Champagne Harlin tasting tour: Cellar, production & three glasses

One hour to see how champagne is actually made, not just taste it

A guided tour of Champagne Harlin's cellar and winery in Marne Valley, where you walk through the production spaces, learn the stages of champagne making from a young, knowledgeable guide, and taste three champagnes plus a ratafia champenois. The tour runs about an hour and is offered in English or French. Minimum age is 18. All areas are wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Champagne house tour and tasting

• Introduction to Champagne Harlin history
• Explanation of champagne production stages
• Tour winery and cellar
• Tasting of three champagnes with guide

The experience

You start with the history of Champagne Harlin Père et fils and the house's approach to environment and quality. The guide then walks you through each stage of champagne production, pointing out the actual tanks, barrels and tools the house uses, not a display or a replica, but the working cellar itself. This is a small, family-run operation, so you're seeing the real scale and setup of how they work.

The tasting happens in the reception room after the tour. You'll sample three champagnes with commentary from your guide, plus a ratafia champenois. A local aperitif made from grape juice and brandy. The guide is a young enthusiast who enjoys passing on what he knows, so the conversation tends to be relaxed rather than formal.

What’s included

• Guided tour through the winery and cellar.
• tasting of three champagnes and one ratafia champenois.
• commentary on champagne production stages and the house's history.

Options for this experience

2 options

In French5 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:00

In English5 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:00

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Saturday5 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Champagne Harlin Père Et Fils

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see the actual production setup and learn how champagne is made from someone who works with it, rather than just tasting at a bar or a large visitor center. The small-house scale means you're in a working cellar, not a polished tasting room.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

How long does the whole tour take from start to finish?

The tour runs about an hour total, including the cellar walk-through and the tasting session in the reception room.

What exactly do I taste at the end?

You taste three champagnes selected by Champagne Harlin, with the guide explaining each one, plus one ratafia champenois. A regional aperitif made from grape must and brandy.

Is the cellar accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, all areas and surfaces in the cellar and winery are wheelchair accessible.

What's the minimum age to join this tour?

You must be at least 18 years old to participate, as the tour includes champagne tasting.