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Located in Oger, this 3-hectare estate has passed through 15 generations since it was founded in 1640. Bruno and his son Laurent now manage this discreet estate, which is committed to organic farming. Old Chardonnay vines and barrel ageing enable them to produce a range of 6 full-bodied, powerful and dense champagnes: the House's emblematic Brut Original, the Réserve Orpair (a pluri-parcelaire from Oger), the Ordage (perpetual reserve), as well as the Millésimes Rossignol and Les Rossignols. Like the packaging, the wines are meticulously crafted.

A good house which knew how to exploit the very good soil of Aÿ while keeping a very old house tradition, the name of Lallier having been perpetuated during five generations. It is today Francis Tribaut who keeps this regional jewel alive with a range of great personality. The vintages use the best of the vineyard, pinots noirs on Aÿ and Verzenay, and chardonnays on Cramant and Avize. The range is divided into 3 collections: the Permanent collection, the Memory collection and the Icons collection, a Grand Cru work aged under cork.

In this bakery with a vintage front, you can enjoy sweet and savory dishes, either on the spot or to take away. For a dish of the day or a snack, we sit here as in a cottage: woodwork, wooden benches. Here, we work with quality products to offer delicious breads such as pumpkin bread, unique pastries such as mimosa eggs, vanilla mango on chocolate brownie or dishes such as chili con carne, risotto or leek vinaigrette.

The name Collet is synonymous with quality and union. This quality is reflected in the almost tailor-made cuvées, whether it is the Brut, the demi-sec, the Art Deco Brut, the extra-brut, the blanc de blancs, the rosé, the 2008 vintage or the Private Collection and in particular, in this one, the Brut Vintage 2008, an exceptional champagne, with a strong personality and all in lightness. This wine, aged for a minimum of 8 years, is a blend of 75% Chardonnay (for elegance and finesse) and 20% Pinot Noir (for structure and power).

One of the most famous champagne houses in the region, with a reputation that has remained intact and respected for decades. Vines on the beautiful terroirs of Aÿ or Avenay, a very famous terroir, that of Clos des Goisses, a house full of nobility in the world of prestigious champagne. Sustainable viticulture, traditional vinification with partial use of wood for the first fermentation and the maturing of the reserve wines. Among other jewels, the Clos des Goisses cuvée is one of the most memorable jewels of the house.

The owners welcome you to this 7 ha HVE certified estate. A new practice in Champagne, music for plants called "proteody" is used in the vines and in the cellar. According to Michel Loriot, a music lover at heart, music also gives the vine a better resistance to diseases and helps it to flourish. The vintages are available under the signature Apollonis Champagne Michel Loriot. A masterful favorite for Palmyre Brut Nature and Monodie, a Meunier Vieilles Vignes 2010 dosed in Extra-Brut. Singular works!

This 15 hectare vineyard is mainly made up of vines located on the Côte des Blancs, in the crus of Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger, Sézanne, Glannes, Mancy and Cuis. The selection of the best plots of land allows us to elaborate champagnes of character where the typicity of each terroir is expressed. The culture is done in reasoned viticulture, with ageing in cellar from 2 to 8 years. The estate produces 130,000 bottles per year, most of which are sold abroad.

Thanks to its motto: "Why aim for the average when you can achieve excellence?", Maison Chiquet is today one of Champagne's most renowned brands. Lined up at attention, the vines of this vineyard are pampered by the Chiquet brothers to offer their very best during the sacred stage of the harvest. Love at first sight for Cuvée 700. Vinifiée in foudres and disgorged late after 10 years in the cellar, it reflects the character of the main year of the blend. Refined and astonishing, it will leave no one indifferent.

The estate boasts 12 hectares of vines planted on the Cramant terroir and cultivated using sustainable methods by a brother and sister with a passion for viticulture. Discover their extraordinary Grand Cru BDB Brut Zéro, Premier Cru Blanc de Noirs, Brut Tradition, Cuvée 555, Millésime 2006, Millésime 2009 Grand Cru, Rosé de Saignée, Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs and ratafia. The duo will also provide bed and breakfast, should you have the good idea of staying in this pretty little corner of France..

