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Food & Champagne Experience from Epernay (Private tour)
Epernay, Grand Est
From 7 hours to 8 hours
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History
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What You Will Do
Discover the famous Grand Cru and Premier Cru villages and vineyards around Epernay in the historic hillsides of the Marne Valley listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO and the Côte des Blancs.
Visits to 3 families of independent Champagne winegrowers/producers with explanation of the Champagne making process.
Playful workshop to discover the different aromas of Champagne and its 3 emblematic grape varieties : Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay.
15 commented tastings (9 Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru plus the famous wines, alcohols and aperitives of the region) in gastronomic pairings with local dishes and products are planned in order to discover the gourmet secrets of the Champagne region.
During the visit of 4 authentic Champagne places selected for you, more than 15 flavors will awaken your taste buds !
Commented passage in the famous "Avenue de Champagne" of Epernay, called “the most expensive Avenue in the world” with its 200 million bottles in the cellars.
Visits to 3 families of independent Champagne winegrowers/producers with explanation of the Champagne making process.
Playful workshop to discover the different aromas of Champagne and its 3 emblematic grape varieties : Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay.
15 commented tastings (9 Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru plus the famous wines, alcohols and aperitives of the region) in gastronomic pairings with local dishes and products are planned in order to discover the gourmet secrets of the Champagne region.
During the visit of 4 authentic Champagne places selected for you, more than 15 flavors will awaken your taste buds !
Commented passage in the famous "Avenue de Champagne" of Epernay, called “the most expensive Avenue in the world” with its 200 million bottles in the cellars.
What's Included?
- 15 commented tastings: 9 Champagnes Grand Cru/1st Cru plus famous local wine, alcohols and aperitifs
- Private visits, workshops, experiences, tastings and food/Champagne pairing included
- Pick up and drop off is in Epernay or in the perimeter of 6kms (3.7 miles) around Epernay
- Private transportation
- Passionate local private guide/chauffeur
- Discovery of several Ratafias, Fine de la Marne, Marc de Champagne and Coteaux-Champenois
- Visits to 3 family estates of Champagne Grand Cru and Premier Cru producers
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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Mareuil-sur-Ay
1 hour 15 minutes
The workshop, experiences, tastings and visits are planned in famous vineyards and villages typical of Champagne around Epernay the Capital of Champagne : Aÿ-Champagne, famous for its Pinot Noir Grand Cru and its prestigious Houses such as Bollinger and Deutz, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ where Billecart-Salmon, Philipponnat are located, Oger in the Côte des Blancs and Monthelon. In order to better understand all the gourmet pairings selected for you during this day, you'll start at a producer with a playful workshop to discover the aromas of Champagne and then rediscover them during the tasting of different Champagnes. If you successfully pass the olfactory and taste test, we'll give you a Champagne knowledge certificate! You will taste during the day 9 Grand Cru/Premier Cru Champagnes blended or single varietals Champagne as Blanc de blancs, Blanc de noirs and discover non-dosed natural Champagnes, extra brut, brut, dry, rosé, from very old vines, vintages, single plots or aged in oak barrels.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Aÿ-Champagne Experience.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Guide Options
- Guide - English
- Guide - French
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