In the south of the Champagne limestone plateau, Domaine de Mondeville enjoys an exceptional location, surrounded by the Champignol forest, the former forest of the Clairvaux Abbey. The viticultural and truffle-growing heritage of the region’s monks remains intact in this family-run operation.
Discover truffle hunting during a day of euphoria, discovery, exchange and conviviality, always accompanied by a meal of truffle dishes and Champagne!
When the season opens, get out your boots and go in search of these underground diamonds by becoming a truffle grower for a day. Delphine, a truffle-growing biologist and ecologist, has made her land her passion. Accompanied by her faithful truffle dog Pino, she will guide you to unearth this much sought-after delicacy: the Champagne truffle. It’s buried underground, rootless and unattached. Once spotted by Pino, it must be carefully extracted from the ground.
After this beautiful harvest, truffle dishes prepared before your very eyes will be at the heart of a convivial lunch accompanied by champagnes awaiting you at the Domaine.
This exceptional mushroom seduces the most discerning palates. King Louis XIV made it a luxury item, and queens have been effusive in their praise of its virtues. Truffle dishes are sure to impress!
- Average duration 6 hours
- Languages spoken French
- Difficulty Suitable for all
From 15.10.2024 to 31.12.2024
Reservations confirmed within 7 days of experience date
- Welcome coffee at the wine and truffle estate
- Search for autumn truffles in the wild
- Truffle and Champagne meal made by a Chef under your eyes
- The supply of truffles
Starting at 9:30 a.m.
Reservations required
- Sharing experiences and interacting with the truffle fairy for a whole day
- Lunch around the truffle at the table of truffle enthusiasts
- Discovery and application of truffle harvesting techniques
- Refuge LPO for the commitment in the preservation and the respect of the nature
- Wine estate certified organic and biodynamic vineyard management
L'empreinte des fées
Want to discover the vineyards of Champagne but not only... ?
Do you want a change of scenery and to discover our landscapes and nature?
Do you want to treat yourself to something different from conventional restaurants?
Above the fog and clinging to the steep hillsides, the terroir of Champignol shapes wines with an inimitable identity. Attached to the preservation of nature, the Mondeville estate, where the fairy footprint is located, is in conversion to organic and biodynamic farming.
On the limestone and stony plateau of southern Champagne, in the heart of the vineyards and forests, live singular experiences and dare to taste the fruits of a greedy and unknown soil, for pure moments of happiness and crazy experiences.
After discovering Champagne and nature, go in search of the Champagne truffle with the truffle grower and her faithful companion in the forests that border the village.
Eco-responsible, authentic and friendly, L'empreinte des fées is sure to have an outing that will hold your attention.
10200 Champignol-Lez-Mondeville
- AB
- Biodynamie
- HVE
- Terra Vitis