This estate consists of 9 ha of vineyards that are cultivated biodynamically since 2012. The grape variety is almost traditional. It is indeed composed mostly of pinot noir (77%), chardonnay, meunier and pinot blanc (16%). Several cuvées are available for sale, including the Brut Nature, Blanc de blancs and Rosée de Saignée. These are little jewels in which you will find notions dear to the owners such as terroir, passion and patience!

Here's a house that has made a brilliant bet on accommodating wine tourists as much as on winegrowing. On the production side, the estate's 12 hectares are planted with Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay grapes, and vinified in oak barrels. Vinification takes place in oak barrels. The range includes 4 magnificent cuvées: Brut Réserve, Espiègle Brut or Brut Rosé, and the more-than-affordable Millésime 2005 Blanc de blancs. The House also offers 6 independent gîtes and tasting workshops. An unforgettable experience awaits you!

The 8.5-hectare vineyard is made up of old vines, mostly south-facing, grown using sustainable viticulture methods. This beautiful estate was born of the union of Gérard Beurton and Marinette Vincent, who combined their vineyards and know-how to develop the business with great passion. On a daily basis, Katy and Benjamin Beurton do an excellent job both in the vineyard and in the winery. The domaine offers few cuvées, but they are of the highest quality.

Manufactureurs de Grands Crus. Throughout the year, the company works sustainably on a charming 9-hectare vineyard, 7 of which are planted with Chardonnay Grand Cru. The wines are matured on a parcel-by-parcel basis to preserve all the specificities of each microterroir. The range comprises 6 wines with intriguing and original names: Author 2012, Redblend 9208, MG BB Vintage, MG BB Spirit, MG BB Nature and MG BB Sugar Vision. Special mention goes to their MG BB Vintage, a complex, spicy, biscuity, fresh and lemony 2015 vintage that transcends the years with energy!

A family business whose origins go back a long way, since it was during the French Revolution that our ancestor Basle Penet bought his first plots of vines, selling his harvest to merchants who owned a wine press. Today, the 8-hectare vineyard stretches across the Montagne de Reims, near the famous "Faux de Verzy". The estate produces a wide range of quality champagnes. 6 cuvées are available, including the famous Cuvée Blanc de Blancs "Bulles d'étoiles", a wine with a floral nose and beautiful minerality. Cheers!

Located in Chigny-les-Roses, this fine family-run business has been writing its history for almost a century. With 5 hectares of lovingly cultivated vines and a low-intervention vinification process, Julien, an independent winemaker, produces 6 gourmet cuvées full of freshness. Some wines, such as the Cuvée Chardonnay Extra-Brut, have been partially aged in oak barrels, delivering complex, delicate notes. A most welcoming estate that we recommend you visit!

The duty of excellence. Directed by Alexandre Cattier, this discreet and prestigious house is located on the beautiful terroirs of the Reims mountain in Chigny-les-Roses, a village classified as Premier Cru. 33 hectares of highly respectful viticulture of the biodiversity allow to make not less than 18 exceptional vintages sold all over the world. These pure and well-crafted wines are accessible to all budgets. The Brut Rosé^1er Cru, the Brut Nature Absolu, the Brut Blanc de Noirs, and the iconic Clos du Moulin are among our favorites.

Established for three generations on terroirs classified as Grands Crus, it is a remarkable estate that offers a champagne of character. For several years, biodynamic farming has been used, as well as animal traction, for old vines. What characterizes the De Sousa champagnes, the brilliant results on the traditional vintages as well as on the particular vintages, in particular this rosé of bleeding associated with the rosé of assembly, or the cuvée 3A (for Avize, Aÿ, Ambonnay). Finally, the Umami cuvée, from the most beautiful terroirs classified as Grand Cru.

