We enjoyed this tour from beginning to end. If you are interested in learning not only about champagne, but also about the culture in this region, then this is the perfect tour.
We enjoyed this tour from beginning to end. If you are interested in learning not only about champagne, but also about the culture in this region, then this is the perfect tour.
JB was a first rate tour guide with a wealth of knowledge about the wines and the Sancerre region we traveled. We recommend this tour to anybody who visits Paris. You won't be disappointed.
I would first like to start this review thanking JB for not leaving me and my best friend behind when we got lost on our way to the meeting site (it was completely our fault put the wrong address in the Uber request).
This tour was so much more than just tasting Champagne. We really got to learn a lot about French history through visiting several historical sites. We got to try a lot of tasting local treats such a yummy crispy puff dessert or cheese from a local vendor.
We also were taken to have lunch at a restaurant where all the options were delicious.
And then there was the Champagne. There was plenty of it! Make sure to bring some water along with you to hydrate! I guess what im trying to say with this review is that yes there will be Champagne, and if bubbles are your fancy this trip will disappoint.
Buy JB really trying to give you a quality experience which includes all the other things I mentioned and I greatly appreciated it!
Dear Katherine,
Thanks a lot for the lovely words you wrote about your Champagne Enthusiast Tour and me:), it was really nice to share that day with you. Thanks for your confidence. Hope to see you again in one of our other tours.
Cheers,
JB
First of all, our tour guide Jean Bernard (JB) was so delightful. We had to leave very early for our day in Reims & Epernay. He greeted everyone at the cafe where we met the minibus. The minibus was very comfortable for the long trip. JB provided hot coffee & pastries for us on the way to Reims - very thoughtful and delicious. Our stop in Reims included the cathedral (spectacular) and a biscuit & cheese shop. It was so obvious that the owner's and JB had an excellent rapport. Everything was delicious and there was no pressure to buy anything. Loved going to Mumm. It was a wonderful, informative tour. Lunch was delicious and it included local wines. Couldn't ask for more. Moet Chandon, a small local winery (amazing), Dom Perignon's tomb and a WWI cemetery finished the afternoon. JB was just amazing. We fit in so many things into 1 unforgettable day. I would highly recommend this tour. Thanks for a great day, JB!!
Dear Christine,
Thanks a lot for the lovely words you wrote about your Champagne Enthusiast Tour and me:), it was really nice to share that day with you. Thanks for your confidence. Hope to see you again in one of our other tours.
Merci !!!
JB
Mum and I booked this last minute as she really wanted to experience the Champagne region - little did I know that our guide JB would show us so many incredible things.
Though a 7am early start was required, for how much you pack into the day, it is absolutely necessary - visiting both incredible wineries, exploring their cellars, tasting so many delicious snacks along the way, and hearing about the history of the region from JB was incredible.
JB was one of the most incredible guides I've ever had the pleasure of meeting - he was funny, knowledgeable and really tried to provide a full experience for everyone on the tour. He really went above and beyond the day to make it an incredible experience.
I highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting more than just a standard Champagne wine tasting experience!
Dear Emma & Patricia,
Thanks a lot for your review about your Champagne Enthusiast Tour, your words really touched me, it was really nice to share that day with you and your mother. Thanks for your confidence. Hope to see you soon during one of our other tours in Burgundy and Loire-Valley.
Cheers,
JB
We had originally booked a burgundy tour, but messed up the dates, fortunately there was availability on the Champagne tour. The guide JB really made the trip. JB has a genuine appreciation for French history and a pride in French viticulture. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour around the champagne region, especially the tour of Reims Cathedral and the Joseph Desruets winery. We loaded up on good champagne and cheese to enjoy back home.
Alex & Katie
Dear Alex & Katie,
It was a great pleasure to finally...:) spend a day with you. Thanks for the kind words you wrote about the tour. I hope you will have the opportunity to come back to enjoy our Burgundy, Loire-Valley wine tour this time:). Thanks for my friends from the Joseph Desruets estate they had been very pleased to meet you.
Cheers,
JB