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In Marie-Noëlle Ledru's magnificent estate, the work in the vineyard is accomplished with rigor and passion. Upon reservation, the mistress of the house offers you the possibility to visit her cellars, to taste her wines and to ask her all the questions about champagne. Her wines are energetic and vibrant. We especially like the Assemblage Extra-Brut and the Cuvée du Goulté 2009. This is an address that wine lovers will never tire of visiting!

People come to the store to buy the original recipes for the company's products. With snails raised on site, four sizes are prepared in champagne court-bouillon or in less common preparations. Are you familiar with snail terrine or snails preserved in duck fat? Amazing and famous! And the house specialty, Escargotine? To be discovered! Here you'll find plenty of recipes for preparing grosgris.

A great local figure in Bouzy, Paul Louis Martin actively participated in the founding of the Bouzy cooperative. His son, Paul, helped him to dig their cellars. Today it is his daughter, Francine Martin, and his grandson, Vincent, who have taken over. The House produces a brut champagne that blends chardonnay and pinot noir, a Brut Grand Cru and also the Cuvée Vincent, a 100% chardonnay champagne. Authentic and generous wines in the image of this passionate family!

In this family, we have been winegrowers from father to son for 3 generations. The vineyard of about fifteen hectares is worked with thought and common sense (VDC and HVE level 3). The House ships more than half of its production worldwide, which shows how its success is growing. The welcome at the House is always warm and allows you to discover the century-old cellars, dug under 25 meters of chalk, with a capacity of 3 million bottles that age for a minimum of 48 months. The House also has a very beautiful residence with 5 rooms.

Located in Bassuet, Champagne, Champagne Oudart-Ortillon is a winery specializing in the production of champagne. Their website offers a delivery service for their products. Champagne Oudart-Ortillon offers a selection of champagnes, such as Champagne Brut "Nouvelle...", Champagne Rosé "Nouvelle...", Champagne Blancs de..., Champagne Cuvée Spéciale..., and Champagne Demi-sec... These champagnes are described as fresh, fruity and well-balanced, and are recommended as aperitifs or with desserts.

Valérie Rabbé has discovered his élevage of snails in the heart of the country. It provides its residents with space and abundant vegetation, which gives them tenderness and flavour. Visit the escargotière is to discover the range of products and taste the products of the farm, take a "snack" (on reservation) or simply drink a drink with family or friends in a pleasant setting.

La Maison is located in Montbayen, just outside the village of Saint-Martin-d'Ablois in the direction of Vauciennes. Here, Christian Dambron offers you a warm welcome. He shows you around his estate and tells you all about his life as a passionate winegrower. You'll have a wonderful time, and even more so when you discover the House's Signature cuvée. A very fruity Brut. You can also discover our guest rooms, Chez l'Auvergnate and Le Champenois.

The Château de Pierry is an 18th century "Maison de Plaisance". It is a fascinating monument to visit, but it is also a "château" in the center of an estate, run and animated by the owner, Jean-Paul Gobillard, with 55 years of experience as a "négociant-elveur" in Champagne. For individuals, the discovery of the property is done freely with the help of an explanatory booklet and is followed by a tasting of champagne ratafia in the cellar press and museum. Commented visit, if you wish, we love the demonstration of sabrage.

Since 1735, the Mandois family has owned a 40-hectare vineyard, straddling twelve crus, including Pierry, Vertus and Chouilly. At harvest time, the grapes are pressed in the Pierry cellars under the supervision of Claude Mandois. In this domain, the wine from each parcel is separated and then blended. Very good cuvées to discover, divided into Collection Classique (Brut Origine, Rosé Grande Réserve and the remarkable Brut Zéro), Collection 1735 (Blanc de Blancs 2016, Blanc de Noirs 2015), Collection unique (Cuvée Victor 2008 and 2012).

Alexandre Lenique founded Champagne Lenique in 1768. The company's vineyards are spread over various terroirs, mainly in the Vincelles, Vauciennes, Mesnil-sur-Oger and Épernay areas... planted with three Champagne grape varieties. To visit the winery, it's best to make an appointment; the tour of the estate and its facilities will then take about an hour. Cuvée Excellence is aged for three years. Other champagnes include Brut Millésimés and Blanc de Noirs.

