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Day Tour

3 Vineyards

“Discover the famous vineyards of the Champagne region : Montagne de Reims, Marne Valley and Côte des Blancs”

Learn

the specificities of the three grape varieties of the Champagne vineyard : Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.

Taste

12 Champagne cuvées during this day and discover the typical features of their specific terroirs.

Discover

the art of blending during an oenology workshop and taste the base wines used in the elaboration of Champagne.

Program of your day

Morning

Your driver guide welcomes you at the reception of your hotel for a full day tour in the Champagne vineyard.

Your day begins with the discovery of a domain located in the Marne Valley. During a guided tour of the winery and its cellars, you will learn the process of Champagne elaboration. Then, you have the opportunity to discover the art of blending during an oenology class especially organized for you. You will taste the base wines of the 3 grape varieties and you will learn how to recognize their typical aromas. The tour ends with a commented tasting of 3 Champagnes of the domain.

You then head to Hautvillers – a charming Unesco-listed village which is nested on the historical hillsides of Champagne. Trace the history of Champagne and visit the church where Dom Perignon is buried. This famous monk is said to have invented the blending of crus and to have brought major improvements to the Champagne making process.

Lunch

Your lunch takes place in the most charming restaurant of the village. There, you enjoy a tasting lunch composed of regional specialties paired with 3 single varietal cuvées. Your oenology initiation continues during this lunch : while discovering Champagne and food pairing, you can also compare the specificities of the 3 types of grapes (100% Chardonnay, 100% Pinot Noir, 100% Pinot Meunier)

Afternoon

In the early afternoon, you head to Epernay for a walking tour of the Avenue de Champagne, where the opulent mansions of Great Champagne Houses are settled.

Keep heading South, to Côte des Blancs area ! We invite you to discover the magnificent property of another top-range Champagne producer from there. During a commented tasting of 3 Champagnes, you will discover the specificities of this iconic vineyard and the minerality of the Chardonnay grown in Premier and Grand Cru villages of this area.

Your day in the Champagne vineyards ends with a drive on the Champagne Scenic Road of the Montagne de Reims vineyard. A last tasting is scheduled : discover the unique aromas of 3 Champagnes from this area – renowned for the quality of its Pinot Noir.

Your drive guide drops you off at your hotel in Reims.

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NB : the itinerary is subject to modifications according to the availabilities of our partners.

Included

Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Reims
Transportation in a comfortable aircon minibus.
English speaking driver guide.
Oenology class : tasting of base wines and 3 Champagne in a domain of the Marne Valley
Tasting-lunch : regional specialties paired with 3 single varietal Champagne
Commented tasting of 3 Champagnes from a producer of the Côte des Blancs
Commented tasting of 3 Champagnes from a domain of Montagne de Reims
Guided tour of the UNESCO sites : Hautvillers and Avenue de Champagne

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