CHAMPAGNE CHÂTEAU DE BLIGNY
Read moreInside the building, built in 1773 by the Marquis de Dampierre, you'll discover a collection of 1,000 crystal champagne flutes. The tour continues through the eco-museum (antique tools, machines, documentary film) and the vaulted cellars, with tastings. The "clos" project is a small vineyard that allows visitors to follow the evolution and ripening of the grapes. A visit well worth making, both for the champagne and the architecture..
CHAMPAGNE VEUVE DOUSSOT
Read moreGeorges Joli's family has been winemakers for several generations, but it was he who decided in the 1970s to make his own champagne. He chose the name of Veuve Doussot as a tribute to his mother-in-law. Today it is his grandson, Stéphane, who runs the business. Among the many Veuve Doussot champagnes, let's distinguish the cuvée Mémory Brut Millésime, created in memory of Guy Joly, an exceptional cuvée that is the quintessence of the estate's vines. Also worth discovering: their beautiful 4-star gîte, just a few steps from their winery.
LIONEL TOURNEUX
Read moreThis caterer has more than 40 years of experience and is one of the members of the "Gastronomic Brotherhood of the Golden Cauldron". With or without service, it offers your themed meals, hot buffets, but it also excels in the art of cocktail, cold buffet and even brunch, for 30 to 500 people reception.
PHENIX
Read moreRice in 25 kg bags of exotic fruits through Buddha statuettes, liqueurs, black mushrooms, sauces, peppers or soya and, with this surprising mixture of incense and spices, there is no doubt, you are well on the door of Asia. We would even think of a market in the heart of Thailand or Vietnam.
INTERMARCHÉ
Read moreLocated near the banks of the Seine, this supermarket has the largest sales area for the brand, so you will definitely find promotions and relative products in stock. It is rare to see overcrowding there: It's nice to go shopping there. It is also equipped with a shopping mall, a cafétaria and a DIY schedule.
CHAMPAGNE DIDIER GOUSSARD
Read moreIn the heart of Les Riceys, Didier and Marie-Hélène Goussard welcome you to discover the fruit of their terroir, created with chardonnay and pinot noir grapes. Didier and Marie-Hélène Goussard's champagnes have earned a well-deserved reputation, as wine magazines and guides have honored their production. The estate is committed to the environment, and has been awarded Terra Vitis and HVE certification. You can taste organic cuvées in their Vignobles & Découvertes-certified cellar.
CHAMPAGNE BEAUGRAND
Read moreThis estate has been producing delicious champagnes for 4 generations thanks to a limestone terroir from the same geological vein as the Côte des Blancs, renowned for the quality of its Chardonnays. A reasoned viticulture favoring the grassing of the soil is practiced daily. Between the cuvée Tradition, the cuvée Carte Blanche, the cuvée Rosé and the cuvée Réserve, you will not know where to turn! The editorial staff's favorite is the Carte Blanche, a 100% Chardonnay that lends itself to all occasions, and in particular to summer days.
CHAMPAGNE FLUTEAU
Read moreToday, Thierry and his wife Jennifer run this beautiful estate founded in 1945. This dynamic duo takes great care of their 9-hectare vineyard, predominantly pinot noir, which is now cultivated sustainably. We're delighted to discover such atypical cuvées as Blanc de Noirs, a lively, fruity 100% pinot noir, excellent as an aperitif. Cuvée Prestige 2010, a 100% chardonnay, expresses depth and soft citrus aromas. Jennifer's American roots will undoubtedly facilitate the company's commercial development abroad.
FOISSY JOLY
Read moreFrédéric Joly, from the fourth generation of winegrowers on the estate, is in charge of the work on the estate as well as its development. In the Côte des Bars, this small vineyard with great wines has always emphasized a deep attachment to tradition in the making of its champagne. With pinot noir and chardonnay grape varieties, the house offers delicate vintages in which the terroir expresses itself. The Grande Cuvée expresses true elegance and a beautiful bouquet. Also to be tasted, the Coup de Coeur cuvée, rich and complex, full of freshness.
