Wine estates Champagne-Ardenne

With over 3 million bottles shipped worldwide each year, Champagne Louis Roederer is one of the appellation's leading names. It is also one of the few remaining independent brands, in the hands of the same family for two centuries. Today, Roederer is also Deutz for champagnes in France, two other brands in California, including Roederer Estate, the great Delas trading house in the Rhône Valley, Ott in Provence and a few châteaux in Bordeaux. You won't be able to resist their absolutely majestic Cuvées Brut Nature 2009 and 2012!

If champagne is the attraction here, so too is the vaulted cellar with its splendid crossed arches. Since the ^12th century, the cellar has housed wise bottles in the silence of stone. Gothic columns watch over the maturing of the vineyard's produce, and today it's the Calon-Egger family who carry on the tradition. Two-thirds pinot noir and the rest chardonnay, the vines are cultivated with passion. The wine has retained its ancient spirit. The names Libera me, Lux aeterna... and Cardinal bear witness to this.

Bare Fromont took over the family domain in 2009 and today you discover its bubbles in a friendly, original and festive atmosphere! At the origin of an original concept, the hostess offers you gourmet walks with champagne and foie gras in the heart of the vineyards. The tour will take you over 10 km through the vineyards of the Côte des Côte des Bars. Dînatoires aperitifs are also organized in the middle of the vineyards! These benefits are available only upon reservation.

Rooted for almost 70 years in the Côte des Bar region, with a vineyard planted mainly with Pinot Noir grapes, the company bears the name of one of its illustrious founders. Depending on the cuvée, the champagne is aged in our cellars for 3 to 7 years. Numerous medals and citations in various guides are the just reward for quality work. Our favorite is the cuvée La Belle Gabrielle, with its incredible aromatic complexity and notes of dried fruit. A marvelous wine.

This sublime house cultivates distinction through discretion. Present in some of the finest restaurants, whose sommeliers are delighted when they can obtain a few bottles of this superb production, the domaine produces wines that instantly take you into another dimension. We melt in front of Avizoise 2009, an Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru with gourmet, saline notes, cellared for a minimum of 72 months. An epic experience!

Coming from a long line of winegrowers, Éric Rodez carries on the family tradition with love and respect for the land. The estate is certified HVE (High Environmental Value). His vineyards stretch along the Ambonnay-Bouzy hillside, while the three production sites (presses, winery and cellar) are located in old Ambonnay. You'll be able to taste our Grand Cru champagnes after an instructive visit, during which you'll admire the two traditional presses, the pressing center, and the oenology and dressing rooms.

Located a few kilometers from Reims, Hubert and Béatrice Fagot's estate extends over ten hectares of vineyards scattered throughout the town. The house favors sustainable farming practices in order to produce quality champagnes. Two ranges are offered, Joseph and Hubert Fagot as well as ratafia, old marc and old fine de Marne. It is also possible to book their three pretty rooms decorated with care.

The visit of this family exploitation, through an offer of 4 different tasting circuits, starts with the vineyards, then the three Champagne grape varieties. We then go to the modern presses where we will see beautiful murals that illustrate the work at the beginning of the century. In the winery, we are amazed by the oak tuns decorated with sculptures. Finally, tasting inside a huge barrel that can contain the equivalent of 50,000 bottles!

Inside 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 Jacquinet Dumez traces its origins back to 1935, in the Premier Cru village of Sacy. From Henri Dumez's three hectares of vines, a first 100% pinot noir cuvée was born. Today, in the Premier Cru village of Les Mesneux, Aline, Olivier and their daughter Diane continue the family tradition with a range of 8 Premier Cru cuvées that let you discover the other language of champagne. Our favorite is Vocabilis, an extra brut 100% pinot noir.

Daniel Delaunois perpetuates the family tradition initiated by his great grandfather in the 1920s. Today he is an independent winemaker, and his work and love of wine, inspired by his ancestors, has already enabled him to win some fine medals for his wines, in particular the famous "Royale Blanc de Noirs", the Domaine's signature cuvee. The brand also offers a collection of "Prestige" and "Haute Couture" champagnes. Their cellars dug on two levels are to be seen!

