About this tour
A full-day exploration of Champagne's prestigious houses and family growers in the Épernay or Reims region. You'll descend into the Veuve Clicquot cellars for a guided tasting, wander through the vine-draped village of Hautvillers, and discover how a smaller family-run estate crafts their wine. Lunch is served at a working champagne producer, paired with nine tastings across the day. The route takes eight to ten hours depending on your starting point.
Highlights
- Veuve Clicquot cellar tour with four-cuvée tasting
- Nine separate champagne tastings throughout the day
- Family winery visit revealing traditional production methods
- Lunch at a working champagne estate
- Hautvillers village walk and UNESCO vineyard viewpoint
- Tasting masterclass to sharpen your palate
- Minivan transport in groups of eight or fewer
What to expect
Your guide collects you in early morning from either Épernay or Reims, then drives through rolling vineyard terrain to Veuve Clicquot's underground cellars—expect cool, chalky passages and structured commentary on their production. You'll taste four of their signature releases. The drive to Hautvillers is scenic; the village itself is compact and walkable, with a viewing platform overlooking the classified slopes. Lunch breaks the day nicely at a smaller estate where you'll meet winemakers and taste more champagne. The afternoon visit to the family house feels more intimate, with direct explanation of their methods and philosophy. By the end you'll have tasted nine wines and absorbed genuine detail about how the region works.
Good to know
Book dietary requirements when you reserve. The tour isn't suitable if pregnant. Children under four aren't permitted. No animals allowed. Public transport connections exist near both pick-up points. Gratuities aren't included. The final return is 4:45 pm (Épernay) or 5:30 pm (Reims).
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