It is in this area of Champagne, in Pierry, that the cellars and cellars of Guy Michel are found. Here, and since 1847, the members of this family of exhibitors-manipulating have passed on traditions and know-how from generations to generations. Their vineyard is spread over ten vintages of the southern slopes of Epernay, and here we harvest three Champagne varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot noir, and Pinot meunier. Among the wide range of champagnes, we are talking about Réserve, a raw champagne assembled mainly with Pinot meunier and which was aged four years in the cellar.

Since 1952, the Salvotori cellar is a must for Sparnacians who love good wines and champagnes. Cyril Départ, a true epicurean with a passion for his work, whom you may have already seen at the Vinocave in the Cité des Sacres, has taken over the management of this charming boutique. You can trust him to find the bottle that will enchant your senses and perfectly match your dishes. An address renowned by connoisseurs to get bottles seen nowhere else.

Founded in 1967, the company is now run by Corinne, under the watchful eye of her parents. The 4.20 ha vineyard is spread over 5 communes. All 3 grape varieties are grown, with a predominance of Meunier. Corinne has chosen to let time take its course, aging her bottles in the cellar on their lees to allow the wine to develop its full aromatic potential. We've fallen in love with the Cuvée Diapason. With its brioche nose and notes of candied fruit, it's the perfect accompaniment to aperitifs, cocktails and vins d'honneur.

From generation to generation, the Chiquet family has crafted its champagnes according to ancestral fundamentals, but with a modern twist. Their wines exude natural aromas and reflect the specific characteristics of their terroirs of origin. Today, Antoine and Nicolas Chiquet ensure the continuity of the family estate while respecting the rules of the art. The range is divided into two chapters: BSA and Millésimés. Our favorites are the Blanc de blancs d'Aÿ Brut and the Spécial Club Brut Millésimé 2014. Rare wines of excellence!

Today, the 10 ha of this renowned estate are run by the Laherte brothers. Here, you'll receive a warm welcome and be taken on a tour of the vineyard and cellar before discovering one of their cuvées. This great house strives to produce bold, distinctive wines. Our favorite is the cuvée Rosée de Meunier, a truly elegant and charming wine. The cuvée Empreinte is not to be outdone, with its notes of muscaté chardonnay. The champagnes are regularly out of stock, and it's easy to see why!

The name Diogène is a direct reference to its founder Diogène Tissier. Indeed, it was he who created the estate in 1931. Since then, the vineyard has grown considerably. Today, it comprises 9 hectares planted with 60% chardonnay, 25% meunier and 15% pinot noir. To learn more about the history of the estate and the work carried out in the vineyards, a visit will be offered to suit all tastes. You'll be able to explore the cellars, the vat room and the old wine press. And don't forget their award-winning champagne rosé!

The history of this brand begins in Épernay in 1891. A certain Auguste-Eugène created the house and his grandson acquired a vineyard. The estate, today managed by Philippe Montaudon and his son Philippe, represents 45 hectares. A few steps from the cathedral, you can discover the large cellar and the cooperage workshop where the vat room is located today. The cellars extend over two floors and the vaults are carved out of the chalk! Try the Cuvée "Classe M", an exceptional wine that will make you live great moments!

This house was founded in 1869 and is now run by the Rapeneau family. The vineyard covers nearly 170 hectares planted with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The G.H. Martel champagne house is located a few steps from the Saint-Rémi basilica. You can visit the beautiful medieval cellars, chalk pits dug between the 4th and 15th centuries that go down to a depth of 22 meters. They are decorated with tools from the Champagne region that were used in the past to work the vines and make wine. The visit of the cellars is followed by a nice tasting.

With its 260 years of history, the Lanson House is one of the oldest in Champagne. Located not far from downtown Reims, it has become a symbol of elegance and hospitality for wine lovers around the world. Today, the Lanson style is carried by Hervé Dantan who elaborates 10 wines of an exceptional richness. A particular favorite is the "Green Label Bio" vintage, whose grapes are grown biodynamically. From the Clos Lanson, the secret garden of the House, to their unique production tool, without forgetting the cellars, you will live a memorable experience.