Each year, the House proposes interesting and personal works. Cuvée Brut L'Instant is made from the finest Montagne de Reims vines. Its powerful fruit aromas and fine structure make it a racy, full-bodied cuvée, with an elegant Chardonnay finish. Cuvée Dame Noire, a blend of 50% pinot noir and 50% chardonnay, is a well-balanced wine full of sweetness and vivacity. Stunning!

In the 16th^century , the Beaufort family was already cultivating vines in the region. In 1929, Marcellin and his son Herbert decided to start producing champagne. Today, Henry, Hugues and Ludovic have taken up the torch. The vineyard covers 16.50 hectares, mainly planted with Pinot Noir and supplemented with Chardonnay. Bouzy rouge, an elegant ruby-red wine, is carefully preserved in the subsoil for two years.

Georges 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.

Since 1864, the Jean Milan house, classified among the 17 Grand Crus of the Champagne region, has been producing 100% Chardonnay champagnes from the grapes of Oger. In the heart of the Côte des Blancs, discover the elegance of an elegant, lively and fresh champagne and share your events around a Grand Cru. The editors' favorite is the Brut Grande Réserve 1864 aged in oak barrels and its cork tied by hand according to the ancestral know-how... Emotional champagnes to uncork to celebrate your small moments and your great victories!

In the heart of the Saint-Thierry massif, in the village of Pevy, the Hautbois family has been cultivating 6 ha of vines with skill and passion for 5 generations. The 3 Champagne grape varieties are well represented, with 55% pinot meunier, 25% pinot noir and 20% chardonnay, offering a rich mosaic of terroir and unique taste qualities. Brut, rosé and Grande Réserve make up the range. As well as Achille, a 100% chardonnay vintage wine, and Harmonie, a perfect blend of the 3 grape varieties.

In 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.

Founded in 1960 by Jean Diot, this House elaborates its wines with meticulousness and requirement. The chalky soils offer very tasty grapes. The style impelled by the current owners is timeless and refined. The colorful, modern and very careful dressings testify it. The wines are declined in 4 ranges: classics, creations, limited editions without forgetting the wines and spirits (white coteaux-champenois and ratafia). A particular favorite is Extase Rosé, a Brut Nature with a hint of fine spices, and Exception Boisée, a vintage wine produced in only 500 copies.

Opened in 1932 by the grandfather, the estate, now run by the^3rd generation, extends over 17 hectares between Baye, Sézanne, Argançon and Troissy. Visitors can tour the vineyard, modern cellars and wine press, before enjoying a tasting of some of the estate's cuvées. The Millésime cuvée (30% pinot noir and 70% chardonnay) is sure to delight. The owners also offer the "A Day in Champagne" package, with a rosé champagne meal. A wave of happiness guaranteed!

At this owner-harvester, the only watchword is conviviality. Here, traditions are respected. Whether you are alone or in a group, you are welcomed with spontaneity to show you the vineyards, the different stages of production and the old chalk cellars where the champagne cuvées are aged at a constant temperature. To finish, the owners offer you the opportunity to taste a glass of champagne and talk together about the time spent at the estate. Extend your stay at Grappes d'Or, their guest house.

Champagne Billiot has existed since 1937 but it is in 1960 that Champagne H. Billiot & Fils was born in 1960 when Henri Billiot invested and created the cellars on the Place de la Fontaine, placing his buildings in the center of Ambonnay. It is now Laetitia who operates and manages the Domaine, proud to be the heir of these passionate experts whose standard she has taken over with a firm hand. The Domaine H. Billiot & Fils estate covers 5 hectares of vines and produces 6 beautiful vintages. To be discovered!

Founded in 1945 with just 5 ares of vines, the estate now boasts 17 hectares of vines and produces 160,000 bottles a year. Carved out of the chalk, the cellars provide the ideal conditions for the estate's cuvées to age quietly and reach maturity. You'll discover authentic, warm wines in the image of the owners. Our favorites are the Cuvée Brut Nature Dosage Zéro and the Cuvée des Tonneliers. To be enjoyed with salmon carpaccio and red mullet fillets respectively.

