Staying at Monsieur Lallement’s 5* hotel in Reims, Grape Escapes guests will enjoy a luxurious level of service at the hotel as well as a gastronomic dinner in his award-winning restaurant. Please note that drinks have not been included as part of the journey of gastronomic discovery.

On day two, you will be met at the hotel by a luxury chauffeur-driven vehicle, which will accompany you throughout the day on a private basis. The day will commence with a visit to a small, family-run Grand Cru Champagne House for a tour of the fascinating Champagne-making process from press to bottle and tastings of three to five Champagnes, including vintage Champagne.

During the course of the day, you will also be taken to the beautiful village of Hautvillers, where Dom Pérignon lived and is buried for a comparative tasting session of three single varietal Champagnes and a platter of gourmet local delicacies. To add to the gourmet aspect of the tour, you will visit a medium-sized co-operative, which produces excellent quality Champagnes from the Vallée de la Marne. Here, you will discover Champagne production on a more industrial scale, and your tour will conclude with a delicious Champagne and chocolate pairing experience. Finally, you will visit the largest and grandest Champagne House, Moët and Chandon, where you will have an exclusive Dom Pérignon tour. You will be visiting some of the oldest areas of the cellars which are seldom visited by the public and a tasting of Dom Pérignon will conclude the visit in an elegant reception room at the Moët mansion. The highlight of the trip will undoubtedly be the gala dinner at Monisuer Lallement’s triple Michelin- restaurant in the hotel.

Region: Champagne

Type of Tour: Champagne and Gastronomy

Guide Price: From £1096 to £1372 per person

Accommodation: L’Assiette Champenoise – Reims

Number of Meals: 2 breakfasts, 1 light lunch & 1 gastronomic dinner

Number of Winery Visit: 3 Champagne Houses

Number of Wines Tasted: Approximately 11 Champagnes

Tour Transport: Full day private transported tour from your hotel (Mercedes S Class)

Dates/Availability: Available mid-week throughout the year (except January as well as between 10th February and 9th March when the hotel closes) and also at weekends from April to mid-November.