2 days in Champagne - Cellars, tastings and winemakers meetings

About this tour

Spend two days in France's Champagne region exploring both prestigious houses and family-run producers. Day one takes you through Reims and Epernay's grand cellars—Pommery, Veuve Clicquot, Mercier, and Moët & Chandon—with multiple tastings and a three-course French lunch. Day two shifts focus to small winemakers for seven tastings across different styles, a gourmet lunch, and a scenic drive through UNESCO vineyards past Dom Pérignon's village, a lighthouse, and windmill. Fourteen tastings, meals, and private transport included.

Highlights

• Fourteen Champagne tastings across grand houses and boutique producers
• Cellars of Pommery, Veuve Clicquot, Mercier, Moët & Chandon
• Meet small-scale winemakers in their own vineyards
• Three-course French lunch with Champagne on day one
• UNESCO vineyard drive, Hautvillers village, historic lighthouse
• Blanc de Blancs, Rosé, Brut, and Vintage styles tasted
• Private vehicle transport both days included

What to expect

Your first day balances scale and prestige. You'll tour through Reims' monumental champagne houses, descending into cool cellars stacked with bottles, learning production methods directly from staff. A proper French lunch anchors the afternoon before you head to Epernay's avenue—lined with more grand producers—for further cellar visits. Day two changes pace entirely: smaller, family-run producers welcome you into their operations where you taste their different cuvées and hear their stories directly. Between tastings, you'll drive through rolling vineyard landscapes, stop at Hautvillers (where Dom Pérignon worked), and see the region's quirky landmarks. Expect a mix of formal house tours and intimate producer conversations.

Good to know

Fourteen tastings over two days means pacing matters—eat the included meals and drink water between stops. Dinner isn't included; plan your evening meal separately. Drinks beyond what's provided at lunch cost extra. The region is accessible by public transport if you prefer not to book private transport, though having a driver removes logistics.