Located in Louvois, this family business is now run by two brothers: Franck and Hervé Boever. Attached to their history, their terroir and their roots, the duo energetically cultivate a 5-hectare vineyard located on renowned crus. All our wines are made from the^1st juice called "la cuvée". The range is well thought-out, with 5 champagnes and a ratafia to discover. Our favorite is the Cuvée des Dames de France, with its golden color and amber highlights. This wine, with its lovely ripeness and aromas, is sure to win you over!

Founded in 1937, this cooperative is nestled in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, where Chardonnay flourishes. The brand's east-facing terroir allows this white grape to express one of its finest facets. The range comprises 8 wines and a ratafia. Our favorite is Le Mesnil cuvée Héritage, which will take you on a journey through the history of its terroir to reveal all its nuances. This Blanc de Blancs (100% Chardonnay) Grand Cru "heptalésimé" is measured in extra brut. Multi-primed, this limited edition is perfect with lobster!

4 kilometers from Vitry-le-François, the vineyard of the commune of Glannes remains to be discovered. Guy Lepage, winegrower and cooperative winegrower, tells with pleasure the history of this vineyard and its entry into the AOC Champagne appellation. Lover of the land and the vine, he takes whoever wants to discover the hillsides up close and never tires of details about the work over the seasons. He offers tastings of his champagne and his range of brut, magnum and rosé champagnes. These are wines for sharing, made to celebrate the small pleasures of life.

Since 1997, Pascale has been the guardian of this fine family history and of a sumptuous vineyard covering 9 hectares. Spread over 4 renowned communes, it gives birth to lively champagnes with light, delicate aromas. 6 wines to discover. Our favorites? Their Cuvée Prestige, a 100% Chardonnay Grand Cru vintage, a pure reflection of the Chouilly terroir, and their Cuvée Fût de Chêne, a champagne with delicious woody accents.

The Vilmart brand was born in 1890 under the impulse of Désiré Vilmart, who at the time owned only 2 ha of vines. Laurent Champs, grandson of the creator, has now the honor to continue the family tradition. He elaborates the vintages and takes care of the 11 ha of vines that the vineyard counts today, planted with 60% of chardonnay and 40% of pinot noir. The average age of the vines is 30 years, which gives the wines of the range a certain aromatic complexity, the signature of the House. The cuvée Grande Réserve is a rather full-bodied wine, ideal as an aperitif.

Xavier Duvat took over this family business in 1991, which today covers 10 hectares, crossing the Marne, Aisne and Aube. And because the love of family is stronger than anything else, this outstanding winemaker works today with his son Léonard. The traditional grape varieties offer a very expressive result. The wines deliver full and elegant aromas. Don't miss the Albéric Duvat Rosé: a rosé blend with a tender color. The mentholated and floral notes reveal aromas of cherry candy and pastry.

Xavier Gonet and his wife Julie Medeville took over this estate in 2000, with its 12 ha of Premier Cru and Grand Cru vines. For over 20 years, the duo has been magnifying the terroirs of Champagne and Bordeaux. The house wines have frank characters and show good vinosity. Praised by the press, the Cuvée Blancs de Noirs exudes beautiful, fruity, gourmand and powerful aromas. Discover it with your guests as an aperitif!

The current owner, Xavier Loriot, cultivates a vineyard of some ten hectares. The wines of this RM are distinguished by their strong personality. The highly original labels bear witness to this. In the glass, the taste for work well done has earned the Maison numerous awards. Our favorites are Collision Meunier Brut (100% meunier), L'Hypnotic (40% chardonnay, 30% pinot noir and 30% meunier) and Les Vieilles Vignes Brut (100% pinot noir). These 3 great champagnes will give you the pleasure of enjoying them with your loved ones.

In Cumières, José and Sébastien Sanchez, talented harvesters and handlers, passionately perpetuate the know-how inherited from their forefathers. Their 5-hectare vineyard, certified organic since 2016, is cultivated using virtuous, common-sense practices. You'll love the organic Rosé de Saignée and its surprising color, as well as the Cuvée Prestige Millésimée 2012, which will enchant you with its finesse. Cuvée Flore, a 100% Chardonnay Grand Cru, reveals light, fruity notes thanks to 5 years in the cellar. The choice is yours!

