The Connoisseurs from Epernay (Private Half day Champagne Tour)
46 Reviews
Epernay, France

4WD Tours hosted by Aÿ-Champagne Experience
3 hours and 30 minutes (approx.)
Up to 12 travelers
Meet everyone at the start point
Mobile ticket
Offered in English
About
- 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 Epernay
- Private passionate Guide/Chauffeur
Pickup point
Multiple pickup locations offered. During checkout you will be able to select from the list.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop atAbbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers
In Hautvillers, village called the “Cradle of Champagne”, enjoy a private tour of the Church where the grave of Dom Pérignon, known as the spiritual father of Champagne, is. We will tell you his story and you will finally know whether or not he is the inventor of Champagne !
30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atHautvillers
In Hautvillers, we will also stop in the historical hillsides of Champagne listed as Word Heritage Site by Unesco to enjoy the most magnificent panorama of Champagne overlooking the Marne Valley, the place where Dom Pérignon carried out his experiments in winemaking. It is the ideal place in the heart of the vineyards to take unforgettable photos of you and this breathtaking landscape. We will visit the first of the 2 families of independent producers/growers that you will discover during your tour with explanations on the Champagne making process, visit of the presses, wineries and cellars. You will taste there, during a commented tasting, 3 different GrandCru/Premier Cru Champagnes*. *depending on the season and availability, this visit/tastings may take place in a village of the "Côte des Blancs" or in Aÿ-Champagne.
1 hours and 30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Pass byCramant
During your discovery tour in the "Côte des Blancs", we will go through Cramant which is one of the famous villages Grand cru located south of Epernay. This area in Champagne is called the "Kingdom of Chardonnay Grand Cru". We will also pass through other famous villages such as Chouilly and Avize, in front of the largest champagne bottles factory and near the famous "Chateau de Saran", the ultra private property where the luxury LVMH group (who owns Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot, Ruinart, Krug ...) receives its biggest customers and VIPs as well as the "Montaigu site" dedicated to the champagne making of Moët & Chandon.
Stop atOger
Oger is another renowned Grand Cru village in "Côte des Blancs" with the famous "Blanc de Blancs" 100% Chardonnay Grand Cru. This is where we will visit one of the 2 families of independent producers/growers of the tour with other explanations on the Champagne making process, visit to the presses, wineries and cellars. You will taste 3 100% Grand Cru Champagnes with tasting advice to discover the different "Blanc de Blancs" such as natural Champagne without dosage, extra brut, from old vines, vintage or even aged in oak barrels.
1 hours and 30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Pass byAvenue de Champagne
We will cross in Epernay, the Capital of the Champagne vineyard, the "Avenue de Champagne" , a must-see Champagne UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is considered "the most expensive Avenue in the world" with its prestigious Champagne houses, its mansions and its 100 kilometers of cellars which hide 200 million bottles. A commented passage is planned to explain the history of its superb mansions and production buildings belonging for centuries to the Champagne Houses like Moët & Chandon, Perrier Jouët, Pol Roger, etc.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Beautiful day, wonderful guide
Anna_D, Dec 2024
Really lovely. Had an expert guide (private to just our party of 2). Saw stunning views and vineyards, and family run Champagne houses.
Responses from isabelleInChampagne
Thank you Anna for your 5 star review, Champagne has no more secrets for you now !
Fun and interesting way to learn about champagne!
Compass22706360623, Dec 2024
Charlotte was professional, friendly and knowledgeable. She took us through small villages, to the original church of Dom Pérignon and to two small family champagne producers. It was a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon and I highly recommend this tour with Charlotte.
Responses from isabelle r
Bonjour ! Thank you so much for this amazing review, it was a beautiful moment with all of you. I hope to see you soon in Champagne :)
Tour of Champagne
Rachel_W, Dec 2024
Our tour guide Charlotte was very welcoming and had so much knowledge of the region for her young age. She was very interactive and answered all our questions with great English comprehension.
I highly recommend her and this tour and she was always willing to take a photo.
Responses from isabelle r
Bonjour Rachel, thank you so much ! Your review is amazing, it was a really nice moment for your birthday ! Hope to see you again in Champagne :)
Delightful experience
AntoniaL101, Dec 2024
Isabella was very personable, which alone made the tour a delight. Adding to that Isabella was extremely knowledgeable about the world, nay the universe, of Champagne. Quickly giving a concise, thorough and easily understandable background, Isabella expand on this and was able answer all the questions we had completely with a joyous spirit and a clear love of Champagne, the wine and the region. From Dom Perignon's church and the village where he experimented with the local wine, until he had perfected the Champagne method to the intimate boutique family run biodiverse organic Champagne houses to the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay we were allowed to experience it all. It was one of those serendipitous events that allowed us to meet Isabella and we feel all the more knowledgeable, worldly and fortunate for it.
Responses from isabelleR2381
Thank you Antonia, it was a pleasure to introduce you to the best of Champagne and to introduce you to Champagne tasting!
We had a beautiful time...
Jackie_L, Dec 2024
We had a beautiful time tasting champagne and seeing all the beautiful views of the area. I will never forget the views. Also, our guide was so knowledgeable, friendly, and kind. She did such a wonderful job.
Responses from isabelle r
It is with great pleasure that I read your kind comment! It was a great pleasure for me to show you the Champagne region! Hope to see you soon!