The Champagne Tour — May 2026
A curated, intimate journey through Épernay, Reims, and the heart of Champagne.
For one week, a small circle of guests will experience Champagne through private tastings, elegant meals, and moments crafted with intention.
This is a boutique itinerary designed for travellers who value elegance, connection, and the art of slow, beautiful travel.
Overview
- Duration: 5 nights, 6 days
- Region: Champagne only (Épernay, Reims, and surrounding villages)
- Group Size: Limited to ten guests
- Accommodation: Private château, exclusively for Luxe Maha guests
- Pace: Slow, refined, curated — no rushing, no crowds
Themes of the Week
- Quiet Luxury — refined experiences without excess
- Connection — shared meals, real conversations
- Heritage — the stories, land, and people behind the Champagne
- Celebration — the black-tie dinner at the château
- Simplicity — Champagne enjoyed with intention, not hurry
Maisons We Visit (suggested list)
Your curated Champagne experience includes private tastings and cellar visits with a selection of iconic and boutique Maisons, including:
- Ruinart — UNESCO-listed chalk cellars
- Billecart-Salmon — refined, understated elegance
- Huré Frères — meet-the-winemaker experience
- Taittinger — historic Gallo-Roman caves
Full Maison list and schedule shared upon invitation.
Signature Moments
- Black-tie dinner at the château — an evening of Champagne, elegance, and French refinement
- Private château stay — spacious salons, quiet gardens, and slow mornings
- Hautvillers vineyard picnic — overlooking the village of Dom Pérignon
- Meet the winemaker at a family Maison
- Champagne pairings throughout the week
- Four curated lunches showcasing the flavours of Champagne
- One free day lunch for personal exploration
What’s Included
- Five nights in a private château
- Breakfast daily
- Welcome dinner with live harpist
- Four curated lunches
- Black-tie gala dinner
- All Champagne tastings
- All in-region transfers in a private Mercedes van
- Hautvillers vineyard picnic
- Private château hosting by sommelier Zelda Delgado
- One lunch intentionally left free for guests to explore Champagne’s cafés, bistros, and brasseries.
Next Step
To receive your private itinerary, pricing, and formal invitation, please complete the request form below.
Épernay, France | May 2026
Hosted by Zelda Delgado
Because Champagne isn’t simply poured — it’s experienced.