Grand Vintage Route, Clewel Travel

Private Grand Vintage Champagne Tour: Moët & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot

★ 4.8 43 reviews

12h 30m, pickup included, free cancellation.

from $790 per person

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Duration: 12h 30m
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Clewel Travel

Overview

This Clewel Travel day trip pairs Moët & Chandon in Épernay with Veuve Clicquot in Reims, with cellar tours and vintage tastings at both houses. The day runs about 12 hours and 30 minutes door to door, with pickup from your Paris hotel in a Mercedes E220 or Mercedes minivan depending on group size. At Moët & Chandon there are two high level tasting options: the Grand Vintage experience with two glasses, or the Moët Collection tasting, also with two glasses. At Veuve Clicquot the choice is between a four cuvée tasting or a longer comparative tasting of older vintages served with cheeses.

Between the two houses the route stops in Hautvillers, the village where Dom Pérignon developed the region's winemaking methods, for a viewpoint over the vineyards and the Marne and a short visit to the abbey church. Lunch is optional at a traditional restaurant in Épernay, at extra cost. The day finishes with a self-guided stop at Reims Cathedral, the coronation church of the French kings, before the drive back and drop-off at the hotel.

Reviewers repeatedly praise the drivers for punctuality and helpfulness, and one reviewer described tasting groups of no more than ten people at the champagne houses.

What's Included

Included

Veuve Clicquot Guided Cellars tour according to the chosen option:
N 1 "Une Seule Qualite" 1.5 hours, Tastings 4 cuvées: Brut Carte Jaune, Extra Brut Extra Old, Vintage 2015 and Vintage Rosé 2015
N2 "L'art du vieillissement". 2 hours comparative 4 cuvées: Vintage Brut 2015, Vintage Brut Rosé 2015, Vintage Brut 2002 en Magnum, Cave Privée 1990 with a selection of cheeses
Moet et Chandon Guided Cellars tour according to the chosen option:
N 1 "grand vintage" Up to 10 people, 1.5 hours. 2 glasses: MOËT Grand Vintage Blanc, MOËT Grand Vintage Rose. or tour with 2 Grand Cuvee
N 2 "MOET collection". Up to 6 people, 2 hours. 2 glasses: Moet Grand Vintage Blanc and Moet Grand Vintage Collection Blanc
Mercedes E220 business class for 2-3 people or Mercedes Minivan for 3-7 people
Hautvillers village Saint-Sindulphe church and Viewpoint visit
Reims Cathedral self-guided visit
All fees and taxes
Bottled water

Not Included

Tips and souvenirs
Meals

Itinerary

Hotel pickup, 07:30Pickup from your Paris hotel in a Mercedes E220 or Mercedes minivan, then roughly 2 hours of driving toward the Champagne region with one rest area stop.
Moët & Chandon cellars, 2 hoursGuided cellar tour and tasting in Épernay. Choose the Grand Vintage option, two glasses, or the Moët Collection option, also two glasses.
Lunch in Épernay, 1.5 hoursOptional and at extra cost. A traditional French restaurant, with time to enjoy the town known as the Champagne capital.
Hautvillers, 30 minutesShort drive of about 10 minutes to the village. A viewpoint over the vineyards and the Marne, plus the abbey church of Saint-Sindulphe.
Transfer to Reims, 30 minutesRoughly 28 km by road from Hautvillers to Reims.
Veuve Clicquot, 2 hoursGuided cellar tour led by Veuve Clicquot staff. Choose the 1.5 hour, four cuvée tasting or the 2 hour comparative tasting of older vintages with cheeses.
Reims Cathedral, 30 minutesSelf-guided visit to the cathedral where most French kings were crowned.
Return to Paris, 2.5 hoursDrive back of about 144 km, arriving around 20:00 with drop-off at your hotel.

What To Expect From The Tour

A day this long and this packed rewards a bit of preparation, from footwear to how you pace the tastings.

Wear comfortable shoes. The listing recommends comfortable shoes and clothes.
Long but smooth day. With a 07:30 pickup and a return around 20:00, plan for a full day.
Driver-led format. Your Clewel driver handles pickup and transfers, while the Veuve Clicquot cellar tour is led by that house's own staff. Reviewers often mention the drivers by role, describing them as punctual, attentive and helpful.
Food and drink. Bottled water is included. Lunch at the Épernay restaurant costs extra, and one reviewer described the reserved venue as excellent, so budget for the meal rather than expecting it in the tour price.
Bring a camera. The Hautvillers viewpoint looks over the vineyards and the Marne river, and one reviewer specifically mentioned flexibility for photo stops along the way.
Choose tastings in advance. Each house offers two tasting options, and the richer Veuve Clicquot option includes older vintages and cheeses over 2 hours. Decide which style suits you before booking, since the options differ in length.

Common issues. The main practical downsides are length and cost structure: meals, tips and souvenirs are not included, so lunch in Épernay is an extra expense on top of the tour price. The day is long, from 07:30 pickup to roughly 20:00 return, with about five hours of driving in total, and one reviewer noted heavy traffic on the return leg. The pace is fairly fixed, with set time blocks at each stop, though one reviewer did mention some flexibility for photos. One reviewer also had to cut the day short due to illness, which is a reminder that a trip this long depends on everyone in the party feeling up to it.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, pickup and drop-off at your Paris hotel are included. The listing shows pickup from the 75001 area at 07:30, and the return drop-off is around 20:00 after the drive back from Reims.

What Exactly Is Included In The Price?

Guided cellar tours and tastings at Moët & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot, transport in a Mercedes E220 or Mercedes minivan, the Hautvillers viewpoint and church visit, a self-guided Reims Cathedral stop, all fees and taxes, and bottled water. Meals, tips and souvenirs are not included.

Is Lunch Included?

No. Lunch at a traditional restaurant in Épernay is optional and costs extra, with about 1.5 hours set aside for it. One reviewer said the reserved venue was excellent and that the schedule allowed enough time to enjoy it.

What Are The Tasting Options At Each Champagne House?

At Moët & Chandon you choose between the Grand Vintage experience, two glasses in 1.5 hours, or the Moët Collection tasting, two glasses over 2 hours. At Veuve Clicquot the choice is between a four cuvée tasting lasting 1.5 hours and a 2 hour comparative tasting of older vintages, including a 2002 magnum and a 1990 Cave Privée, served with cheeses.

Can I Cancel If My Plans Change?

Yes, the listing states you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Anything inside that window is not covered by that stated refund policy.

What Should I Bring And Wear?

The listing recommends comfortable shoes and comfortable clothes. The day involves standing cellar tours at both houses plus time outdoors at the Hautvillers viewpoint, so dress for walking and for the weather on the day.