Family Champagne Estate Tour near Reims: Vineyard to Tasting

The winery and cellars sit on the same property as the vineyards, so you see the whole process without leaving the estate.

A guided tour of a family-run Champagne estate near Reims where you walk the vineyards, explore the winery and cellars, and taste two Champagnes with a family member. The estate is converting to organic farming, and the guide explains both traditional tank production and oak barrel methods, plus the challenges of sustainable viticulture in Champagne. The tour runs about two hours in a small group.

The experience

The estate sits 15 minutes outside Reims among working vineyards in a quiet setting. A member of the family leads the visit and walks you through each stage of production: the vines themselves, the pressing area, the winery where fermentation happens, and the cellars where bottles age. Because everything is gathered on one property, you move between the stages without a long drive, and you see how the work flows from season to season.

The guide explains the difference between their traditional Champagne made in stainless steel tanks and their parcel winemaking in oak barrels, and talks through what organic conversion means in practice: the difficulties, the benefits, and the work it takes. This is not a polished corporate tour. It is a working family estate, and the conversation stays grounded in the actual challenges of the vineyard and the cellar.

The visit ends with a commented tasting of two Champagnes from the estate, a chance to ask questions and talk with the family in a small, informal setting. Free parking is on site.

What’s included

• Guided tour of the vineyards, winery and cellars.
• two glasses of Champagne with commented tasting.
• small group setting with a family member guide.
• free parking on site.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:00

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (16 to 17 years) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

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.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Champagne Adrien Simon

Is this one for you?Two hours is short enough to fit before or after other plans in Reims, but long enough to move through the whole production chain without rushing: useful if you want to understand Champagne without committing a full day to wine country.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 17 years). Children under 16 can't be included in the booking.

What does the family guide actually show you during the tour?

The guide walks you through the vineyards, the wine press, the winery and the cellars, showing you how Champagne moves from vine to bottle and explaining the production methods the estate uses.

How long does the whole visit take?

The tour runs about two hours, including the vineyard walk, the cellar and winery exploration, and the tasting at the end.

What is the difference between how this estate makes Champagne in tanks versus barrels?

The estate uses both traditional stainless steel tanks for most production and oak barrels for parcel winemaking, and the guide explains how each method works and what it brings to the final Champagne.

What happens at the tasting?

You taste two Champagnes from the estate with commentary from the guide, in a small group setting where you can ask questions about the wines and the family's approach.