A tribute to time.The Rafflin family has been making wine since 1740, and today Denis Rafflin, supported by Noémie and Benjamin, manages this 9-hectare estate in the heart of the Montagne de Reims. Their Blanc de Blancs cuvée stands out for its limpid color and brilliant reflections. Fine bubbles, powerful aromas of citrus fruit and white flowers. This champagne is a real winner, with good acidity on the palate and a hint of minerality. A wine to be enjoyed as an aperitif! Pure happiness..

Established south of Épernay for 3 generations, this estate cultivates 9 ha of vines spread over 7 different villages. Jean-Marc Sélèque's aim is to reveal the identity of his terroir through sustainable viticulture and parcel-based vinification, with long ageing on lees. All his cuvées are the fruit of a score which, in its notes, tells the story of the climate, the soil, the work, the patience, the know-how, the origin and the history of his terroir. The 10 cuvées are chiselled and of excellent quality. A particular favorite is Solessence Extra Brut.

Belonging to a family whose name comes from a Belgian family who settled in Damery, the village where Nicolas Suenen, his great-great-great-grandfather, was born, Aurélien Suenen is a very conscientious winegrower who has been able to rethink the cultivation of his family's vineyard, in a reasoned way with practices that had been abandoned, and the abandonment of certain others (use of herbicides). The vineyard extends over the Côte des Blancs and some beautiful plots (Chouilly, Cramant) as well as the Saint-Thierry massif for the pinot meunier.

Founded in 1946, Delphine and Christophe are now at the helm of this house with a solid reputation. Their 30 ha of vines are cultivated using integrated viticulture methods. The cuvées are part of a simple, easy-to-understand range. We recommend the light-colored Cuvée Tradition, with its fine balance of fruit and flowers. A wonderful companion for an informal aperitif. In the land of Chardonnay, it's impossible to miss Cuvée Brut Blanc de blancs. Cheers!

Situated on a Premier Cru terroir some ten kilometers from Reims, the family estate is now run by Régis and his son Guillaume. The range comprises a Brut Premier Cru harmoniously blended with the 3 traditional grape varieties, a Blanc de Blancs and a Blanc de Noirs (100% pinot noir). The Rosé is a blend of the 3 grape varieties and red wine vinified in oak barrels. The House also offers 2 emblematic cuvées: Nectar de Rheims and Secrets de Chêne, a wine rounded out by dosage and wood. And it's absolutely divine!

Since 1998, it is Fabrice who brings a new breath to the family domain. With state-of-the-art techniques and sustainable viticulture, the 15-hectare vineyard is evolving without ever losing its identity, so dear to the family. This talented winemaker produces wines far from dogmas and trends. They are particularly fond of Grande Vallée, their emblematic wine, made with Extra-Brut and aged in French oak barrels and tuns. The Valnons are not to be outdone! This 100% Chardonnay Extra-Brut Millésimé, made on a pinot noir soil, perfectly reflects the audacity of its creator.

Domaine Collet is located on the Sézanne hillside. Its 5-hectare vineyard is ethically cultivated by the ^9th generation, Florent, Vincent and Thomas. The 10 wines that now make up the range are remarkable and very well crafted. Silex et Craie, a 100% Chardonnay, is impressive in its stylistic exercise. As is the cuvée Fons Dionisii, a 2015 vintage aged in foudre and oak barrels. These champagnes can be collected, offered and treasured to celebrate special occasions.

Created in 1966, the Union Champagne today groups together fifteen cooperatives, representing 2,330 members working on 1,470 hectares. Their union has given birth to Champagne de Saint Gall. Through the work of its goldsmiths, this brand reveals all the quintessence of chardonnay. Thanks to an exceptional raw material, the style of these wines is pure and elegant. In addition to the traditional cuvées, you'll discover a BDB Premier Cru, a BDB Extra Brut and a BDB millésimé. To be enjoyed on special occasions and in good company!

