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Thomas is a top performer
Had a great tour, delicious lunch and tasted many tasty champagnes. Guide Thomas was great 👌🏻 we had the biggest laugh!
Champagne Tasting Class and Lunch near Epernay
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $103 / person
- Location
- Ay
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 60 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 12
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- À La Française
- Meeting point
- Meet us at 10:30am at our head quarter, Le Clos Corbier, in Mareuil-sur-Ay
Description
Be welcomed in Mareuil-sur-Ay at a typical Champagne House (Le Clos Corbier). After a Champagne quizz, train your nose to identify the different aromas and flavors that can be found in Champagne through an olfactory workshop. Get competitive as you get to identify blindly 3 different Champagnes from boutique wineries all while eating some local snacks. Immerse yourself into the french lifestyle with a traditional lunch which consists in homemade regional specialties paired with a variety of Champagnes. Please indicate any dietary restrictions and/or allergies (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.) We may charge an additional fee if these are not notified within 24 hours prior to the experience.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Entrance fees for visit and tastings at one family-run winery
6 Tastings
Small-group tour (maximum 12 persons)
Lunch
Local English speaking guide
Not included
Private transportation
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
60 reviews
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Champagne Tasting Class and Lunch near Epernay take?
Champagne Tasting Class and Lunch near Epernay lasts about 3 hours.
How much does Champagne Tasting Class and Lunch near Epernay cost?
Prices start at $103 per person for this Ay experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Champagne Tasting Class and Lunch near Epernay for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet us at 10:30am at our head quarter, Le Clos Corbier, in Mareuil-sur-Ay. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Champagne Tasting Class and Lunch near Epernay offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Champagne Tasting Class and Lunch near Epernay worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 60 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by À La Française.
Reviews(60)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
M
This was a great wine...
This was a great wine tasting and lunch experience with Les Cobler. We loved the small family champagne making story and learning the process and doing the recap sense and taste testing before lunch. Lunch was brilliant , the host was fantastic , we really thought this was one of our Reims/Epernay tasting experience.
Operator response
Bonjour, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the family Champagne experience, tasting, and lunch. We’re thrilled it was a highlight of your time in Reims and Épernay. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards, A La Française Champagne Team 🥂
D
A wonderful half-day outing
This is a must-do if you are in the Champagne region. Le Clos Corbier is a lovely smaller champagne house. I attended with my 82 year-old mother and my three adult daughters. Our tour guide, Kevin, was knowledgeable and funny and he made sure everyone in the group enjoyed the tour while learning a lot about the art of champage-making. I also highly recommend having lunch. It was a wonderful way to wrap up a beautiful morning in a beautiful place with lovely people.
Operator response
Dear Denise, Thank you so much for this wonderful review, it truly warms our hearts! We are thrilled that four generations of your family had such a memorable morning together at Le Clos Corbier. Kevin will be so happy to read this! A bientôt in Champagne, we hope to see you back very soon! Best regards, A la Française Champagne Team 🥂
A
Wine tasting with lunch
Very good service and nice tasting. The food was delicious and the champagne was flowing.
Operator response
Bonjour, So glad the welcome, the tastings, the food and the Champagne all delivered such a wonderful experience! A bientôt in Champagne, we hope to see you back very soon! Best regards, A la Française Champagne Team 🥂
7
Cozy and welcoming
What a fun experience. Very knowledgeable and friendly guide (Ana), nice tasting and delicious lunch afterwards.
Operator response
Bonjour, Thank you so much for your kind words! A knowledgeable and fun guide, great tastings and a delicious lunch to finish, that really is the perfect combination! Champagne is best enjoyed more than once, and we would love to be part of your next visit! Best regards, A la Française Champagne Team 🥂
S
Fabulous tour
This tour was incredibly informative and the guide she was amazing. I particularly liked the educational part which was done in a very fun way. The champagne tasting was great and I really understood champagne much better after the tour. The lunch was really delicious with lots of French food. We would definitely recommend this to anybody coming to the area.
Operator response
Bonjour, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the tour and found it both informative and fun. I'ts great to know the educational aspect helped you better understand Champagne. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in the future! Best regards, A LA FRANCAISE CHAMPAGNE TEAM
T
Learning about champagne and enjoying a delicious meal!
Have done many vineyard visited and this was one of the best. We were presented with an interesting description of the process of making champagne and the best part is that after we were given a very fun and engaging "quiz" that let us review what we had learned while testing our skills as smelling different wine nuances. It was a great idea that really helped us to remember what we learned while having a fun time and tasting yummy champagnes. And then we had a delicious lunch. It was a great tour.
M
Very nice informative & delicious tour
Take a look with one of the smaller champagne houses and you will be surprised. Nice setting - lots of info on the proces of making the champagne- a fun quiz and of course a good variety of champagnes. Add an enthusiastic guide and a really nice lunch and you have a lovely half day to spent. Highly recommended. And take a stroll after the tour through the vineyards or town ti even the alcohol in your blood 🙏
Operator response
Bonjour, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you had a lovely day, enjoyed the lunch, and learned a lot about the champagne-making process. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Best regards, A LA FRANCAISE CHAMPAGNE
G
Unforgettable experience
Very nice discovery! Informative, fun, interesting with a passionate guide who experienced the harvest in different ways (harvest, press, cleaning of the vat, etc...) so knows what he is talking about.
Operator response
Bonjour, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are glad you enjoyed such informative and fun experience with our passionate guide. We hope to welcome you back for another experience soon. Cheers! 🍾 A la Française team
C
Just book it!
One of the best and most engaging wine tours and a great lunch Estelle was amazing, positive and knowledgable
Operator response
Bonjour, Many thanks for your lovely review, this is highly appreciated !!! We are very happy to read that you enjoyed the tasting class experience ! Best regards, A LA FRANCAISE CHAMPAGNE TEAM
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