Bubble Tour from Epernay (half day small group Champagne tour)

EPERNAY

Organized by : Ay-Champagne Experience

From 130.00€

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English, French
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During this half-day tour in Champagne, you will discover the "Côte des Blancs" Grand Cru and the most famous villages and vineyards of Champagne around Epernay, visit a family of independent producer with a tasting of a selection of 3 Champagnes and enjoy the essential Champagne alcohols and aperitifs.

Highlights

Discovery of the Côte des Blancs Grand Cru and the famous village and vineyard of Hautvillers in the historic Champagne hillsides near Epernay.
Visit of the Church where Dom Perignon rests in Hautvillers.
Pause at the most beautiful viewpoint of Champagne in the heart of the vines.
Visit of a family grower, independent producer of Champagne.
Tasting of a selection of 3 Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru.
Enjoy the essential Champagne alcohols and aperitifs during additional tastings.

In detail

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Discovery of the famous villages and vineyards classified Grand cru and Premier cru around Epernay in the historic hillsides in the Marne Valley listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO, mainly planted with Pinot Noir.

Visit of a family of independent producer/grower with an explanation of the Champagne production process, visit of the press, winery and cellar. The visit will be followed by a commented tasting of several of their Champagnes.

In addition to the Champagnes, taste the 3 essential Champagne alcohols and aperitifs : Ratafia, Fine de la Marne and Marc de Champagne from the Goyard Distillery which is the oldest in Champagne.

Our discovery tour 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 etc.

When visiting the village of Hautvillers, the “Cradle of Champagne”, enjoy a tour of the Church where the grave of Dom Pérignon, known as the spiritual father of Champagne, is.

In Hautvillers, we will also stop to admire one of the most magnificent panoramic view of Champagne overlooking the Marne Valley 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 moment in Champagne !

Included

Departure in front of the Epernay Tourist Office, 7 Avenue de Champagne
Half-day tour all included with transport
Van Mercedes (small group tour max. 8 people)
Passionate local guide/chauffeur
Travelers' choice awarded by Tripadvisor and labels Ecotourisme and Vignobles et Découvertes