About this tour
A 4.5-hour afternoon tour departing Reims at 2pm that takes you through the Champagne region's heartland. Visit Hautvillers, the village where Champagne was born, then call at two independent producers to taste six distinct cuvées and learn how they craft their wine. You'll return to Reims Centre train station by 6:30pm with a solid grounding in traditional méthode champenoise and a cellar's worth of flavours under your belt.
Highlights
- Explore Hautvillers and Dom Pérignon's burial church
- Six tastings across two family-owned wineries
- Learn traditional Champagne production techniques firsthand
- Small groups of maximum eight people
- Air-conditioned transport throughout
What to expect
After meeting your English-speaking guide at the train station, you'll head into wine country by vehicle. Hautvillers delivers the historical context—a quiet village centred on its abbey church, where you'll stand in the place where Dom Pérignon himself lies. From there, you'll move to the first producer for three tastings with explanation of their methods. A similar experience awaits at the second winery. Expect to be on your feet for short periods and to engage with winemakers or their staff keen to discuss their craft. The pace is unhurried; this isn't a rushed tick-box exercise.
Good to know
Book with at least one other person—solo travellers need a companion or you'll be offered a reschedule or refund. Children under 10 aren't permitted. No pets allowed. Bring water and snacks if needed; neither is provided. Wear comfortable shoes for village walks. Public transport serves the meeting point if you need alternative travel.
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