Épernay Private Champagne Tour
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Experience Highlights
Embark on an exclusive private champagne tour in Épernay, lasting approximately 3 h 30 min, and discover the Côte des Blancs Grand Cru and the historic village of Hautvillers, the birthplace of Dom Pérignon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Your driver-guide will pick you up from your accommodation within a 6 km radius around Épernay at the Tourist Office or at the train station, whichever you prefer.
You will enjoy visits to two families of independent winegrowers with guided tastings of 6 Grand Cru/Premier Cru champagnes, as well as tastings of the traditional Champagne spirits: Ratafia, Fine and Marc. The tour also includes a panoramic walk along the Avenue de Champagne in Épernay, known as "the most expensive avenue in the world", and a stop at the best viewpoint on the Côte des Blancs.
- Book your table at the "cradle of Champagne".
- Capture unique views from the Hautvillers viewpoint.
- Taste some of the most prestigious champagne varieties.
What’s included
- English or French speaking driver-guide
- Visit to the Abbey of Hautvillers (Dom Pérignon)
- Stop at the viewpoint on the Côte des Blancs
- Tasting of Ratafia, Fine and Marc de Champagne
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Step by Step
You will start in Épernay, the vineyard capital of Champagne, where your driver-guide will welcome you. After a brief introduction to the terroir of the region, you will head to Hautvillers, the picturesque village where Dom Pérignon once lived. There you will visit the abbey of Saint-Pierre, learn about the legend of the monk who perfected the méthode champenoise and admire the vines that inspired him.
From the highest point of the vineyards, you will enjoy an explanation of viticultural management and an unforgettable view of the Vallée de la Marne. You will then drive through Cramant, Chouilly and Avize, crossing the "Kingdom of Chardonnay Grand Cru" and stopping by the bottle factory and LVMH's most exclusive private estate.
The tour continues with a visit to two family houses: you will enter their century-old presses, cellars and cellars to taste 3 Grand Cru or Premier Cru in each. You will learn how to distinguish between a natural, extra-brut, vintage or barrel-aged Blanc de Blancs, and receive serving and pairing tips.
Before returning to Épernay, you'll take a guided stroll along the Avenue de Champagne, visiting its stately mansions and learning about the history of legendary brands such as Moët & Chandon, Perrier-Jouët and Pol Roger. This is the cherry on top of a tour that combines history, landscapes and, above all, the art of living Champagne.