JACQUES CHAPUT ET FILS
Read moreUnder the sign of the Salamander, so dear to François I, this renowned house offers a fine range, prepared with mastery and rigor. A family and winegrowing tradition that goes back nearly 3 centuries and has enabled us to pass on ancestral values leading to the elaboration of contemporary champagnes. Brut Tradition, Brut Rosé, Extra Brut Excellence (Fût de Chêne), Brut L'Authentic (Fût de Chêne), Brut Nature Le Mythic (100% Chardonnay), Brut Blanc de Blancs dite Dame Noire, Brut Blanc de Noirs dite Dame Noire and the Cuvée Grande Réserve La Salamandre. Not forgetting the delicious nectar that is ratafia... Divine!
GYÉJACQUOT
Read moreFounded in 1970 by two brothers, Marcel and Daniel Gyéjacquot, the vineyard is located in the heart of the Côte des Bars, where pinot noir, chardonnay and pinot blanc grapes are planted with the greatest respect for nature and tradition. The vintages produced by this fine estate bear witness to this. The editors have chosen 3 wines in particular. Predominantly Chardonnay, the Cuvée Prestige offers fine vanilla notes. The cuvée Élite, a top-of-the-range champagne, is perfect for special occasions, while the Millésime boasts a gourmet finish.
CHAMPAGNE DANIEL PERRIN
Read moreChampagne Daniel Perrin is a family affair. Handed down from father to son, this company cultivates no fewer than 14 hectares on the Côte des Bar. Mainly planted with Pinot Noir grapes, the vineyards produce full-bodied, powerful cuvées. But that's not all! This fine estate also offers Chardonnay-based cuvées, as well as exceptional wines such as the Rosé de macération 100% pinot noir. These wines smell of tradition and authenticity. They're a pleasure to taste at a Sunday lunch or with friends.
MARIE DEMETS-BRÉMENT
Read moreThanks to its 10 ha vineyard, this family estate now produces around 110,000 bottles a year. Over the years, the sales network has expanded, and the winery now exports to countries such as England, Denmark and Japan. Don't miss out on their 8 very well-crafted wines. The Réserve Brut will impress your guests as an aperitif, the Demi-Sec can be enjoyed as a cocktail, the Extra Brut can be enjoyed with a fine shellfish platter, and the Millésime 2015 will subtly impose itself at the table with a "terroir" menu.
CHAMPAGNE MICHEL CHEVROLAT
Read moreThis estate covers 7 hectares of vines in the heart of Les Riceys. The wines are made entirely on the estate. The late 18th-century cellar in which the champagnes are aged is a must-see. We're also interested in the Riceys rosé, the pride and joy of the region since its introduction in the 17th century. Remarkably delicate and light on the palate, it gives off aromas of red fruits. Only a handful of passionate winegrowers produce it today. Discover it for yourself!
DOMAINE ALEXANDRE BONNET
Read moreFounded in 1970, Alexandre Bonnet is an estate that has grown over time. Planted mainly with Pinot Noir, in the Riceys region, its vineyards now cover 47 hectares. "Les Riceys",is one of these privileged terroirs, characterized by steep hillsides with excellent exposure to the sun. The commune of Les Riceys is unique in Champagne in that it is home to three appellations: Champagne, Rosé des Riceys and Coteaux-Champenois!
PAUL DANGIN ET FILS
Read moreThe house of Paul Dangin et Fils, founded in 1947, just after the war, has the particularity of having eleven members of the same family working in harmony, from the work in the vineyard to the bottling. The Carte Noire cuvée, 100% pinot noir, combines fruit and finesse. A blend of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir, the Cuvée Prestige brings power and finesse, a well balanced work. The Cuvée Carte Or, a blend of the three grape varieties pinot noir, chardonnay and pinot meunier brings fruit and beautiful citrus notes.
