The Connoisseurs from Reims (Private Half day Tour)
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Reims, France

Historical Tours hosted by Aÿ-Champagne Experience
4 hours and 30 minutes (approx.)
Up to 9 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 Reims
- 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
Pass byParc Naturel Regional de la Montagne de Reims
During the journey between Reims and Epernay, you will discover the "Montagne de Reims" and its superb forest to cross to reach the famous vineyards near Epernay, the Capital of the Champagne vineyards.
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 the tour with explanations on the Champagne making process, visit of the presses, wineries and cellars. You will taste there 3 different Premier Cru Champagnes during a commented tasting*. *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".
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 day with other explanations on the Champagne making process, visit to the presses, wineries and cellars. You will taste 3 others 100% Grand Cru Champagnes of your choice 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. 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.
1 hours and 30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Pass byAvenue de Champagne
During the tour, we will cross another must-see Champagne UNESCO World Heritage Site, the "Avenue de Champagne" in Epernay, the Capital of the Champagne vineyard. 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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Amazing
David_B, Oct 2023
Isabel was absolutely great. She was very understanding with our Australian language barrier but we all got it and enjoyed ourselves.
Responses from isabelle r
Thank you for your great comment, it was a great pleasure!
See you soon in Champagne!
Champagne all day!
Katherine_S, Aug 2022
Isabelle was an amazing guide for this beautiful region. Her knowledge and love of all things Champagne made our day so memorable. Would highly recommend!
Responses from isabelleR2381
Thank you for this nice message and it is with pleasure that I will meet you in Champagne for other discoveries :)
Top recommendation - must see
Andirock1, Apr 2022
RECOMMENDATION
Isabelle is a super nice and knowledgeable guide with incredible knowledge about the area, the people and the Champagne business!
We learned so much about Champagne during this 3,5h tour!
Great tips for buying great Champagne from smaller producers different from the “big” names everyone knows.
Good value - I strongly recommend this tour!
Responses from isabelleR2381
I will keep very good memories of your visit, it was a real pleasure to share my good addresses of Champagne producers in the best terroirs of Champagne (the addresses of the locals :) see you next time to discover others !
Wonderful tour for the area
Juhani G, Oct 2021
We had a lovely tour with Isabelle. We visited intersting small houses and drank excellent champagne. She also showed us very beautiful scenery. Strongly recommended!
Responses from isabelleR2381
What a pleasure to have shared with you our superb Champagne vineyards !