Guided tour of the Maison’s historic cellars, followed by a commented tasting of our gastronomic Iconic Blanc de Blancs and Iconic Blanc de Noirs cuvées, showcasing the diversity of Champagne’s finest terroirs.
Discover our family-owned Maison, nestled in the heart of the Champagne vineyards, and set off on a journey where history, craftsmanship, and nature come together.The guided tour offers a lively and intuitive introduction to how Champagne is born: the importance of terroir, the precision of the winemaking process, and the family vision that inspires our work. Throughout the visit, history and expertise unfold naturally along the way.You will explore our original chalk cellars, a place steeped in memory that reflects the roots of Canard-Duchêne, as well as our exhibitions dedicated to the Champagne terroir and the key milestones that have shaped the Maison’s history.The experience concludes with a moment of sharing during a guided tasting of our prestigious Iconic Blanc de Blancs and Blanc de Noirs cuvées. Crafted with a high proportion of Premier and Grand Cru grapes and benefiting from extended cellar ageing, Iconic Champagnes express the richness, depth, and diversity of Champagne’s finest terroirs.
Good to know:
- Only one tour is offered per time slot. The tasting at the end of the visit varies. Different tasting options can be chosen within the same group: Essential, Léonie, Iconic, or Sabrage Experience.
- Additional time slots are available for tours in French. To view them, please switch the website to the French version.
| Important information | 130 steps to descend and ascend during the visit, with a temperature of 10°C in the cellars. The tour is not suitable for children under 3 years old. Champagne tasting is prohibited for minors (fruit juices will be offered as a substitute). Only carried animals will be allowed in the cellars. The site is not accessible for individuals with reduced mobility. |
| Spoken languages | English, French |
Address
Champagne Canard-Duchêne
1 Rue Edmond Canard, Ludes, France
Meeting point
Free Parking located inside the House.
Parking
40
Based on 10 Reviews
Iconic tour review
The girl who conducted the tour was excellent. She had great knowledge of the product and explained everything really well in English. It was interesting seeing the cellars, but in honesty that was all we saw. I would definitely not call the tour “Iconic” What would have made it iconic would have been the tour including a visit to the vineyards with explanation as to how you tend to the vines. It was harvest time too when we were there, how interesting it would have been to see that process at work. We could then have followed a cart load of harvested grapes in to the building to see the next step in the process of turning grape juice in to the most magnificent champagne. And so on, we could have followed the next steps until ending up in the cellar before sampling the perfect drink. I paid £72 for my wife and I to go on the tour but in truth I should have gone to a supermarket and bought a bottle, at least then we would have had 3 glasses each and enough money left over for a pizza. Offering a 10% discount for buying 6 bottles, I thought, was very miserly and not really much of an incentive. We spent over £150 in the shop not because of the discount but because we love the wine and it is not readily available in England. I expected and hoped for much more for the fee paid. The fact that there were only 4 people on the tour speaks volumes and must tell you that you should do better. One final thought, I did not like how a deal was made about how much an individual had spent on a ticket which determined which glass of champagne they got. Everyone should pay the same and receive the same. I will continue to drink Canard Duchene as it is the best champagne but I cannot recommend the tour as it was disappointing for the reasons as explained above. Thank you Phil P
Brilliant
I have always wanted to visit a champagne house. This did not disappoint!!! It was beautiful. The staff were lovely and very welcoming. Explained the process very well. And we bought some lovely champagne at the end of the tour. I will never forget this day!!
Very nice tour and tasting
We really liked the tour of the vineyard and the caves! The tasting included two cups of Iconic label champagne, we really enjoyed the wine and tasting it in the garden. I would recommend this tour if you are experiencing the Champagne region!
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