Mar 27, 2023

Champagne day trip with Moet Chandon and family winery from Paris

If you have planned a trip in Paris, keep in mind that Champagne region is located less than two hours of drive going Est of the french capital. Main cities are Reims, Troyes, Chalons and Epernay. You can in the same day visit the 13 century Reims cathedral (picture), Moet Chandon headquarters in Epernay with […]

If you have planned a trip in Paris, keep in mind that Champagne region is located less than two hours of drive going Est of the french capital. Main cities are Reims, Troyes, Chalons and Epernay. You can in the same day visit the 13 century Reims cathedral (picture), Moet Chandon headquarters in Epernay with two tastings, and a family winery which provide a similar quality Champagne, because  the winemaking process is very controlled there. Moet Chandon, belonging to LVMH holding, owns also Dom Perignon, Mercier, Ruinart and Bollinger.

The interest of the majors Champagne house is the stunning cellar 30 meters underground. Family wineries have the advantage to concentrate every steps of the process in their estate, from the press to the bottling machine, which is not the case in the majors  located in city center from the beginning,  they have move their press and vats in the countryside. 

Perrier-Jouet outdoor bar and official boutique, just beside Moet ! (picture by Champagne-tours.paris)

Family wineries, called in France “vigneron indépendant”,  welcome you by a family member (those selected by Champagne-Tours speak a good english), and you can purchase bottles under 25 euros, and have an unforgettable 4 glasses by tasting session (picture at Voirin-Jumel).

Tasting at Voirin-Jumel family winery, Grand cru of Cramant village, summer 2022. Picture by Champagne-tours.paris

Epernay is just 30 minutes from Reims, so it’s possible to visit also the cathedral if you mention it as a request.

Reims cathedral fro the backside with the Archbishop Palace. Winter light. (Picture : champagne-tours.paris)

Get more information here to book your full-day tour from Paris with a driver guide !

 

Champagne Tours is a French company that accompany you from your Parisian hotel for day trips in the most famous sparkling wine region in order to discover its heritage, its history, its landscapes and its cellars.