Bubble Champane Tour from Epernay (Small group) – Grand Est, France

EXPERIENCE:

Visit a family of independent Champagne producers with an explanation of the champagne production process, visit of the press, winery, cellars and taste 3 Grand Cru/premier Cru Champagnes.
Champagne tastings are commented with tasting advices.

In the afternoon, you’ll also taste the 3 spirits of Champagne. The most famous, the Ratafia, is produced in Champagne since the 13th century. It’s rare (around 15 million bottles/year), little known by tourists but of very high quality. It is often drunk as an aperitif, digestif or with certain dishes. You’ll have the opportunity to discover it with 2 other spirits: Fine de la Marne and Marc de Champagne from the famous Distillery Goyard of Aÿ created in 1911.

Our discovery route in the Côte des Blancs passes in front of the Château de Saran, a prestigious property of the LVMH group (owner of Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot, etc.) and the production site of Champagne Moët & Chandon.

A commented passage is also planned in the very famous Avenue de Champagne in Epernay where are located the superb mansions and production buildings of the Champagne Houses Moët & Chandon, Perrier Jouët, Pol Roger…

When visiting the village of Hautvillers, “Cradle of Champagne”, enjoy a tour of the Church, where you will be able to visit the grave of Dom Pérignon, known as the spiritual father of Champagne.

We will stop to admire one of the most beautiful panoramic views of Champagne overlooking the Vallée de la Marne in the hillsides listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO where Dom Pérignon performed his experiments. It is the ideal location to take unforgettable photos of you and the breathtaking landscape.
Here we will also discuss sustainable viticulture and explain the management of the vineyard.

An unforgettable sparkling day in champagne !

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Discover the most famous vineyards and villages in Champagne near Epernay
Visit a family of independant producers and enjoy 3 Champagnes
Discover the famous “Côte des Blancs” and its Chardonnay Grand Cru
Visit the Church of Dom Pérignon in Hautvillers
Commented passage through the “Avenue de Champagne” in Epernay

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