Au and Arnaud Billiard, a couple of wine growers, welcome you to Bacchus. Here you can visit a magnificent museum: There is a very beautiful recovery of life in the vineyard since the beginning of the 75 th century with a model of 220 m ² in which 30 figurines of cm high. But the house is also and first of all a wine estate that produces a whole range of champagnes: Cuvée Millésime Vintage 2009 Old Vines, wine Prestige Prestige 2009, vintage vintage Vintage 2002, wine Lusus Vintage 2008 White white, Cuvée Millésime Vintage 2009 Black white, vintage Olympia Vintage 2010/2011 and cuvée Aphrodite 2010/2011. The house also offers accommodation in guest rooms (5 charming, spacious rooms where Arnaud, the owner, guarantees an absolutely healthy atmosphere, devoid of any pathogenic factor in agreement with the vocation of the healer you can enjoy during your stay; on prior agreement).

Fabienne Dourdon now runs the family business, after studying business and spending ten years abroad. The estate covers 9.5 hectares in the communes of Reuil and Troissy, with traditional grape varieties. At the end of the tour, it's time for a tasting! Our favorite is the Blanc de Blancs, made exclusively with 2007 Chardonnays. Simple, fresh and tangy, you just can't get enough of it! Especially in summer with seafood.

In Nomine Terrae. Founded in 1912, this family-run company has always been ingenious and visionary. By 2031, it aims to convert 100% of its vineyards to organic farming, and is constantly looking for ways to minimize its carbon footprint. Among the 6 wines, we're sure to fall in love with the Cuvée Réserve de la Terre, an organic champagne with a relaxed expression, and the Cuvée Vinothèque 2012, a miraculous vintage. Actor Leonardo Di Caprio recently joined the company as a minority shareholder.

The creation of this family house goes back to the 17th century, with today a vineyard of 13 ha. The vineyards are located on the hillsides of Damery, Hautvillers, Fleury-la-Rivière and especially Cumières, and have been worked under integrated pest management for over 15 years. The work, plot by plot, the vinification by small batch, in the old way, and wines which age for the most part in oak barrels. At the Geoffroy's, we like to work more particularly the red grape varieties, pinot noir and pinot meunier to elaborate champagnes of a rare quality.

Today, Vincent Laval is in charge of the family business created by his father Georges in 1971. On this estate, all the vines are grown according to the principles of organic agriculture. The different cuvées are patiently aged for 2 to 4 years in beautiful vaulted cellars that can be visited. Special mention goes to Les Hautes Chèvres, an organic Brut Nature 2013, made from old meunier vines with very low yields. A marvel to be enjoyed with warm apple foie gras. Cheers!

Between Château-Thierry and Epernay, this is an opportunity to discover the work of the vine grower, to visit the cellars, before tasting his champagne.

Founded in 1947, Champagne H. Blin is the fruit of an alliance of winemakers who sublimate the meunier grape in a way that very few can. Located in Vincelles, their 110 ha vineyard is planted with the 3 traditional grape varieties. You're sure to enjoy some wonderful tastings and moments of pleasure at this estate, whose remarkable cuvées, wines of terroir, are divided into 3 ranges: traditional, organic and prestige. Taste their wines in the cellar, at the vinothèque, on open days or in the reception and tasting area.

This family-run business manages a 13-hectare vineyard, mainly located on the southern slopes of the Marne valley.For 4 generations, the wines have been made entirely on the estate.They are blended from the 3 Champagne grape varieties. Sylvie and Régis, the owners, always take great pleasure in helping you discover their estate. The tasting is punctuated by very interesting explanations. Our favorite is the cuvée Sublimis. A 100% Chardonnay Millésime 2017 with a bright gold color that is sumptuous on a sole.

Today, Claudie, Gérard, Fabrice, Véronique, Florent and Virginie will show you around their superb estate. Starting with the 14-hectare vineyard, mainly located in Venteuil. You'll also discover the wine press, the vat room and the traditional cellar. The tour naturally ends with a cork pop to taste the famous effervescent beverage. The comparative tasting is accompanied by pink cookies for a typically Champagne moment! Our favorite is the Carte Bleue Brut, an excellent Blanc de Noirs to be enjoyed as an aperitif!

Mastery, style, character. Founded in 1974, Champagne de l'Argentaine is produced by the L'Union de Vandières wine cooperative. It currently has 180 members and a production area of 167 ha. The winery offers a fine range of wines: Brut Réserve Spéciale, Brut Blanc de Blanc, Brut Rosé, Brut Millésime and Brut Prestige. These nuanced wines allow you to discover the full diversity of the appellation. Clever, eh?

