Bubbly Champagne
a Grapetrotters Adventure in September 2024 - 4 nights
Join Pierre Gouttenoire in Reims in the harvest month and eat & drink like a royal! Visit fantastic Champagne houses in the Vallée de la Marne, Montagne de Reims and Côte des Bar wine regions. 3 glamorous days in the world's top sparkling wine region.
Monday, September 2 - 2024
ARRIVAL IN REIMS, GUIDED VISIT & WELCOME DINNER
You will arrive at the hotel in the afternoon and after check-in, we will meet for a guided tour of Reims city and its beautiful Cathedral. On this first evening, we will enjoy a welcome dinner with an introduction to Champagne.
Please notice that travel to and from Reims is best by TGV train from Paris (takes around 45 minutes).
Tuesday, September 3 - 2024
LA VALLEE DE LA MARNE, CHAMPAGNE & BRIE
Today we will go on the discovery of Vallée de la Marne famous for Pinot Meunier based wines and its small Champagne vignerons especially biodynamic producers.
Between 2 Champagne visits & tastings, we'll stop at a Brie cheese dairy, which is another local produce and one of France's most iconic cheeses.
Lunch will be provided at one of the wineries. We will finish our first day by a famous Champagne House in Reims.
Free evening in Reims to rest, explore, or eat & drink more (or all of the above!)
Wednesday, September 4 - 2024
LA MONTAGNE DE REIMS & EPERNAY (Côte de Blancs)
Today we will become more familiar with Pinot Noir & Chardonnay in Champagne and head around Epernay to understand the terroir effect and the Echelle Des Crus.
We will visit 3 wineries, including one on the famous Champagne House located in Avenue de Champagne! We'll of course also enjoy another lovely lunch served up with more wine!
Stop in the charming village Hautvilliers.
Free evening in Reims to rest, explore, or eat & drink more (or all of the above!)
Thursday, September 5 - 2024
LA CÔTE DES BARS
In La Côte des Bars we will go on the discovery the southern part of Champagne AOC and of Rosé de Riceys wines. Lunch will be at the winery.
In the evening we will enjoy a special dinner in Reims hosted by a famous Champagne House.
Friday, September 6 - 2024
Au revoir!
After breakfast at the hotel, check-out, and departure.
THIS TRIP INCLUDES:
Guide: Pierre Gouttenoire
Roundtrip transportation in mini-van or small bus from Reims
Accommodation in 4-star hotel in central Reims (4 nights)
Winery visits & tastings, group activities, guided visits and tickets
All meals in great mentioned local restaurants or farms (standard wine included)
NOT INCLUDED:
Transportation to and from Reims on day 1 and day 5, and meals not specified in the itinerary.
COST:
Cost per person (based on double room occupancy): 2800 euro
(single occupancy 3000 euro/p.p.)
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