- Durata
- Half day, about 4 hours, with a day trip from Paris
- Dimensione del gruppo
- 6–24 pers.
- Destinazioni
- Champagne
- Budget indicativo
- Da 260 € a persona
Champagne is a protected appellation, and its houses and growers organise visits according to their own calendars. Cellars are often underground, cool and extensive, and the tour explains the second fermentation in bottle, the riddling process and the role of the cellar master. For a corporate group, the visit gives a clear view of a craft that depends on patience, precision and blending across years.
The blending session is the most engaging part of the day. Guests taste the base wines from several parcels or vintages, and each composes a small cuvée under the guidance of the house's team. Bottles are labelled for the group, and the session can be followed by a lunch or a tasting of the house's own range.
The day suits a client programme, a leadership reward or a team event that values a shared, sensory experience. We advise on the best houses for groups, as some only welcome visitors by appointment and many prefer small numbers.
Obiettivi
- Give a group a close look at a protected appellation and its craft
- Offer a hands-on blending session that people remember
- Combine a cellar visit, a tasting and a lunch in one day
- Use the Champagne region as a setting for a client or leadership programme
Svolgimento
- 1We approach the house or grower and confirm the date, the group size and the format of the visit and blending session.
- 2The group travels from Paris by private coach, with a stop in Reims or Épernay for the visit.
- 3The cellar tour explains the production process, with time in the cellars and a view of the riddling racks.
- 4Guests taste base wines and compose their own cuvée under the team's guidance, then bottle and label it.
- 5A lunch or tasting follows, and the group returns to Paris in the late afternoon, or to the hotel of its choice.
Da sapere
- Visits are subject to each house's calendar. Many houses do not accept large groups on weekends or during the harvest.
- Cellars are cool and often damp. Guests should bring a layer and comfortable shoes.
- The coach transfer from Paris is a full day. A driver should not be planned from the group, and alcohol rules apply throughout.
- Bottles produced in the session are for personal use and are not for resale.
Budget indicativo
Indicative, from around €260 per person excluding VAT for a cellar visit, a blending session and a tasting, with private coach from Paris. Lunch and additional bottles are priced separately. Subject to the house's availability.
Domande frequenti
Can the group visit a famous champagne house?
Some houses welcome groups, but many reserve their visits for trade or existing clients. We will propose several options and confirm the house that accepts the booking.
How long does the trip from Paris take?
Reims and Épernay are reached from Paris in roughly one and a half hours by car or coach, depending on traffic. Groups are usually collected at the hotel and travel together.
Can the blend be personalised with the company name?
Yes, with a custom label for the group's bottles, subject to the house's rules on labelling. The label design and quantity are agreed in advance.