On the prestigious Bouzy vineyard, Philippe Secondé, fifth generation of the Barnaut family, is a winemaker who pays great respect to the rhythms of the vine and careful vinification. The domaine produces a wide range of champagnes offering excellent value for money. The Grande Réserve Brut, made exclusively from the Grand Cru de Bouzy, and the rosé de saignée, an extra-brut champagne made from 90% pinot noir and 10% chardonnay, are particularly appealing, as is their excellent bouzy rosé. Tastings and tours of the Clos can be organized.

A house renowned and remarkable for the quality of its personalized cuvées, on an 11-hectare vineyard classified as Grand Cru, some parcels of which have been cultivated by the house for almost 250 years. Respect for the soil, control of yields, meticulous care in the elaboration of each cuvée on the beautiful terroirs of Bouzy, renowned for its pinots. The house also produces fine Blancs de blancs, Blancs de noirs and rosé champagnes.

This reputed house offers a high level of craftsmanship and an exemplary quality/price ratio on all its vintages. In the heart of the Côte des Blancs, this family makes superb Chardonnays. The vineyard covers about 20 hectares, 15 of which are Grand Cru. A permanent research of maturity and balance of the wines is the watchword of the house, first by a rigorous selection of the grapes. The very recent and modern winery allows for a meticulous and optimal follow-up of the wines from the harvest to the bottling.

This renowned House is now run by Jean-Baptiste Geoffroy, who strives to vinify fine champagnes from his Premier Cru terroirs. Having happily examined the entire range, from champagnes to red Cumières and ratafias, here are our favorites: the Cuvée Pureté. With no dosage, its precision is impressive. Cuvée Blanc de rose, made by maceration of pinot noir and chardonnay, is sublime with red tuna sashimi. And let's not forget the Cumières rouge Meunier 2015. Sensational with red mullet!

The history of this family begins in Damery in 1857 but today it is David and Cécile who run the business. The 11 ha vineyard is planted with the 3 traditional grape varieties to favor judicious blends. Here, malolactic fermentation is not practiced in order not to modify the organoleptic profile of the wines. We have chosen the Cuvée Cécile, a very fruity 100% meunier that will be a delight with mature cheeses.

An estate that is constantly progressing without conceding a single parcel of... its commitment to quality! Today, Arnauld leads the estate, drawing on several generations of family experience. Tradition is respected, but that doesn't prevent the wines from keeping up with the times. The vines stretch over the terroirs of Dizy and Avenay in Premier Cru, and Aÿ in Grand Cru. The Cuvée Éminence, a voluptuous wine, and the Cuvée du Centenaire, a Brut Millésimé made from old vines, will remain in your memory.

The role of the Comité interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne or CIVC is multiple. A semi-public structure halfway between the private and public sectors, it is an inter-professional body created by the French legislator that represents winegrowers and Champagne houses and works in favour of their productions. It coordinates the activities and actions related to the cultivation of the vine, the vinification and the distribution of champagne throughout the world. He defends the profession, but also promotes Champagne wine for the whole planet. In addition to its action in the professional field, it is also very present to inform the general public, in particular via its website (www.champagne.fr) which tells us everything we need to know about production, appellations, terroir, viticulture and winemaking, as well as all aspects related to the consumption and tasting of champagne. The CIVC offers a selection of cellar visits and champagne tasting, classified either by winegrowers, or by houses or cooperatives. On the other hand, the Committee has selected five champagne routes, five major tourist routes, each with suggestions for visits or walks: Reims and its region, Epernay and its region, the Marne Valley, the Côte des bars and the Coteaux Vitryats. Finally, you will learn more about the actions taken to bring Champagne wines to organic viticulture.

From the outset, this family home impresses with its original approach. If time permits, your hosts will take you to discover their 10 ha vineyard, certified HVE and VDC, in a 2CV. If at the end of your ride, you feel like perfecting your knowledge, you will be able to access the museum below the house, which tells the story of the vineyard through an impressive collection of tools. You will then taste their expressive wines.

