Moet et Chandon

The Mr suggested a last minute detour to Epernay on our way back home to Germany, and a visit to Moet et Chandon. We had read that reservations were recommended but we took a chance & so incredibly happy we did!
They had an opening on an english-​speaking tour that was due to start in 20 min so we got a nice opportunity to freshen up from our drive & be ready in time
Our guide was very knowledgeable in the winery & our cave tour was extremely informative — we started with a video that showed how they gather grapes from all over the region to create their wines and that their master-​chef (I forget the term) actually designs their Imperial bottles so they taste the exact SAME every vintage year. Only when this person deems a harvest to have extraordinary qualities do they elect to create a batch from that one year’s varietal & those are the bottles that contain an actual year on the label
We also learned how they manually turn & process some bottles & the personal touch goes into every product they make… including the scrumptious Dom Perignon
I suggest getting the Reserve Tasting so you can enjoy a couple of nice glasses at the end of the tour & before going into the giftshop to indulge in the deliciousness you just sampled

WHAT a tour. Wow. Yes, it is commercialized, but why wouldn’t it be? It is Moet after all. We lucked out and there were only 5 of us on the tour. Elena was our guide for the day and she was very well informed, who really knew her stuff and answered any question that any of us had. She was a great guide!
You walk in and it’s all kind of incredible, trying to take it all in. You are greeted by someone that shows you the way to the front desk. At the front desk I checked in for my reservation for a tour and paid. They give you your tickets and information that you need for the tour and ask you to take a seat in the waiting room until it is time. Elena walked over, introduced herself and escorted us to the hallway where she began her tour. After a quick introduction you are taken to the next room and seated in front of a large screen. I found the video that they show you very interesting, it was nice to have the history and to understand some of the background before going down the steps to the tunnel.
While in the tours you don’t see much going on, it’s all pretty staged compared to other tunnels I was able to see, but it is incredible to see where this brand and this company all started! The old signs that they have up and on the walls there are antique and beautiful. You really forget where you are while you’re underground.
Elena continued to explain the history as well as how the actual process of the bottling happens, which is very interesting to learn about and see. From a walk around in the tunnels, you go into another room that is downstairs for your tasting! I decided to have two of the champagnes, I tried the rose, which I strongly encourage to try if you haven’t ever had it– now is the time! The person leading the tasting was very friendly and bubbly. He spoke to us like a friend, not like a wine snob or someone that knows more than you, he was very relatable, which didn’t go unnoticed for my mother and I. We were very happy with our guide Elena and this gentleman. For such a corporate place, they really know how to hire the right people.
When the tour came to and end, I was actually sad it was done! I had such a great time and was so impressed, I think I would even do it again if I was in the area a couple of years from now. I will definitely tell my friends and family about it. Overall we had a very nice time, it was definitely one of the highlights of tours we did in the area.

I love this place. I am a fan of moet&chandon. At this place u will know about how delicately champagne was made. Dont miss it!

A champagne tasting and a history lesson all in one, you really cannot get any better than a tour of the Moet & Chandon cellars in gorgeous Epernay.
Our tour was led by the most charming woman, who explained the history of Moet & Chandon, from its founding to its place in the hearts of royalty like Napoleon and Madame Pompadour. You walk through the cellars, which were originally carved by hand and go on for 18 miles! Along the way, you learn all about the way Champagne is made and the many little details that go into the process (the differences in the skins of grapes, the yeasts, the riddling of the bottles, etc). The tasting at the end allows you the choice between trying the Vintage Champagne and the Imperial Champagne, where you will feel nothing short of absolutely royal. Overall, this tour is chock-​full of fascinating information and will give you a new found appreciation for champagne and the beautiful culture behind every bottle.
Every time I see a bottle of Moet & Chandon, I think back to this day. I highly recommend this unique experience, as it has turned into one of my most fond memories of France.

