About this tour
Spend eight hours exploring Champagne's finest houses and family vineyards in northeastern France. Start with a guided double tasting at Moët & Chandon, then visit Dom Pérignon's resting place in Hautvillers village before heading to an independent family vineyard for a vineyard walk and triple tasting. Private sedan or minivan transport included with English-speaking driver; tastings and lunch arranged separately according to your preferences.
Highlights
- Double tasting session at Moët & Chandon's production facilities
- Visit Dom Pérignon's tomb in the historic Hautvillers abbey
- Walk through working vines at a family-operated estate
- Triple tasting of single-producer champagnes
- Private transport for up to seven guests
- Itinerary customised before departure
What to expect
You'll be collected by private car and driven to Moët & Chandon for a structured tasting of two house champagnes, then travel to Hautvillers to see the tomb of Dom Pérignon in the village abbey grounds. The afternoon moves to a smaller family vineyard where you'll walk amongst the chalky slopes before tasting three distinct vintages in a cellar or tasting room. Lunch happens between visits; options range from casual bistros to fine dining depending on budget. Expect moderate walking on vineyard terrain and standing during tastings. All presentations occur in English.
Good to know
Vineyard visits and tastings cost €200–400 per person and must be prepaid; lunch runs €35–250 per person depending on choice. Arrive on time—thirty minutes late means forfeiture of fees. Cardiovascular fitness advisable due to vineyard slopes. Minimum age eighteen. Drivers speak varying levels of English. Extended time beyond the eight-hour window incurs additional charges.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.