CHAMPAGNE VINCENT LAMOUREUX
Read moreThe Lamoureux family has been producing champagne in Les Riceys for many generations. Sylviane Vincent and Jean-Michel Lamoureux created the Vincent Lamoureux brand together. Together, they produce a frank and generous range, with notably the Tradition cuvée (in brut or demi-sec), a beautiful blend of different crus. The Saint-Vincent cuvée is a white wine 100% chardonnay, a wine with citrus aromas, with fine and lively bubbles.
DOMAINE DE LA VERRERIE
Read moreIn the heart of the Côte des Bar, Gérard Demilly and his wife Françoise De Baere, two renowned winemakers, welcome you to their beautiful family estate, built on the site of Jean Baron de Bligny's former château. Supported by their son, a talented oenologist, they excel in consistency. Their invaluable vineyards enable them to produce wines that are both complex and fine. A particular favorite is Cuvée Rare Blanc de Blancs 2011, a vintage vinified and aged on lees in barrel. Perfect with a filet of St. Pierre!
CHAMPAGNE ROLAND CHARDIN
Read moreCreated in the 1970s and located in the Sarce valley, this traditional house offers 5 fine cuvées, including the Brut Tradition, made from pinot noir, the majority grape variety in the Côte des Bars, to be enjoyed on any occasion; the Demi-Sec, with a higher sugar content than the Brut Tradition, is perfect with foie gras or dessert. The Brut Prestige, a blend of chardonnay (80%) and pinot noir (20%), is best kept for special occasions. And let's not forget the Blanc de Blancs, perfect for warm summer afternoons and platters of shellfish.
CHAMPAGNE BAUSER
Read moreAt Champagne René Bauser, we notice this cadole, the traditional shelter of the winegrowers (a flat stone hut), which has been reconstituted here. We are welcomed in the vast luminous room of the house to discover the work before starting a visit to better understand the elaboration of the local beverage. Champagne, rosé des Riceys, côteaux-champenois are elaborated here; we are taken in the long vaulted cellar decorated with tools and old machines, then we go up by a staircase to find ourselves in the cadole. To discover!
CHAMPAGNE COMTE DE CHEURLIN
Read moreThe family history of the Champagne house goes back to the 18th century. Thomas, the tenth generation, took over the winery a few years ago from his father André Cheurlin. We want more than anything to pass on the family traditions and the Cheurlin-Dangin brand created by our forebears. Thomas continues to run the family estate from its historic premises. His specialty is this subtle blend of chardonnay and pinot noir.
BAUDRY
Read moreConcerned about the environment, the Baudry house produces champagne with a viticulture in organic conversion. In the Classics, the Héritage cuvée is a 100% fruity pinot noir that reveals the roundness and aromatic power of this emblematic grape variety. The Cuvée Brut Millésime 2012, a blend of pinot noir and chardonnay, is a round wine that expresses itself in the mouth with delicate fruit, typical of chardonnay. The cuvée Privilège is a wine of character and balance. Finally, the Brut Rosé is a pleasure wine revealing aromas of young fruits.
CHAMPAGNE ANDRÉ FAYS ET FILS
Read moreOn the terroir of the Côte des Bar, in Celles-sur-Ource, this beautiful family of wine growers and handlers cultivates a vineyard of 5 hectares planted on clay-limestone soils and enjoys an ideal exposure. The vines of pinot noir, chardonnay, meunier and pinot blanc are worked with love and requirement since 3 generations. An ancestral and complex know-how transmitted since 1973 allows to elaborate balanced and fruity Champagne wines. To be discovered !
LA VINOTHÈQUE DE TROYES
Read moreDesign, dynamic and well-stocked, this wine shop in Troyes will seduce you with its rich offer. In addition to a traditional assortment of wines, champagne, spirits and locally made beers, this specialist has an offer of regional products and vintages at affordable prices. And the house also does grocery shopping, based on products supplied by quality local producers. The enlightened wine lover will be informed by a knowledgeable team, which masters its subject. The house also organizes wine tasting evenings.