So happy I got to come here as part of my Champagne tour in France. Moet et Chandon and Veuve Clicquot are as good as it gets.
The tour is really nice, and I believe it comes in four languages: French (obviously), English, Spanish and Japanese. The woman who gives the English tours has an extremely thick accent, but we were able to get the gist of what she was saying. When we first walked in, we split into different groups to make the group smaller and also by language of instruction. We started by watching a short movie about the history of the winery (as well as Dom Perignon). We then stood in the courtyard and were given the history of Moet and Chandon families and how they came together, as well as how Dom Perignon was joined at one point. Then the tour began.
It was interesting to see the caves downstairs, which were very huge and long. There were also pretty cool art displays throughout. It was nice to see all the different barrels and go through the process of making the champagne.
The best part however was the champagne tasting at the end of the tour. We tasted three different champagnes (Brut, Rose and Nectar). There were leftover glasses of champagne at the end, so I was lucky enough to get a few more sips. In the end, I ended up purchasing a limited edition bottle of Rose that came in a really pretty pink tin with a ribbon. I can’t wait to pop it open on a special occasion… like when I finally get engaged.
FYI: the tour I went on was over $ 200. There are cheaper ones but they won’t take you to the nicer wineries.

We came as part of a group tour and took the tour in English. Our guide was very interesting and lively. She had a great sense of humor and lots of fun facts in addition to the basic info about process.
Some information overlapped with the tour of G. H. Mumm in Reims, but there was also a lot of new information. For instance, there are 18 miles of tunnels on three levels where the champagne ages for this company alone.
We also learned about Dom Perignon, which used to be associated with Moet as one company but now is a separate company. The process is very labor intensive which explains why it costs so much.
The best part, of course, was the tasting. Moet is an excellent champagne and although we’ve had it before, we came away with a renewed appreciation and thirst for more. Unfortunately, no tasting for Dom.
They have a gift shop at the end where you can buy bottles to take home.
Excellent tour and highly recommended!

This was my third time at Moet et Chandon and my very favorite! We were staying at a château outside of Epernay and decided to have our concierge set up a day of champagnery tours for us and this one was definitely on my ‘return and must do again’ list. To me Dom is the king of all bubbly. The caves underneath the grounds are massive and full of rich, VERY rich history. You can see why bubbly costs so much! We opted for the English tour and private tasting. Well worth the price! We ended up leaving Moet et Chandon with several bottles of Champagnes that you can not find the in United States. Man were our bags heavy once we checked them on our flight from Paris! It will always be my favorite champagnery in France; the town of Epernay outside of the golden gates of Moet is worth exploring. And working off that bubbly buzz you are sure to have off the generous champagne pours! Voila!

A 1.5 hour train trip from Paris through the countryside lands you in the charming town of Epernay. Great tour, great info and even better Champagne! I took my niece as a 21^st birthday treat. The smart lady who helped us with our reservations recommended we pay for two different tastings so as to enjoy four different Champagnes. Brilliant suggestion! The entire experience was such a treat! We took the English tour and found the town of Epernay to be very easy to enjoy.

This is one of the more expensive tours, but worth it. The original caves have pick marks where they were hewn. The tour goes through entire process of winemaking.

Excellent tour, which is what makes this place so great. Sure, it’s commercial and large, but is easy to access and the caves are impressive! 29 kilometers of wine storage right under Epernay! The tour is comprehensive, reasonably priced, and includes a few glasses of bubbly depending on the option you choose. I’d recommend this as a place to start, and then head for the smaller, more interesting Maisons for the real tasting. White Star is, well, White Star whether in France or in the USA.

If you like to hit the bubbly then make this a MUST SEE attraction to be placed on your travel itinerary! Yes, traveling outside of Paris is a day trip but there’s lots of different things to weave into your day that makes the trip worthwhile.
During our stop here, they gave us a tour which covered the history of estate and walked us underground through the cellars which are filled with thousands of bottles. So much rich history and passion in one place. My favorite part of the experience was the sampling portion of course LOL! Making champagne is truly an art and it makes popping a bottle of bubbly for a special occasion much more meaningful!
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I have a friend that believes that if most people know about a Champagne house then it’s no longer good. Why? Because the popularity causes said house to have to keep up with the prodcution and things like outside sourcing causes quality to go down. However Dom Perignon maybe one of those rare exceptions. In fact I would say this is one of the revelatory Champagnes for me. Up until I had this I had no idea I would really actually like Champagne but then I’d really had some sub par product. When Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park was in town at Campton Place, they handed me a glass that made me do a double take. Well guess what? It was Dom Perignon. Absolutely fantastic.

I visited Moet & Chandon as part of a Champagne region tour. We also toured Mumms, and I was glad that we ended with Moet & Chandon since it was a more impressive facility and tour.
The tour really emphasizes the time-​consuming nature of the production of champagne and makes you appreciate its value, and specifically, the Moet & Chandon product (Dom Perignon in particular).