In the past, small independent producers from three neighboring communes cultivated the vines and sold their grapes to the trade. In 1961, three of them decided to acquire a common press. Then, little by little, others followed in their footsteps until they formed the Janvry group of producers. Driven by the same philosophy of quality, these winemakers created in 1975 the brand Ch. de l'Auche revealing to wine lovers all the beauty of the wine of the mountain of Reims. We are particularly fond of their Cuvée du Chapitre, a sublime 100% meunier!

Thierry Gaugler is a pastry fondue! Innovation, textures and presentation are its main drivers. Constantly looking for quality and creativity, he elaborates many delicacies in his laboratory. His wife, Mrs Gaugler, makes a point of honour of the quality of the welcome, the service and the decoration. We know that excellent ingredients define the best recipes. Loyal customers are not mistaken when it comes to ordering the delicious Saint-Honoré and other Forêts Noires! As for macaroons, they are becoming a real specialty throughout the agglomeration. Note: two shops in the crown, in Brunstatt and Kingersheim.

Every Saturday morning, Neufchâteau's covered market is the place to shop for local produce. Here, all products are fresh: fresh fruit and vegetables, meats, cheeses, as well as artisanal products and flowers to please yourself or others! The market is open from 8.30am to 12.30pm. Every Saturday, customers flock to the market to buy products from local producers, and every first Saturday of the month, the Marché du Terroir takes place. A not-to-be-missed opportunity to discover local produce.

After a visit to this gourmet grocery store, you'll leave with 27 baskets of all kinds of goodies. Here, you will find the best of the region's products: local wines, artisanal beers, baskets of local vegetables, sweet and savory groceries, but also household products, cosmetics, in short, everything you might need. Are you having friends over for dinner? Think of the aperitif board! To be reserved the day before for the next day, 27 baskets will concoct for you a board richly filled with cheeses and homemade charcuterie.

Here, in the heart of the lively Saint-Nicolas district, where the smells of mint and spices already transport us to the Orient, lives the most gourmet of flowers, the Rose of Tunis. In the window, the large pyramids of makroud, loukoums, zlabia, baklawa, Carthage balls, Tunisian mill-feuilles and Lebanese cigars deserve a tip: take a little of everything (price by weight or by piece)! Choice of French pastries and breads and especially Moroccan green tea with mint, as good as there. Find the know-how of the sign in our regions.

L'Atelier des Saveurs is the place to go to discover or rediscover the richness of Italian products. It comprises three areas. Catering: Mediterranean dishes, fresh pasta, snacks, antipasti and desserts to take away. Grocery store, where you can stock up on cured meats, cheeses, olive oils, balsamic vinegars and Italian wines. Restaurant: inventive menu for sparkling lunches. A precious address, L'Atelier des Saveurs offers the subtle art of transalpine cuisine combined with the spirit of the Italian trattoria.

The Barthel Estate is one of the highest in Alsace with an altitude of about 500 meters, hence its classification as a "mountain vineyard"! Located on 11 hectares of schistous slopes (unique in Alsace), the vines benefit from an exceptional amount of sunshine. The specialty of the house is the pinot noir, declined in delicious vintages: Pinot Noir Rosé, Clos du Sonnenbach, Vieilles Vignes, Cuvée René. The domain also produces excellent white wines and crémants of Alsace.

In the heart of the Montagne de Reims, a beautiful property in a typical village with a rich religious history. The tradition is still very much alive in this house created in 1862 and the work, both in the vineyard and in the cellar, is marked by know-how and quality. A complete and very well worked range is to be discovered. We especially like the cuvée Jules Bonnet, a vintage blanc de noirs and the cuvée Spéciale brut millésimé, a blanc de blancs. On the spot, a guest room and a gite are also proposed to visitors and lovers of the land.

