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Epernay Private Tour: Gold Champagne Experience with Premier Cru vineyards visit

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Épernay

Embark on a private tour in Epernay and indulge in a gold champagne experience. Visit premier cru vineyards, explore historic villages, and savor the finest Grand Cru and Premier Cru champagnes.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Ay-Champagne - You will discover the historic hillsides of Aÿ-Champagne which are classified as World Heritage Site by UNESCO and its famous Grand Cru vineyards.

Do you know that the village of Aÿ-Champagne was the main center of the Champagne industry and still has a very special place ?

The kings of France had their own presses there from the 16th century and the wines of Champagne were formerly called “Wines of Aÿ”.

You will discover the historic village and its famous vineyard mainly planted with Pinot noir where we will tell you about the work of the vines, the grape varieties, this exceptional Terroir, sustainable viticulture…

We will also stop in front of the headquarters of famous Champagne Houses of Aÿ such as Bollinger, Deutz, Ayala…

You will taste the 3 famous Champagne spirits from the Goyard Distillery in Aÿ, which is the oldest Champagne Distillery founded in 1911 : Ratafia of Champagne, Fine of Marne, Marc of Champagne.

What's Included

Private transportation
Minimum of 6 Champagne tastings
At least 3 local spirits tastings
Personal guide/chauffeur
Lunch paired with a bottle of champagne for two

Additional Information

Explore the renowned Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards and communities of Champagne around Epernay: notably, the “Côte des Blancs” renowned for Chardonnay and the “Vallée de la Marne” with its historic slopes, which have earned UNESCO World Heritage status due to their heavy Pinot Noir plantings.

Experience a journey through the historic village of Hautvillers, the ‘Birthplace of Champagne’, visit the church of Dom Pérignon and tour the vineyards.

Tour the celebrated village and Grand Cru vineyard of Aÿ Champagne.

Embark on a discovery tour of the Grand Cru vineyards in Côtes des Blancs.

Take a break at Champagne’s most breathtaking viewpoints and further deepen your knowledge about vineyard management.

The tour concludes with tasting a variety of Premier cru and Grand cru champagnes at two independent producers/growers’ families, as well as renowned Champagne spirits.

Witness the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay, famously known as ‘the richest Avenue in the World’ due to its 200 million bottles stored underground.

Relish a friendly Champagne lunch.

Location

Office de Tourisme d'Epernay en Champagne

Avenue de Champagne

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Oct 17, 2023

Excellent Champagne Experience - Isabelle and Matthis were excellent tour guides as we had our private group (10) champagne experience. They are very knowledgeable and accommodating, and the experience was educational, relaxed and fun. I definitely recommend this tour. Well worth it.