Wine estates Aube

Established since 1985 in Villenauxe-la-Grande, Frédéric Torchet has been marketing his vintages since 2000. At his place, the press can be visited, the champagne can be tasted and the profession can be discovered during the visit that he imagined with Élise. Delight for the senses, the tasting of their wines allows to discover the specificities of their favorite soil. Their 2013 vintage, their Blanc de Noirs des Riceys and their Blanc de Blancs offer us a taste of happiness.

Pascal, Pierre and Aurélien Gerbais manage 14 hectares of vineyards, mainly planted with pinot noir and chardonnay, but also with meunier and a "forgotten" grape variety: pinot blanc vrai. The vines produce a fine range of Champagnes, all of which are made here in the family press: Réserve, Rosé, L'Audace, Rosé de Saignée, Coteaux Champenois Rouge, Prestige and the jewel in the crown, "l'Originale", a 100% pinot blanc Champagne, an extremely rare and astonishing wine to pack in your suitcases and impress your guests!

Founded in 1862, this 7-hectare family estate has passionately cultivated a love of its terroir for several generations. Atypical and committed, Anne-Laure Beerens, the current owner, is part of this promising young generation of winemakers. Accompanied on a daily basis by Olivier Desfosse and Marie-Eve Beerens, the trio has developed a know-how of excellence to produce wines of the highest quality. Terra Vitis certified, the house cultivates 5 grape varieties, including pinot blanc and pinot gris, and offers 6 chiselled, multi-medaled cuvées.

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.

This vast estate of 40 ha is mainly planted with pinot noir and worked in reasoned culture. The wines benefit from a minimum of 22 months of aging, and the result is very qualitative for a very good price/pleasure ratio. Discover their authentic cuvées, full of conviviality.The classics: Brut Sélection (70% pinot noir, 30% chardonnay) and Brut Rosé (70% pinot noir, 30% chardonnay).The pure ones: Brut Nature Zéro dosage (50% pinot noir, 50% chardonnay) and Brut BDB (100% chardonnay). An address not to be missed!

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.

The brand was created in the early 1970s, inspired by the name of the ^18th-century seigneur of Les Riceys: the Marquis de Pomereuil. Elegance and character: the house's range includes the Cuvée des Fondateurs, a blend of 2/3 Chardonnay and 1/3 Pinot Noir. Champagne Marquis de Pomereuil also produces two champagne rosé cuvées, Rosé des Riceys and coteaux-champenois. Special mention goes to the coteaux rouge, with its fruity, supple and slightly woody aromas.

If you'd like to discover the world of champagne in a fun, original and immersive way, then join us behind the scenes at Domaine Morel for an unforgettable "Champagne Gaming" experience, a far cry from traditional tours. In teams of 2 to 10 players, go in search of clues and pass the tasting tests to free the bottle! At the same time, you can discover their range of champagnes, a ratafia and a rosé from Les Riceys, both convivial and full of character. An address not to be missed!

The Jacques Defrance estate, located in the heart of the Côte des Bar, has been producing an exceptional range of wines since 1867, including the famous Les Riceys rosé. Since 1988, Christophe Defrance, at the head of the vineyard, has undertaken a reasoned culture that respects biodiversity. All the soils of the domain are mechanically cultivated. And since 2017, the estate is certified Terra Vitis and more recently HVE level 3. A favorite is the Natives cuvée and its notes of mirabelle plum and pear.

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...

On this estate, a visit to the estate is always accompanied by a member of the family. The family has been involved in winegrowing for a long time. They first became involved in the business in the 1960s/1970s, when the city of Troyes was expanding towards Montgueux. Tradition, passion and terroir are the watchwords of the house, where the vines have been cultivated using sustainable methods for the past 15 years. The 7-hectare vineyard is located exclusively in Montgueux. Don't hesitate to visit the estate to find out more about the wines.

Isabelle Corniot welcomes you at this address to tell you the story of the vineyard of Montgueux and that of this 7 ha confidential production. She will make you discover the different vintages of the range, among which l'Intemporelle and Les Simmonés that we distinguished for their roundness and their elegance. Isabelle will also be your hostess if you stay in one of her 3 gites installed in typical houses of the Champagne vineyard.

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.

The vineyard extends over 13 hectares on a magnificent south-east-facing slope planted with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The winery practices integrated viticulture, preserving the natural balance of its soils. No chemical fertilizers, insecticides or anti-rot agents are used. It produces only traditional vintage champagnes, and ages its wines in oak barrels, respecting their natural acidity (malolactic fermentation is not systematic). If you like wines of great purity, then this is the house for you.

You'll be greeted by a smiling, relaxed welcome before beginning your guided tour. The tour takes you from the winery to the beautiful vaulted cellars, decorated with old tools, to gain a better understanding of the work from vine to wine. This harvester-manipulator runs a 12-hectare vineyard, 8 hectares of which he produces himself. In the new reception room, with its lovely view over the village, we talk in greater detail about the range of champagnes on offer. A particular highlight is the Cuvée "3J", only available in a limited edition of 3,500. Don't miss it!

A family-run business, Champagne Cristian Senez introduces visitors to its prestigious wines and working methods. In a beautiful vaulted room, tastings give you the opportunity to talk about the quality of the champagnes and the history of the house. The range boasts an impressive number of cuvées, including Carte Blanche, Cuvée Angélique, Cuvée Renoir, Brut Nature, Cuvée des Filles, Cuvée Evénementielle, Rosé de Saignée Millésimé and Brut Millésimé. Please note: accommodation is available at the gîte in Saint-Usage, a village adjacent to the estate.

Established in Ville-sur-Arce for 5 generations, this traditional family business works its vineyards with rigor, meticulousness and passion. A warm welcome awaits you on arrival. After a tour of the estate and its facilities, you'll have the pleasure of discovering their range of 14 hand-crafted wines and tasting some of them. Our favorite is the Cuvée Louis Aristide, a pinot noir Solera made from 18 years of blending since 1995. Epic!

The house's vines, planted in the late ^19th century, enabled Marcel Vézien to create his own champagne in 1956. The cuvée Effervescence 56 bears witness to this. Today, the house boasts some twenty hectares. The range bears highly poetic names: Secret d'Éclairés, Lumière de l'Aube, Nuit de Rubis, Celles que j'aime, Terre d'Artistes and Souvenir d'Ancêtres. We've also fallen in love with their well-crafted rosé des Riceys, ratafia and marc de champagne. With them, cultivating the "home-made" spirit really pays off!

Founded in 1974, Michel Furdyna's champagne estate cultivates 8 hectares planted with 90% pinot noir, 6% chardonnay and 4% pinot blanc. These independent winegrowers offer a very fine range of 10 champagnes, original, gourmet and often award-winning. A real favorite is the "Les Vieux Millésimes" collection, the oldest of which dates back to 1966. These deep, complex wines have a striking aura. The Cuvée Secrète, blended with pinot noir, chardonnay, pinot blanc, pinot meunier, arbane and petit meslier, should not leave you unmoved either!

Daughter of a harvester-manipulator and a harvester-manipulator herself, Brigitte Baroni set up her own winery in 1980. She manages a 2.5 ha vineyard located in Celles-sur-Ource, Landreville and Viviers-sur-Artaut, producing around 20,000 bottles a year. Its range includes Champagne Brut Tradition and Rosé de cuvaison. On the tour, you'll discover a traditional working method, with a wooden press and bottles lying on laths.