3 generations of winemakers have succeeded one another at the head of this family estate. HVE-certified, the 12-hectare vineyard is located in the emblematic commune of Les Riceys. Our favorite is the Cuvée Alexandrine, a Blanc de Blancs Millésime 2014 with opulence, power and complexity. If you'd like to stop off in Champagne at this pleasant estate, you can stay in two mobile homes on site, or take advantage of a free parking area for motorhomes. To be experienced!

Good food requires good ingredients. This is true for all the gastronomies in the world and Italy is on top. With this axiom and a solid experience in restoration, Antonio Passasseo started the adventure in 1988. Located in Kingersheim and surrounded by three children Barbara, Paola and Massimo it continues its path by proposing no less than 3,000 transalpine products, food for the vast majority: wines, cheeses, pizzas, fine groceries and almost 200 references for pasta alone. All regions of Italy are represented. Always good advice, Vita-Impex has not finished making us greedy in Italy.

Anchored in the heart of the prestigious Côte des Blancs, the Nicolas Feuillatte estate brings together, in a unique cooperative model, 4,500 winegrowers with incomparable know-how and invites you to an extraordinary visit that will charm the senses. The tour plunges visitors into the heart of the stages of champagne production, with an impressive view of 200 vats lined up. The tour ends with a commented tasting of one to three champagnes from the range, depending on the formula chosen.

History: It is the oldest French biscuit factory. Founded in 1756, in Reims, it is known for producing the famous pink biscuit, its flagship product, developed by a baker from Reims in 1691. This biscuit was traditionally exported with champagne as a refined festive biscuit. Since then, other specialities have been added to the house's range: pastry biscuits (croquignoles, macaroons...), dry biscuits (Charles VII, Déjeuner de Reims...), puff pastry biscuits (Reims salted, chocolate puffs, palm trees).

Visit: The factory can be visited. To do this, you must book by phone (visit on Wednesday morning). You will discover the fabulous history of Fossier cookies by watching a very interesting documentary. Visitors are then invited to taste the house's creations. This is followed by a gourmet guided tour to learn about the secrets of manufacturing in accordance with tradition. The visitor can find the Fossier cookies in the factory store next to the cookie factory.

Products: We will focus on the pink biscuit always associated with champagne and festive symbol. Nowadays used in many recipes, it is appreciated for its pink colour, but also for its crunchy and melting texture. Be aware that the "real" pink biscuits, the emblems of Reims, weigh 100 g by the dozen. You can buy them in bundles, cans, collector's boxes and even in powder form in vending machines, such as sugar... The factory store allows you to stock up on cookies directly from the oven. Other pink shops, including one near the cathedral and one in the Mac Arthur Glen factory outlet centre in Reims.

Smart: with its collector pink box "Reims 1914-1918", Fossier supports the restoration of the city's cathedral (0.50 euros donated to each box sold).

News: In 2016, Maison Fossier celebrated its 260th anniversary and obtained the label "entrepreneurs plus engagés", in addition to the label "entrepris du patrimoine vivant" already obtained in 2008.

One of the city's leading chocolate makers, Alain Batt has been offering his creations for over 40 years. Present in four regions of France (Alsace, Brittany, Burgundy, Lorraine), he has seized the best of each. Macarons and bergamotes de Nancy, mirabelles, caramels, bonbons and chocolates! Ballottins, boxes, confectionery... we're crazy about his palm-oil-free spreads and original moldings like Sophie the giraffe in chocolate. The boutique in the heart of Strasbourg's city center opens up its possibilities with online ordering.

For twenty years now, Denise has been devoting herself to her great passion: making jams and artisanal products. The idea is to create tasty, healthy products, just like our grandmothers did, in a traditional copper basin. Her jams and jellies are mostly made with fruit from her own orchard. While all the must-haves are present, you can also indulge in lesser-known and surprising flavors.

The Cavavin wine cellar in Illkirch-Graffenstaden is a must for wine and spirits lovers. It offers a wide selection of French estate wines, including those from Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Côtes du Rhône, Loire, Sud-Ouest, Languedoc-Roussillon, Jura, Savoie and Champagne. World wines are also available, from Argentina, Australia, Chile, California, South Africa, Lebanon, Morocco, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Hungary and Bulgaria. The cellar also offers spirits, aperitifs, accessories and gift ideas.

