Champagne Tour with Private Driver - Ruinart & Family Vineyards
Ruinart is the oldest existing Champagne house, founded in 1729 by Nicolas Ruinart. Known as a Chardonnay dominant producer, the House was first to use the Gallo Roman chalk caves in Reims to store wine.
Highlights:
- Small group visit in the UNESCO listed chalk cellars of Ruinart followed by a double Cuvée tasting
- 1 family vineyard cellar visit & Premier or Grand Cru multi tasting.
- 1 multi tasting-only vineyard stop
Optional
- Reims Cathedral.
- Vineyard lunch or picnic in the summer.
Send us your questions, visit & lunch preferences, budgets & pick up address prior to booking so we can custom design your wine tour.
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Since 2001, we have provided private vineyard tour and personalised custom planned itineraries for Wine Lovers & Professionals in Champagne & top wine destinations around the world.
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We plan over 1,500 visits & curated tastings each year at artisanal family vineyards & famous estates.
Options
Up to 3 guests
Duration: 8 hours
Pickup included
What's included in Champagne Tour with Private Driver - Ruinart & Family Vineyards
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Champagne-Ardenne
You will spend the day in the Champagne countryside in the Reims Mountains according to the planning and your preferences. Vineyard Visits last about 1 1/4hrs Tasting stops last 30-45min
Maison Ruinart
Cellar visi and tasting
Inclusions
- Professional Expert Custom Planning, Reservations & Detailed Itineraries
- Drivers with varying degrees of English according to availability when booked.
- Presentation at Houses & vineyards in English
- Private transportation by Sedan up to 3 guests or Minivan up to 7 guests
- Lunch
- Train Tickets
- Vineyard Visits / tasting Fees from 220€ - 450€pp
- Luxury Vehicles & Specialist Guides
- More than one pick up and/or drop off locations
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- After 20 minutes late you are a no show with no refund.
- If you are late to any reserved visit, your appointment may be cancelled or reduced to respect the day's timing.
- If you stay longer at your last scheduled visit you must ask your driver if they are free to wait. A supplemental charge in cash may apply.
- Itineraries are not contractual & vineyard fees approximate, subject to last minute changes based on local conditions.
- Visit & tasting fees are paid directly on the spot if not prepaid
- No children under 18
- Wear good shoes & bring a warm sweater
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pick up anywhere between Reims and Epernay. We will coordinate by email after the reservation is confirmed and will help you plan the best trains if coming from Paris.
