About this tour
A bespoke eight-hour tour through Champagne's finest family vineyards, curated by wine specialists with over two decades' experience. Your private Mercedes driver collects you from designated points and navigates you between carefully selected producers, each offering tasting sessions presented in English. The itinerary adjusts to your interests—whether that's exploring Reims Cathedral, tracing Dom Pérignon's legacy in Hautvillers, or strolling Épernay's grand Avenue. Lunch slots into your schedule at local bistros, estates, or countryside picnics.
Highlights
- Private sedan or minivan transport for up to seven guests
- English-language tastings at hand-picked family vineyards
- Bespoke itineraries shaped around your preferences
- Access to 150+ established Houses with reserved slots
- Optional Reims Cathedral or Hautvillers abbey detour
- Lunch at bistros, châteaux, vineyards or outdoor spreads
- Two-decade track record with consistently strong reviews
What to expect
Your driver collects you and spends the day ferrying you between producers, each visit typically running 60–90 minutes. Tastings happen in cellars, tasting rooms, or on terrace grounds. Expect to sample three to five different cuvées per stop, with staff explaining terroir, production methods, and the House's story. Mid-day, you'll break for lunch—anywhere from a casual bistro to a vineyard picnic, depending on your budget. The route stays flexible; if a particular vineyard captivates you, the schedule shifts accordingly. Late afternoon, you'll either head home or squeeze in one final stop before heading to your endpoint.
Good to know
Vineyard visits and tastings cost 170–400€ per person and must be paid upfront. Lunch ranges 35–130€ each. Train tickets from Paris to Reims (45 minutes) aren't included; book separately. Clients aged 18+ only. Lateness over 30 minutes means forfeiture of the booking. Drivers speak varying English levels. Overstaying incurs additional hourly charges.
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