in the “Côte des Blancs,” celebrated for its “Blanc de Blancs” 100% Chardonnay Grand Cru.
Here, we’ll visit the second independent producer/grower of the day, with further explanations on the Champagne-making process, including visits to the presses, wineries, and cellars.
You’ll taste three more 100% Grand Cru Champagnes of your choice, with tasting advice to explore different “Blanc de Blancs” such as natural Champagne without dosage, extra brut, from old vines, vintage, or even aged in oak barrels.
We’ll also pass through other notable villages like Chouilly and Avize, near the largest Champagne bottle factory and the famous “Chateau de Saran,” the exclusive property where the luxury LVMH group (owners of Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot, Ruinart, Krug, etc.) hosts its top clients and VIPs, as well as the “Montaigu site” dedicated to Moët & Chandon’s Champagne production.
- Avenue de Champagne - During the tour, we’ll traverse another must-see UNESCO World Heritage Site, the “Avenue de Champagne” in Epernay, the Capital of the Champagne vineyard.
It’s considered “the most expensive Avenue in the world” with its prestigious Champagne houses, mansions, and 100 kilometers of cellars housing 200 million bottles.
A guided passage is planned to explain the history of its magnificent mansions and production buildings, owned for centuries by Champagne Houses like Moët & Chandon, Perrier Jouët, Pol Roger, and more.
- Private transportation
- Visits and tastings of 6 Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru
- Additional tastings of the 3 essential Champagne alcohols and aperitifs (Ratafia, Fine, Marc)
- Pick up in the perimeter of 6kms (3.7 miles) around Reims
- Private passionate guide/chauffeur
Discovery of the “Côte des Blancs” Grand Cru and the famous village and vineyard of Hautvillers in the historic hillsides of the Marne Valley listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO near Epernay, Capital of the Champagne vineyard.
In Hautvillers, village called the “Cradle of Champagne”, guided tour of the church of Dom Pérignon and the vineyard.
Pause at the most beautiful viewpoint of Champagne in the heart of the vineyard with explanations of viticulture management.
Visit the production sites of two families of independent producers/growers followed by commented tastings of a selection of 6 Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru, as well as the essential Champagne alcohols and aperitifs during additional tastings.
Discovery tour of the “Côte des Blancs”, famous area for its Grand Cru Chardonnay 100% Blanc de Blancs.
Commented passage through the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay, called “the most expensive Avenue in the World” with its 200 million bottles in the cellars.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