CHAMPAGNE A.VIOT ET FILS
Read moreSince 1921, the estate has cultivated 8 ha of vines under RM status. HVE-certified, the house cultivates its beautiful vineyards with respect for the environment. Champagne A. Viot et Fils offers a range of wine tourism activities, including Segway rides through the vineyards, gourmet tours, "Vendangeur d'un jour" (Picker for a day) and "Pique-nique chez le vigneron" (Picnic at the winemaker's). A gîte located on the wine estate offers a natural, calm and soothing environment. You'll love their 100% Chardonnay Cuvée Prestige, a Blanc de Blancs that's deliciously mineral.
BRASSERIE LE MOULIN DE SAINT-MARTIN
Read moreTours by appointment and tastings at Brasserie du Moulin de Saint-Martin are an experience that will delight craft beer lovers. In a rural setting, you'll discover the secrets behind the production of their varied range of blond, brown, triple and amber beers. Despite a bold gamble, their success is undeniable, with production quadrupling in just one year. Their vintages can be found not only in their own store in Romilly, but also in the surrounding restaurants and cellars, testifying to their high quality. A must for connoisseurs.
AU COEUR DE LA CHÈVRERIE
Read moreManon and her "daughters" await you just outside Troyes. This farmer runs her herd with great tenderness, caring for it, milking it, processing the milk and marketing her cheeses and yoghurts. You can visit the farm and buy directly from her. In the store, you'll find logs, fresh or semi-fresh goats' cheeses, tomes, ash goats' cheeses, as well as yoghurts and ice creams. When the weather's fine, Manon offers aperitifs with wine and cheese tastings, and cheese and beer pairings. You're sure to fall in love!
COMPTOIR DES CONFITURES
Read moreCatherine Manoël only produces fresh fruit jams. It uses the so-called "royal cooking" that preserves the whole fruit. This is for ordinary people. For the discerning amateur, we are here with a master craftsman craftsman, the transparent one who lets the fruit express itself visually and in palate. Joueuse, this quality artisan, recognized by the French Culinary College, a small piece of women, juggles such a alchemist with flavors: a conservative point, even less oxidizing, but raspberry, almond, apricot, olive oil, litter, raspberries, short an unexpected panel. In addition, glass pots are equal to the content: The whole thing is particularly careful!
CHAMPAGNE FRANÇOIS LEROY MEIRHAEGHE
Read moreLocated in the hamlet of Grange au Rez in Montgueux, Champagne LEROY-MEIRHAEGHE is a family-run winery offering a selection of champagne cuvées. LEROY-MEIRHAEGHE's passionate winemakers are committed to producing quality wines, using only grapes from the exceptional terroir of Montgueux. The cuvées on offer include traditional champagnes, rosés, blanc de blancs made from 100% Chardonnay, and special vintages. The establishment also offers a delivery service for those wishing to enjoy their champagnes at home.
CHEZ AXELLE
Read moreChez Axelle is a tea and coffee shop offering a wide selection of hot and cold drinks. As an artisan roaster, they also offer a range of 100% Arabica coffees from different origins. Chez Axelle offers on-site dining as well as takeaway, but does not offer a delivery service.
CHAMPAGNE JEAN GUERINOT
Read morePerched on a hill, Montgueux is an isolated island in the heart of Champagne, whose exceptional terroir produces remarkable Chardonnay wines, earning the commune the nickname "Montrachet of Champagne". Since its foundation in 1982, the house has been run by the Guérinot family. Maxime, born under the sun of the Provence hillsides to a father who was a Champagne winemaker and a mother from Alsace with a passion for oenology, has been carrying on the family heritage since 2010, while integrating new techniques and environmental approaches.