AN AMAZING WINE TOURISM EXPERIENCE
Explore 2000 years of history !
Nearly 100 feet underground, come and discover the fascinating history of Chalons Chalk Quarries from Gallo-Roman period to the present day while understanding the Champagne elaboration process.
Balincourt's chalk quarries are an outstanding heritage part of the Champagne Hillsides, Houses and Cellars inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
- An exceptional site of more than 6000 sq m
- Ground floor access, ideal for families and people with reduced mobility
- Free entry for children under 7 years old
| Duration | 1 Hour |
|---|---|
| Bring along | Sweater or jacket recommended, the temperature in the chalk quarries is 10°C / 50° F all year round |
| Participants | from 2 to 20 participants |
Further information
This wine tour will take you to the heart of the Louis Balincourt Champagne House in Châlons-en-Champagne. Our multilingual and experienced guide will introduce you to the fascinating history of the Châlons Crayères (Chalk Quarries), which were formed in the Jurassic period (the time of the dinosaurs). The exploitation of the quarry by man dates back nearly 2000 years, and you will discover its history up to the beginning of the 19th century when champagne found an incomparable setting there to carry out its long aging.
While visiting our production and storage site, we will also introduce you to the Champagne production process around historical production tools.
The experience will end with a tasting of 3 Champagne Balincourt Cuvée (Brut Séduction + Brut Premier Cru + Brut de Craie or Rosé Brut).
At the end of the visit, you can browse the "Champagne's Got Talent" boutique, which brings together around fifty gems from Champagne to continue the experience after the visit!
