Classic Prestige Champagne Tour
Discover the art of Champagne through a beautifully balanced journey that blends the prestige of iconic houses with the intimacy of boutique producers. The Classic Prestige Champagne tour is ideal for travelers looking to enjoy the rich diversity of the Champagne region in one thoughtfully curated day.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning enthusiast, this experience delivers a harmonious mix of refinement, authenticity, and sensory indulgence.
Visit 1: Iconic Champagne House – A Grand Introduction
Your day begins with a guided group tour and tasting at one of the world’s most renowned Champagne houses located in Reims, such as:
- Ruinart – France’s oldest Champagne house, where you’ll experience the elegance of Blanc de Blancs, known for its fresh citrus and floral notes, or indulge in the complexity of Dom Ruinart 2013. Сайт Rosé selection offers a vibrant mix of red fruit and spice, with Dom Ruinart Rosé 2009 showcasing depth and finesse.
Veuve Clicquot: Taste the iconic Yellow Label Brut, a structured blend of Pinot Noir, Meunier, and Chardonnay, with notes of pear, brioche, and citrus.
Taittinger: A house renowned for finesse, where the Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs offers a pure, creamy expression of Chardonnay, and the classic Brut Réserve – a high-Chardonnay blend offering aromas of peach, white flowers, and vanilla, with a smooth honeyed finish.
Mumm: Known for its vibrant, Pinot Noir–forward style, you’ll enjoy their Cordon Rouge—crisp, citrusy, and ideal for aperitif lovers.
- Lanson: Explore their Le Black Label—dry and energetic with zero malolactic fermentation, known for its crisp, precise style, with bright citrus, orchard fruit, and a touch of brioche.
This portion of the tour offers a deep dive into the heritage, cellars, and signature styles that have made these maisons legendary across the globe. The tastings are more than just bubbles—it’s a lesson in the house style, cellar philosophy, and terroir-driven blending techniques that define each maison’s reputation.
Visit 2: Boutique Winemakers
Next, your Champagne journey shifts to the intimate world of artisan winemaking, with a private or small-group experience at a hand-selected boutique domaine.
These intimate visits offer a behind-the-scenes look at the art of gastronomic Champagne, often produced in small quantities and rarely exported.
Choose from over 50 exceptional family-owned estates, в том числе:
Pierre Paillard (Bouzy): Taste structured, vineyard-driven Champagnes from this ninth-generation family estate, known for its low-dosage, terroir-expressive Pinot Noir blends.
Geoffroy (Ay): Discover vibrant, mineral-rich cuvées crafted with precision and depth. Their Expression Brut и Rosé de Saignée are both layered and gastronomic, perfect for pairing.
Alexandre Penet (Verzy): A pioneer in ultra-low and zero-dosage Champagnes, offering bold, precise cuvées that reflect Grand Cru terroir with striking clarity.
Augustin: Taste ethereal, biodynamically farmed Champagnes, often fermented in amphorae or oak, offering a rare look into natural, experimental winemaking in Champagne.
Gounelle-Lassalle: A hidden gem producing refined, food-friendly cuvées with long aging and a commitment to quality over volume.
At these hidden gems, you’ll meet the winemakers, walk the vines, and taste gastronomic Champagnes that reflect the character of the terroir and the passion behind every bottle.
Conclude with Champagne Bars & Local Producers
Your itinerary can be enhanced with additional stops at some of the region’s finest Champagne bars or cellars, tailored to your style and curiosity. Discover rare vintages and cult favorites at places like:
Perrier-Jouët – Known for its floral, elegant style.
Leclerc Briant – A biodynamic producer with bold, expressive wines.
Gosset – The oldest Champagne house, offering rich, full-bodied cuvées.
Besserat de Bellefon – Specializing in creamy, gastronomic Champagnes.
Boizel – A family-run house with refined, balanced Champagnes.
Or sip with locals in lesser-known villages, where small producers craft Champagnes for France’s most celebrated tables
Duration: full-day
Что вас ждет:
- A perfect mix of famous and family-run Champagne houses;
- Tastings of top vintages and limited-production cuvées;
- Customization options for those who want to go beyond the bottle;
- Ideal for first-timers and seasoned Champagne lovers alike.
Book your “Champagne Tour with winetasting” with Carsons Travel Concierge.