The G.E. Massenez distillery was initially specialized in fruit brandies and then extended its product range to creams and liqueurs. Famous throughout the world for the quality of its products, the brand is present in more than 110 countries and is a pioneer in the promotion of another way of discovering spirits. Discover the Miss Massenez cocktails and let yourself be seduced... The homonymous store offers a wide range of brandies, creams and fruit liqueurs as well as numerous workshops throughout the year.

An independent wine shop ideally located in the old town, Vino Grande Rue offers a wide range of wines, whiskies, arranged rums, spirits and wine-related items. The team is not stingy with advice for the epicurean in you! Would you like some advice on how to accompany a dish or a gift? Don't hesitate to ask our wine merchants, who will guide you with their expertise and, above all, their passion. Their mission is to showcase talented winemakers, whether they're already well-established or promising newcomers, and to share their know-how and rich heritage!

The Wach estate has experienced a new impetus in recent years with the ^7th generation: Pierre Wach and his wife Jessica, a Quebec sommelier. Concerned about the health of his vines and the quality of his wines, Pierre converted the estate to organic in 2022. He is also sensitive to technological advances and does not hesitate to use cryo-extraction to limit the inputs in his wines, a guarantee of finesse and precision! Here, dry wines are honored, such as the Riesling Andlau, a wine with aromas of squeezed lemon and a fresh, mineral mouthfeel.

As soon as you enter, the smell of pastries coming out of the oven is enticing. Your eyes will sparkle as you watch the pastry cooks make Flemish waffles, soft cramics with sugar or raisins and the famous meringues coated with whipped cream. As for drinks, artisanal juices with mandarin or vine peach and a wide variety of green teas, black teas, coffees, old-fashioned hot chocolates or infusions with fruity flavors await you. A wonderful gourmet break, on the spot or to take away, in France and abroad!

The Hornecker family has been running this market garden farm for three generations. Many products, whose choice varies with the seasons, are available for direct sale: onions, tomatoes, courgettes, cabbages, leeks, eggs, honey, spices and fruit, which you can order on the spot or beforehand in the form of baskets. The precise origin of each product sold is clearly detailed. They often come from partner farms in Alsace or from an organic wholesaler.

At this friendly local wine shop, there is a wide choice, a fair price and a team that takes great care of you. There are reference wines as well as a selection of wines from independent producers. It is also a paradise for lovers of spirits: whisky, rum... But also traditional beers! Small budgets will erect this shop as a temple of the good plan of the partygoer and lover of good spirits who does not want to ruin himself.

The famous French organic food store with the red shop window is located right next to the covered market in Nancy. Among the responsible products, vegetables, pasta, flours and drinks, but also soaps, deodorants and creams. At the entrance, just behind the fruit and vegetable area, a large display of bulk products to limit packaging. The wide opening hours are also very convenient to come shopping with a busy schedule. And we appreciate the delivery service from 50 € of purchases.

The famous house present throughout France since the opening of its first bakery in 1889 is also widely established in Lorraine. In Montigny-lès-Metz, the shop does not show among the big panel of the chain. Traditional breads, assorted sandwiches and many pastries are served. Many desserts also adorn the famous map which is diversifying from time to time. Little new: the fruity tropézienne pie! However, we will regret the sometimes high prices of the award.

Located in Cormoyeux, these harvesters and handlers have been developing their terroir for 3 generations. Their philosophy? The constant search for the natural balance from the vine to the effervescence. With them, humans work in close collaboration with nature. 5 wines with very original names are to be discovered as well as a ratafia, a white coteaux and a red coteaux. We are sure to fall in love with Oriane, a luminous wine with a dominant chardonnay. Divine with a mesclun salad with sesame oil, fresh goat cheese and pine nuts. You'll see!