Des caves impressionnantes
Ici, dans cette avenue regroupant plusieurs maisons de champagne, nous avions choisi Moet et Chandon pour son prestige et n’avons pas été déçus. Ici tout est beau et grand. Quelle surprise de découvrir sous la belle batisse bourgeoise des kilomètres de caves et des centaines de millions de bouteilles stockées là. Après avoir tout appris sur la fabrication du breuvage nous avons pu le déguster éclairés par les explications interressantes du sommelier. Visite un peu chère c’est vrai (15 € par personne au minimum) mais on ressort ravis d’avoir cotoyé d’aussi près le luxe et un si beau savoir faire.

In Epernay waren wir nur auf der Durchreise, aber ein Halt um über die «Avenue de Champagne» zu Bummeln, soviel Zeit muss sein.
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Hier hat der Marktführer des Champagnerhandels, Moët & Chandon, seine Kellerei. Aus diesem Hause stammt der berühmte Champagner Dom Perignon. Früher hieß es oft, der Mönch «Dom Perignon» hätte das Champagnerverfahren erfunden, heute ist man bescheidener, jetzt heißt es nur noch: er hat das Verfahren «verfeinert»! Soll wohl heißen, das er es irgendwie geschafft hat, den Gärprozess in den Flaschen unter Kontrolle zu bringen, denn früher sind die Flaschen einem öfter um die Ohren geflogen, als einem lieb war.
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Für eine Kellerbesichtigung fehlte uns leider die Zeit, aber den Shop haben wir natürlich aufgesucht. Auch hier ist der Champagner um ¹⁄₃ günstiger als in Deutschland.
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Alles so schön rosa hier!

WOW! An amazing place to see the history of the region and get a nice little Champagne fix at the same time. If you are able to dine at Trianon, please do try — it is a fantastic experience.

There are many champagne houses, caves, and degustation locations in this area, but the tour of Moët et Chandon is worth it.
You get a 1-​hour tour through a bit of their HQ building and the caves below (where every bottle of Moët & Chandon ever has rested). You get a lot of info about how champagne is made; where the grande cru, premier cru and cru slopes are; which grapes M&C use; how Dom Perignon differs; how many miles of cave they have; and how only a handful of people can decipher the codes for which bottles are which.
For EUR14 you get the tour and a glass of champagne at the end. There are more expensive options that allow you to sample more at the end. Group sizes appear to be about 20.
There’s a very nice gift shop at the end.
Very educational and interesting. Some guides do a better job of projecting their voice than others.

N’hesitez pas a vous arreter pour une petite visite tres sympa, une petite degustation est offerte, pour ce rincer le gosier lollllll, allez en route pour une petite visite des caves de champagnes
ATTENTION LES PETITES BULLES MONTENT TRES VITE A LA TETE LOLLLLL

Situé tout en bas de cette très connu avenue de Champagne (toute rénovée) à Epernay, la maison Moët et Chandon est peut-​être aussi une de celle qui a le plus de notoriété.
La visite des caves est très agréable, le site a su garder son architecture d’antan et la petite dégustation à la fin n’est pas des plus désagréable

Je suis venu ici en tant que touriste, et je l’ai aimé. Aujourd’hui j’habite en France, mais je viendrais encore. Au moins, quand j’ai des visiteurs qui aiment la Champagne…
Pour moi, Moët & Chandon est LE NOM de Champagne. Les manies comme Kristal viennent et disparaissent, mais la substance qui Pere Dom Pérignon lui-​même a inventé est le trésor intemporel de la région.
Bien sûr, il y a beaucoup des touristes. Particulairement si vous prenez la tour en anglais… mais ils viennent pour un raison! Si vous venez aussi, prenez la dégustation «Imperiale.» C’est chere, mais vous goûterez les champagnes spéciaux, pas la vin mousseux que vous pouvez facilement — et à bon marché — acheter au marché.

Si vous avez l’occasion de passer en champagne, né ratez pas la visite des caves de la maison Moët & Chandon, pour mieux comprendre la magie de la formation des petites bulles de ce vin de luxe. La galerie compte pas moins de 28 kilomètres dans le sous sol crayeux d’Epernay — une visite inoubliable.
La visite comprend également la dégustation de plusieurs cuvées de champagne de la Maison.