Caves à vin- Maisons des vins Aube

We like the warm welcome, the old press and the beautiful vaulted cellars that we find here. Unavoidable, the Horiot champagne deserves a visit for its cuvées: the special Cuvée Jean-Baptiste, a blend of mostly chardonnay and pinot noir, with its beautiful golden yellow color; its Champagne Brut Rosé, elaborated by maceration in wooden vats, with a dark color compared to a blended rosé (white+red mixed), a pretty raspberry color.

We arrive here in a very beautiful stone house with a square tower and vaulted cellars dating from the 17th century. It is Vincent Bartnicky who will make you discover his House and his wines. At his place, the bottles are still stirred by hand, an operation that precedes the disgorging phase. You will find 100% pinot noir champagnes or pinot/chardonnay blends. We especially like the cuvée Elegarose and the cuvée Fût de chêne, original and convivial wines.

La Belle Gabrielle is the store where the wines produced by the cooperative uniting about a hundred wine growers of the Essoyes region are sold under the name "Champagne Charles Collin", named after one of the founders. "La Belle Gabrielle" is not only the name of the establishment, but also that of one of the vintages of Charles Collin, which you can buy in this store located near the Espace Renoir. Other vintages will also delight you among the traditional vintages, the Prestige vintages and the vintage champagnes.

You can taste, order, take away!

In this village bordering Burgundy, with its pretty stone-built lanes and many impressive porches, we come across this house offering a fine range of champagnes made in the family, with an annual production of some 35,000 bottles. 7 fine, chiselled wines to discover. Enough to satisfy all tastes for a very interesting price/quality ratio. Not to mention their coteau-champenois, a real treat for the palate!

This family business is currently managed by Didier Goussard, oenologist, and Jean-Claude Dauphin. Their Champagne Brut Tradition is a 100% pinot noir cuvée that will be the perfect accompaniment to traditional dishes and local cuisine. The Champagne Brut Prestige (60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir) is perfect for an impromptu aperitif. A favorite is the Brut Rosé, with its aromas of candied fruits and its sweet and fresh flavors. A little jewel!

This champagne house, founded in 1951, bears an aristocratic, medieval name. Know-how and state-of-the-art technology coexist here. The house wines age for at least three years before showing their beautiful color and fine bubbles. As for the Millésimes, they rest for five to six years. Comfortably seated in the cellar, you can taste the Clérambault cuvées, Tradition with its aromas of ripe fruit, Rosé version of red fruit, Carte Noire Brut and the Millésimes. Extra-Brut and Rosée de Saignée are also available.

At Champagne Drappier, the vineyard has been the soul of the family since 1808, with a 75-hectare estate including 40 hectares in Urville, where Pinot Noir dominates (70%), but Chardonnay and Meunier are also present. The house prides itself on cuvées with no added sugar or sulfites, which are still quite rare in the Champagne appellation. The house offers an impressive number of cuvées, including our favorites: Blanc de Blancs Signature, Grande Sendrée rosé, Brut nature, Brut nature sans soufre, Brut Nature Rosé and Quattuor. Heavenly!

This estate, whose roots date back to 1847, is today guided by the work of Brigitte and Philippe. The duo cultivates with love and good sense a magnificent 18 ha vineyard certified HVE. Solar panels, rainwater harvesters, bark, manual plowing, everything is done to respect nature. With rigor and high standards, this RM couple carefully controls each step of the winemaking process to give life to 9 exceptional vintages. To be discovered!

Created 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.

We love the charm of this beautiful property and it is in the company of the master of the place or his wife that we will see the 17th century cellars and the traditional wine press. The vineyard represents 8.7 hectares, mostly planted with pinot noir, 10 ares being devoted to chardonnay and 20 ares to pinot meunier. For the tasting, the Wenner couple is pleased to share with us their daily life as harvester-manipulants and to let us discover their vintages: Brut Tradition, Champagne Réserve, Vintage 2014, Champagne Rosé, Rosé des Riceys...

In this house on the outskirts of the village, the 22-hectare vineyard has been cultivated for over two centuries, respecting tradition. The range is truly beautiful and full of nuances. You'll love their champagne rosé, made from pinot noir maceration, and the cuvée Blanc de Noir Millésime 2006, a 100% pinot noir with excellent ageing potential, which you'll enjoy with foie gras terrine and gingerbread crumble.

A true visionary, Jean-Pierre Fleury began working his vineyard in biodynamic methods in 1989. In 1992, he converted his entire vineyard to this philosophy, which favors the cultivation of the living and takes into account the movement of the stars. Today, three of his children have taken over the Fleury galaxy, still placing innovation at the heart of their actions. The domain produces sensational wines that are often awarded with numerous medals. Epic!

Today, Isabelle and her husband Michel run the estate, preserving the family tradition. This new generation of winegrowers has focused on exports (over 60% of total sales). Their 11-hectare vineyard is cultivated with a truly eco-responsible approach, using as few chemicals as possible. The grape varieties planted are predominantly Pinot Noir (80%). The wines faithfully reveal the imprint of their terroirs. Hats off to the Brut Nature and its aromas of rhubarb marmalade.

Design, 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.