About this tour
A nine-to-eleven hour private excursion from Paris into the Champagne region with a WSET-certified wine specialist. You'll travel in a luxury Mercedes van to visit two contrasting producers: an established grand marque and a small family operation, both classified Grand Cru or Premier Cru. Your guide remains with you throughout, explaining terroir, production methods, and the region's economic story alongside tastings at each stop.
Highlights
- WSET level 3 wine expert guide for full day
- Visit both prestigious house and independent family producer
- Grand Cru and Premier Cru classified vineyards
- Tastings included at both locations
- Luxury air-conditioned Mercedes transportation from Paris
- Lunch reservation arranged (cost separate)
What to expect
You'll depart your Paris accommodation early morning in a comfortable van stocked with WiFi and bottled water. The drive into Champagne takes roughly ninety minutes. First stop is a well-established house where you'll tour cellars, learn chalk geology and méthode champenoise, then taste their range. After lunch at a reserved table (your cost), you'll head to a smaller grower-producer to see how independent makers operate differently. Your guide contextualises everything—from phylloxera history to current market pressures—making each tasting less formal than educational. Expect time on your feet in cool cellars and straightforward, conversational explanations rather than theatrical presentation.
Good to know
Lunch isn't included; budget €20–40 per person. Pram-friendly and wheelchair accessible throughout. Infant car seats available. Wear comfortable walking shoes; cellars stay around 10°C year-round. The van holds small groups comfortably. Book ahead; popular dates fill quickly.
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.