Champagne touring doesn’t get better than in Aÿ, where family producers and historic vineyards offer fantastic experiences. Two standout tours deserve special attention: The Le Clos Corbier Champagne House Tour ($30.85) provides excellent value with three tastings and hands-on learning in just 90 minutes. For active travelers, the Afternoon E-Bike Tour from Reims ($128.54) combines UNESCO vineyard landscapes with quality tastings in a half-day adventure. Both tours feature passionate local guides who bring the region’s traditions to life. Let’s explore our top-rated champagne experiences in Aÿ.
Key Points
- The Le Clos Corbier Champagne House Tour offers a 1.5-hour educational experience with three tastings of family Champagnes, starting from $30.85 per person.
- The Afternoon E-Bike Champagne Tour from Reims explores UNESCO-classified vineyards, includes a 45-minute wine tasting, and is priced from $128.54 per person.
- Both tours provide knowledgeable guides, emphasize local family-run wineries, and have received excellent ratings of 4.8/5 or higher.
- The Le Clos Corbier tour is suitable for all ages and available in English or French, while the E-Bike Tour has age restrictions and requires participants to be able to ride a bike.
- These tours offer unique opportunities to learn about Champagne production and enhance appreciation for the local Champagne culture.
Aÿ-Champagne: Champagne House Tour and Tasting Class
Although situated just 15 minutes from the renowned town of Epernay, the family-owned Champagne House of Le Clos Corbier in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ offers visitors an immersive Champagne-tasting experience.
The 1.5-hour tour includes three tastings of the house’s family Champagnes, including a Grand Cru Vintage, along with a champagne quiz and olfactory workshop to identify aromas and flavors.
Priced from $30.85 per person, the tour provides excellent value, as confirmed by its 4.8/5 overall rating based on 137 reviews.
Guests praise the knowledgeable guides and the educational, entertaining nature of the experience, which can be enjoyed in either English or French.
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Afternoon E-Bike Champagne Tour From Reims
Departing from Reims, the Afternoon E-Bike Champagne Tour offers an immersive experience exploring the UNESCO-classified vineyards of the Champagne region.
Priced from $128.54 per person, this 3.5-5 hour small-group tour (max 8 participants) includes a 2-hour bike ride, a scenic viewpoint, and a 45-minute wine tasting at a family-run winery.
The tour provides an electric bike, helmet, and transportation from Reims via air-conditioned minivan. Participants can expect 3 champagne tastings and knowledgeable English-speaking guides.
However, the tour isn’t suitable for children under 16, pregnant women, or those unable to ride a bike.
With an overall rating of 4.8/5 from 13 reviews, this tour promises a memorable champagne adventure.
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The Sum Up
Aÿ-Champagne offers two excellent champagne tour options. The Champagne House Tour and Tasting Class provides an in-depth look at the champagne-making process, while the Afternoon E-Bike Champagne Tour from Reims allows visitors to explore the vineyards at their own pace. Both tours provide a unique and informative champagne experience in the heart of the Champagne region.