About this tour
Spend eight hours exploring the Champagne region from Reims in a private Mercedes minivan, visiting three family-run producers to learn how this celebrated wine is made. You'll descend into cool cellars, taste ten different Champagnes across the day, and stop in Hautvillers—the village where Dom Pérignon first crafted his legendary blend. Lunch at a bistronomic restaurant in Épernay includes three courses and a glass of Champagne. The tour runs 9:30am to 6pm with hotel pickup and drop-off in Reims or Épernay.
Highlights
- Cellar tours at three independent winegrowers outside Reims
- Ten Champagne tastings throughout the day
- Three-course lunch with Champagne in Épernay
- Visit Hautvillers, birthplace of Dom Pérignon's method
- Private tour for up to eight people in air-conditioned minivan
- Vineyard stop to see where grapes are grown
What to expect
Your guide collects you from your Reims or Épernay hotel and drives you into rolling vineyard country. At the first producer, a winemaker walks you through fermentation, ageing, and bottling before you taste three of their releases in the cellar. You'll then visit Hautvillers to see the abbey where Dom Pérignon developed his techniques, followed by a break among the vines. Lunch comes next at a proper bistronomic restaurant—three courses with wine included. Afternoons involve two more tastings at smaller family operations, each offering a different style. By day's end you'll have encountered ten distinct Champagnes and understand the craft behind them.
Good to know
Minimum two people required to book. Hotel pickups only available in Reims and Épernay, not Paris. Not advised for pregnant travellers. Suitable for all fitness levels. Public transport runs nearby if you prefer independent travel.
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.