It used to be that the only wine not from the region that was drunk in Champagne was Bordeaux. And vice versa. It has changed a bit now. But inspired by this connection we have
Can you really taste nothing but champagne for a whole wine tour? Somebody asked this question and the obvious answer is, of course. To drink champagne is always a pleasure and to drink high quality
What is “best” is very personal. Wine, as all things that have to do with taste, is a question of personal preferences. Not everyone likes foie gras or oysters. But what is certain is that
Yes, champagne is sparkling, it comes from a region two hours’ drive east of Paris, and it is (mostly) white. But within those boundaries, there’s an amazing diversity. There’s no red champagne (although there is
Champagne is the world’s most powerful wine brand. It is immediately associated with festivities and luxury. But there is also another side to it, the people who grow vines and families that make them. More
What do you want to get out of a wine tour in France? Tasting the most expensive and famous wines? That’s easy; you just go to any luxury restaurant and open your wallet. But what
The harvest in Champagne started early this year; the earliest villages already on August 20. I went to Champagne Chassenay d’Arce in the Côte des Bar, the southernmost part of Champagne, on the first of
We have of course our unforgettable southern hemisphere tours at the beginning of 2023 (read about those elsewhere). We are right now also planning for other tours in 2023. Already you can read about our
Don’t miss the opportunity to visit one of the most famous wine regions in the world. Champagne today has many competitors – a variety of other sparkling wines. Many of them are less expensive than
Champagne wine tour: luxury and gastronomy at the very highest level — In the world of wine, champagne is synonymous with celebration. However, on this tour we will show you that champagne is so much
Champagne and Bordeaux wine tour, luxury and gastronomy at the very highest level Experience two of France’s most prestigious wine regions on the same tour — On this 9-day tour you will enter into the magical
Champagne wine tour: luxury and gastronomy at the very highest level — In the world of wine, champagne is synonymous with celebration. However, on this tour we will show you that champagne is so much
The Three Classics Wine Tour: to Champagne, Chablis and Burgundy (or Sancerre) — We call this trip The Three Classic! It takes you to three of the most classic wine regions in France: Champagne, Chablis and
It is always a pleasure to walk the vineyards in the fall. Sometimes the grapes are still there, depending on the time of harvest (which you actually don’t know until a few days before). The
Champagne had a successful year – commercially – in 2021, with a record turnover and excellent sales also in volume, a stark contrast from the meagre 2020. From a grower’s perspective, it was a more
It is a special feeling to visit wine regions in September and October, with the harvest either in full swing or about to start or just finished. We offer three wine tours this coming autumn:
The best way to learn about Champagne is spending a few days in the region. And it is certainly the most enjoyable way. You will learn by tasting and listening to our hosts at the
It is not easy to choose between Champagne and Bordeaux. That is why we offer you the Grand Wine Tour, a 9-day wine tour where you will get to know these two great French wine
It feels great to get out into the vineyards again. We have already been to quite a few wineries and every place we go they say “it is so great to see you again!” So
Champagne has a long and exciting history, and it has been a success story ever since champagne sales took off in the 1950s. Now around 300 million bottles of champagne are sold worldwide every year.
Instead of choosing between Champagne and Bordeaux, you can go to both. This Grand Wine Tour is a 9-day tour where you will get to know both these two prestigious, classical French wine regions. We
What makes Champagne so special? You will have the answer to that after our tour in Champagne. You will learn through visits to both large houses and small growers, through fascinating tastings and 100 %
Everyone who tastes wine knows that you learn more if you compare two, or more, wines at the same time. You will often discover things you wouldn’t find if you taste the wines separately. It
Julien and Sarah Launois are champagne producers in the small village of Mesnil-sur-Oger. They started only six years ago but they already export most of their production. We visited Julien and Sarah during the very
You don’t have to choose between Champagne and Bordeaux. We offer you the chance to go to both regions. This Grand Wine Tour is a 9-day tour that includes both these two magnificent, world-renowned wine