Champagne Pascal Delette's vineyards cover 7 ha and are managed using integrated viticulture methods. Today, Yves Pascal and his son Sébastien run the estate, crafting authentic, generous cuvées. Our favorite is Cuvée Brut Rosé: a champagne blended from 65% meunier, 12% coteaux-champenois rouge and 23% pinot noir. A perfect match for a strawberry tart dessert. Their Prestige Millésime Brut is lively, with fine bubbles. It will work wonders with oily fish.

This family business operates a 9 ha vineyard with a predominance of black grapes. In the range of the House, the Champagne Brut illustrates this dominant: champagne of all the moments, it is perfect with the aperitif. The Cuvée Brut de Brut is a more mature champagne. Natural, it will delight the purists. The plus ? The House does not only offer you a glass, but also a place to stay, with a comfortable gîte also located in the village of Baslieux-sous-Châtillon.

In 1825, Joseph Perrier founded Maison Joseph Perrier Fils et Cie and set it up in Châlons-sur-Marne on the route de Fagnières. Since its creation, the company has grown in size. The picturesque cellars are carved out of a chalk hill over more than 3 km long and, surprisingly, there are no stairs to climb down! Cut into the hillside, you enter on the same level. The vineyards are located in the best Champagne crus, including Hautvillers. 23 hectares ideally situated on hillsides bordering the Marne, give birth to truly sumptuous wines.

Here, at the Saint-Julien farm, the gourmets of vegetables and other products grown in biodynamie are savoured. At the same address, the L'Achillea boutique offers dietetic and natural products, such as; honey, squash or potimarrons, or many homemade jams, thanks to the fresh products of the Saint-Julien farm grown in Sarry.

Perfectly maintained, this magnificent residence opens its doors to distinguished guests. The museum, installed in the old cellar, illustrates the history, the know-how and the spirit of the house. Today, the brand exploits a vineyard of more than 100 hectares. The champagnes are matured in pits of nearly 10 km, dug on 3 levels. Numerous champagne vintages are offered by the house in 3 different collections. Unfortunately, the cellars cannot be visited, except in the form of a virtual visit which remains nevertheless fascinating!

After watching a film about the vineyard and the production of champagne, you will visit the 18th century cellars. The amateurs have one hour to discover this family house which, for the elaboration of its wines, obtains from many wine growers of the region. The range unveils several cuvées: Brut, Premier Cru, Rosé, Tradition and Vintage, which we will distinguish for its light golden color, its blossoming nose with notes of pastry, gingerbread and dried fruit. Fantastic!

Champagne Leclerc Briant respects the tradition of the art of winegrowing and winemaking, while innovating and positioning itself on the niches of the future. The house cultivates 10 hectares of vineyards spread between the Montagne de Reims and the Marne Valley and in famous crus: Hautvillers, Cumières, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Bisseuil... Indeed, this house is a domain in Biodynamy, which guarantees quality wines. Its range is "three times", as it indicates itself: the classics, the plot selections and the specialities.

Since 2017, Maison Boizel has been welcoming champagne lovers to its Atelier 1834, a contemporary space dedicated to the discovery of its different cuvées and its history. Thanks to the fine knowledge of the Champagne terroir acquired by each generation, the House vinifies grapes from the best vintages, which are essential to elaborate the great cuvées. In the vineyard, as in the cellars, the choices closest to nature, the most protective of the aromas, have always been privileged, in search of the balance and the expression of the wines.

Winegrowers from father to son for 5 generations, these passionate craftsmen run a 9-hectare vineyard planted on the slopes overlooking Épernay, the champagne capital. The house produces top-quality wines, including Cuvée 7C and a white coteaux-champenois from a perpetual cuvée launched in 2015. You'll also fall for Cuvée Congés 2012, a pure meunier of rare elegance. Whatever your choice, each of their wines is literally worth the detour. Cheers!

In this 20 hectare vineyard which extends over Oger, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Aube and the Côte des Bar, Vincent perpetuates the know-how of his grandfather and father. During the visit, you will discover the history of the family and the evolution of the techniques by exploring the chalk pits, the cellars and the winery. At each step, we navigate with pleasure between tradition and modernity. The range is very rich and the wines are suitable for all occasions. I especially like the Blanc de Blancs. Its freshness and citrus notes will delight you, especially with oysters!

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!

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.

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