Founded in 1862 by a visionary man, Maison Testulat has always been committed to delighting the taste buds of wine-lovers through its respectful and accurate knowledge of grapes. The estate has been certified "High Environmental Value" since 2016. The wines are made from expressive, fruity Pinot Noir and round Chardonnay grapes. A literal favorite is the Cuvée Blanc de Blancs, a light, harmonious wine full of elegance to be enjoyed with a festive, gourmet aperitif.

Today, 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.

A champagne producer for 5 generations in Étoges, Domaine Verrier & Fils is located on the slopes of Petit-Morin on the famous Côte des Blancs, and covers 5 hectares with an annual production of around 30,000 bottles. Most of the grapes are meunier. We'd like to share with you our 4 favorite cuvées: Brut Ismérie (100% chardonnay), Brut Rosé (blended rosé), Cuvée Fleuron (90% chardonnay, 10% pinot noir) and Cuvée Pinot Noir (100%), which are sure to enhance your little moments of grace, joy and relaxation!

Veuve Clicquot invites you to explore its mythical and prestigious cellars, to visit the heart of the Champagne vineyards, its history and its exceptional heritage. Take a tour of the cellars at Les Crayères, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, take a stroll through the vineyards, enjoy a Rosé picnic in the Parc du Manoir de Verzy or have lunch on the sunny terrace of the brand-new Café Clicquot. Choose the experience that suits you best from a range of guided tours followed by tastings.

Founded in 1878, Veuve Maître Geoffroy has evolved perfectly with the times; techniques have been modernized without leaving behind the traditional spirit of the family. Today, the vines of pinot noir, meunier and chardonnay are cultivated using sustainable methods. The Cuvée Brut Carte Rouge, the emblem of the House, is a favorite. Full of finesse, it is also very round with its fruity side. The Carte d'Or Millésime is not to be outdone. This very expressive and complex wine will have its place at the table.

This estate, founded in 1926, cultivates a dozen hectares of vines and each year produces champagnes of character whose atypical style knows how to charm amateurs. The Cuvée Brut Grande Réserve is a blend of meunier (65%), pinot noir (20%) and chardonnay (15%). Aged for 3 years in the cellar and supplemented with reserve wines, this champagne is distinguished by its subtlety, its elegant stone fruit aromas and its soft and round mouth. A beautiful champagne that can be drunk as an aperitif or at the beginning of a meal, depending on your taste.

The François Fagot vineyard is located in one of the best first growths of the Montagne de Reims, and is now run by the family's son, Thierry. This small estate of about 5 hectares, half of which is planted with pinot noir, produces beautiful wines with a powerful character. The Brut Premier Cru is the signature of the house, a blend of three grape varieties, very well balanced, supple and surprisingly complex. The Brut Millésimée 2005 is also a top-of-the-range wine, predominantly pinot noir, which fully expresses the terroir of Rilly-la-Montagne.

This estate, located in the heart of Ludes-le-Coquet, a village classified as Premier Cru, is run by the Forget family, who have been working on the estate for 4 generations. What makes the difference here is the wide variety of plots. The 12-hectare vineyard is made up of a mosaic of over 60 terroirs. Thierry Forget, a trained oenologist, produces racy, authentic cuvées. Forget's cuvée Marie Forget is an extra brut, produced in 1,000 bottles a year, with a low dosage (5 g/l) that's perfect with sushi.

The name Forest-Marié is symbolic, illustrating the union of two families: one from Trigny, where Thierry hails from; the other from Écueil, where his wife Gracianne was born. On a daily basis, these passionate independent winegrowers keep a close eye on their vineyard of 86 plots. The variety of their terroirs makes for rich wines. 7 champagnes to discover. The Cuvée Saint-Crespin Premier Cru may well amaze you. This 100% pinot noir reveals sublime aromas of yellow-fleshed fruit, and is an ideal accompaniment to any meal.

Located in Chamery, this small family business has never abandoned its traditional spirit. Today, Jeannick, Daniel and Benjamin are in charge of the estate, working the vines, vinifying and elaborating the cuvées. These three winemakers' love of the terroir promises the creation of a rich range. The Brut Tradition cuvée is a blend of the three Champagne grape varieties. The result is a well-structured, powerful wine with a lively, expressive nose. On the palate, we find fruit (peach) and honey notes.

Frédéric 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.