Exceptional wine tour
Explore 2000 years of history.
Nearly 30 meters underground, come and discover the fascinating history of the Crayères Chalonnaises from Gallo-Roman antiquity to the present day while discovering the process of making Champagne.
The Balincourt Crayères represent an exceptional heritage which is part of the Hillsides, Houses and Cellars of Champagne listed as UNESCO World Heritage.
Visit to the Gallo-Roman Chalk Quarries and Tasting
Visit to the Gallo-Roman Chalk Quarries and Tasting
1h00
5 reviews
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4.5
27,00 €
per person
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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About the experience
1h00
2-20 persons
1 tasting
Instant booking
Visit and tasting
Available in:
French,
English,
German,
Dutch
What's included
1 tasting
Tasting
Guide
About the host
Heritage Crayères 1804
To ensure optimal aging, the house contains a real treasure “an underground cathedral”. This old chalk quarry, operated in medieval times, was used to supply stones for the construction of houses and churches.
These majestic Gallo-Roman chalk pits sinking nearly 30 meters underground, forming part of the hillsides, houses and champagne cellars listed as UNESCO world heritage sites, were used from 1804 for the production and aging of champagne.
The galleries (representing a storage capacity of 2 million bottles) today serve as a cellar for the best vintages signed Balincourt. They allow champagne to be stored away from light at a constant temperature (10°C) and humidity.
Made in the strict tradition of the greatest champagnes, it is distinguished by magnificent complex aromas, bubbles of great finesse and a delicate finish.
To ensure optimal aging, the house contains a real treasure “an underground cathedral”. This old chalk quarry, operated in medieval times, was used to supply stones for the construction of houses and churches.
These majestic Gallo-Roman chalk pits sinking nearly 30 meters underground, forming part of the hillsides, houses and champagne cellars listed as UNESCO world heritage sites, were used from 1804 for the production and aging of champagne.
The galleries (representing a storage capacity of 2 million bottles) today serve as a cellar for the best vintages signed Balincourt. They allow champagne to be stored away from light at a constant temperature (10°C) and humidity.
Made in the strict tradition of the greatest champagnes, it is distinguished by magnificent complex aromas, bubbles of great finesse and a delicate finish.
Extras proposed by Champagne Balincourt
Prestige Tasting
Tasting of an additional vintage: Brut 1er Cru or Rosé Brut
For adults
€8.00
Per guest
Tasting 1804
Tasting of an additional vintage: Brut de Craie - Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru
For adults
€17.00
Per guest
Things to know
Cancellation:
Full refund of the experience if cancellation takes place up to 24 hours before the start of the experience.
Tasting:
No alcohol tasting for underage children.
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Where is the experience located?
14 Rue Basse de Compertrix, 51000 Châlons-en-Champagne, France
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Reviews of Visit to the Gallo-Roman Chalk Quarries and Tasting
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5 reviews
Romualdo
4.5
6 days ago
Excellent visit to the historic cellars, very good explanations of the Champagne process and excellent attention received. The champagne we tasted was very good. Thank you!
Sandra
5.0
1 month ago
Cedric
4.5
2 months ago
Courage for the future
Paule
4.0
5 months ago
Pleasant welcome, interesting presentation.
Kurt
4.5
10 months ago
Very interesting tour with a lot historie about how to nake champagne and what the Chalons Chal Quarries have been used since Roman period.
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