Invitations To 300-year-old Private Cellars In Champagne

Immersive, expert-led journeys tailored to individual passions, designed exclusively for private parties and featuring a signature Mandarin Oriental welcome and touches.

Mandarin Oriental has partnered with The Luminaire, who create luxury travel experiences that offer a deeper understanding of the world, to design a collection of transformational journeys for a growing number of our hotels. 

On a three-day journey designed for Mandarin Oriental, Paris, explore the Champagne region, meet producers and cellar masters of iconic houses and enter invitation-only cellars for exclusive tasting experiences with world-leading viticulture experts.

Descend 30 metres and unlock gates to a completely private section of the legendary Moët & Chandon cellar in Épernay and taste a selection of the 280-year-old Champagne house’s acclaimed grand vintages. Hold a sabre to open fine vintages, with tutelage in the art of sabrage, in a private masterclass with the sommelier at Royal Champagne, head behind closed doors at Dom Pérignon, before discovering the unique biodynamic techniques of Leclerc Briant in a one-of-a-kind experience exclusive to The Luminaire.

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Garden view at Mandarin Oriental, Paris.

Day 1 - Arrive at Mandarin Oriental, Paris

Begin your journey at Mandarin Oriental, Paris. This contemporary five-star hotel is a short walk from the Louvre and Jardin des Tuileries. The Luminaire can arrange a private spa suite experience with Champagne at the award-winning spa or reserve a table for Champagne cocktails at the hotel’s Bar 8. The Luminaire can also make arrangements for dinner at Camélia, which serves French seasonal dishes, overlooking the hotel’s landscaped garden.

Day 2 - The Spirit of Champagne

After a leisurely breakfast, your private driver will whisk you away from Paris toward the heart of Champagne. In just two hours, arrive in Épernay — the sparkling capital of the region and home to some of the world’s most revered vintages.

Your first experience takes you behind the scenes at Leclerc Briant, a pioneer of biodynamic winemaking. During your private cellar visit, discover the estate’s visionary approach to viticulture and explore La Croisette, its celebrated single-vineyard site cultivated in harmony with nature since the 1950s. Learn from expert vintners about the delicate balance between soil, vine, and sustainability, then conclude with an intimate tasting overlooking Épernay’s rolling hills and vine-laced horizons.

Continue your journey to the Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa, an oasis of modern luxury surrounded by vineyards. Here, you’ll take part in a private sabrage masterclass, mastering the art of opening a bottle of Champagne with a traditional Napoleonic sabre — and toasting your success with a glass of the freshly uncorked vintage.

As evening falls, choose between our curated Michelin-level dining experiences, where gastronomy meets art, or venture into a nearby hidden gem bistro for an authentic taste of regional cuisine. Stay overnight at the Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa, where wellbeing, elegance, and the spirit of Champagne blend seamlessly into one unforgettable experience.

Day 3 - Legends of Champagne

After a leisurely breakfast, step into the storied world of Moët & Chandon, one of Champagne’s most iconic and historic houses, founded in 1743.

Here, you’ll discover the art of Haute Œnologie — Champagne-making elevated to its most refined expression. Enjoy a private tasting of the esteemed Grand Vintage collections, including the exquisite Collection Impériale Création No.1 — a rare, multi-vintage prestige cuvée and the first of the house’s cuvées d’exception, released every two years in the lead-up to Moët & Chandon’s 300th anniversary in 2043. A true treasure for collectors and connoisseurs alike.

Your journey continues behind closed doors at Dom Pérignon, where an intimate tasting experience awaits in the hushed, chalky cellars. Savor vintages not available anywhere else in the world as you trace the legacy of Dom Pierre Pérignon, the visionary monk said to have “tasted the stars” in 1693 when he first discovered Champagne’s effervescent magic.

As the afternoon draws to a close, your private driver will return you to Paris — carrying with you the timeless sparkle of Champagne’s finest traditions.

Inclusions

From £4,590 per person, for three days, based on two guests sharing.

1 night in a Superior Room at Mandarin Oriental, Paris with breakfast
1 night in a Garden Junior Suite at Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa with breakfast
Private cellar visit and tasting guided by experts at Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon and Leclerc Briant Champagne houses with exclusive access to select vintages
Private ‘haute oenology’ masterclass at Moët & Chandon
Private ‘sabrage’ experience with the sommelier of the Royal Champagne Hotel
Luxury private chauffeur-driven journeys as described

When to Travel

Magnificent in all seasons.
Experiences are subject to availability.

Exclusions

Flights to/from Paris.
Excursions, meals and drinks other than those mentioned.
Rare or specified vintages for tastings.

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