The Ruinart Lunch ★ 4.7
A four-course lunch in the Maison Ruinart dining room paired with Ruinart cuvees, offered Fridays and Saturdays. Guests can add a visit to the UNESCO-listed chalk.
A guide to wine experiences in Champagne.
Wine Experiences in Champagne
Moet & Chandon Terroir Treasures Experience ★ 4.6
A vineyard-focused Moet & Chandon experience taking guests into the estate vines around Epernay, with a vineyard walk, cellar access and a Grand Vintage pairing.
Vintage 2CV Tour with Sabrage in the Vines ★ 4.6
A three-hour My Vintage Tour Company experience through the vineyards in a classic Citroen 2CV, with a tasting in the vines, sabering and a cellar visit.
Champagne Vineyard Helicopter Flight ★ 4.5
Sightseeing helicopter flights over the Montagne de Reims vineyards and Reims Cathedral from the Reims-Prunay aerodrome. Baptism flights and vineyard circuits.
Vendangeur d'un Jour Harvest Experience ★ 4.5
A grape-picker-for-a-day programme created by the Grand Reims tourist office and independent winegrowers. During the September harvest, guests pick and press.
Mercier Little-Train Cellar Experience ★ 4.5
The only laser-guided little-train ride through champagne cellars, at Mercier in Epernay. A panoramic lift descends to the 18 kilometres of tunnels for a train.
Wine Experiences in Champagne, FAQ
When is the best time to visit Champagne for wine?
Peak wine-travel season in Champagne is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
Do I need an appointment to taste at Champagne estates?
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
What hours do Champagne cellars and tasting rooms keep?
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
How does tipping work at Champagne tastings?
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
What is the one wine to try in Champagne?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Champagne rewards trust.