Wine estates Champagne-Ardenne

Located in Oger, the Chapuis vineyard is an 8-hectare family business that has been in operation since 1952. Today, it's run by Arnold and his two daughters. Each year, the winery produces wines of the highest quality, such as this rich, complex vintage Blanc de Blancs, with notes of roasted coffee and toast. For more finesse, try the Cuvée Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs, with a sugar content of 5 g/l, a supple wine with character. An address well worth the detour, believe us!

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.

Located in Barbonne-Fayel, this family business owns a dozen hectares spread over the Sézanne and Côte des Bars regions. With his 3 sons, Jérôme, Lionel and Laurent, Pierre Launay offers you very well worked wines. Their Brut, regularly awarded, caught our attention. In the Gold range, the Grande Réserve and the very beautiful Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut also impressed us. For them, we want to put the small dishes in the big and go hunting for the most beautiful products to concoct amazing food/wine matches!

The history of the domain is quite original, since its founder hesitated for a long time between his 2 passions: champagne and aviation, an activity that allowed him to rub shoulders with Mermoz and Saint-Exupéry! Since the 1990s, it is Brice who runs this sparkling house. The 6 ha vineyard is spread over 3 renowned terroirs: Avenay Val d'Or, Mutigny and Oger. The vines are pampered in the respect of nature. A favorite is their Rosé premier cru, a 100% pinot noir and their 2015 vintage with fine notes of candied fruits, hazelnut and acacia honey.

Pure conviviality. Located in Ludes, in the heart of the Montagne de Reims, this family-run business is now run by Bertrand Jorez. On a daily basis, this passionate winegrower is committed to environmentally-friendly viticulture. As proof, his 5-hectare Premier Cru vineyard is HVE and VDC certified. 6 cuvées and 1 ratafia to discover. To extend the experience, Bertrand invites you to stay in his guest rooms "Les Glycines", 60^m2 of pure bliss between vines and forest!

Barbier-Louvet Père et Fils have been managing a 99% classified Premier Cru vineyard for 6 generations. Pinot noir and Chardonnay are obviously king here, and the vines are worked with passion and great care. The results are very convincing, and the cuvées we discover are of the highest quality. A particular favorite is the L'Héritage de Serge Brut^{1er Cru} cuvée, a real success with its floral nose and fruity palate, and the beautiful Ensemble Prestige Grand Cru cuvée, a very fruity, delicate wine. For spontaneous tasting!

At Champagne René Bauser, we notice this cadole, the traditional shelter of the winegrowers (a flat stone hut), which has been reconstituted here. We are welcomed in the vast luminous room of the house to discover the work before starting a visit to better understand the elaboration of the local beverage. Champagne, rosé des Riceys, côteaux-champenois are elaborated here; we are taken in the long vaulted cellar decorated with tools and old machines, then we go up by a staircase to find ourselves in the cadole. To discover!

Valérie and Benoît Lahaye are an atypical couple of winegrowers. Their small estate of 4.4 hectares, spread between Bouzy, Ambonnay and Tauxières-Mutry, is cultivated organically and with animal traction and their wine-making methods are beginning to interest many champagne producers in the region. Non-dosed wines, passage in barrels, non-use of sulfites for one of their cuvée (the Violaine cuvée of 2015, made in very few copies)... Also to be discovered: the Brut Nature cuvée, a fresh and lively wine, or the Blanc de Noirs cuvée.

Dom Pérignon champagne takes its name from the famous monk cellarer at Hautvillers. He took up his post as procurator in 1668 and set himself the goal of creating the "best wine in the world". It is sometimes claimed that he invented wine effervescence. In reality, it existed before him, but what is certain is that he laid the foundations of the Champagne method: blending of 3 grape varieties, corking, thicker bottles, storage in crayères. Plénitude 2, Vintage, Rosé, these champagnes reveal heights of expression never before attained. Heavenly!

In 1945, after joining the Resistance during the war, Bernard de Nonancourt, a man of character, trained in every stage of the winegrowing profession, from vine to cellar, before being appointed CEO of the Maison in 1948. This pioneer quickly established privileged relationships with winemakers, and brilliantly combined the concepts of innovation and tradition to give life to an artisanal style. Fine and elegant, the wines in the range are now exported to over 147 countries, to the delight of neophytes and connoisseurs alike.

The history of this renowned house began in 1930 with Émilien Jamart, a baker by trade and mayor of his village, who started selling his wines in 1936. Since 2009, Maxime has been at the helm of this fine domaine, crafting champagnes that are timeless in their appeal. From Extra-Brut to Demi-Sec, you're bound to find a wine to suit your taste. Our favorites are Prestige Tentation Extra-Brut 2012 and Blanc de Blancs Brut 2014. Two great wines that offer an explosion of aromas on the palate. Don't miss their white coteaux-champenois.

Located just north of Reims, the Les Six Coteaux cooperative is a group of winegrowers comprising over 100 producers and 115 hectares of vines. The winemaking methods and equipment used are modern, and the work carried out is worthy of the great Champagne houses. The "Charles Heston" range unveils wines of the highest quality, such as the Cuvée Tradition, distinguished by its balance of ripe fresh fruit and dried flower aromas. A site not to be missed for its panoramic terrace and friendly welcome!

Founded in 1820 and located in the village of Verzenay, the Chaudron estate, certified VDC, has vines classified as Grand Cru and Premier Cru. In order to be able to discover the appellation through all its richness and diversity, the range is declined in several collections: the Classics (Grande Réserve and Rosé), the Plaisirs (Chardonnay, Blanc de Noirs), the Prestiges (La Belle Hélène and By Capucine), the Grains (Grains de Blancs, Grains de Noirs and Grain de Nature - B73). 40% of the estate's production is now sold for export. Not to be missed!

The family history of the Champagne house goes back to the ^18th century. Thomas, the tenth generation, took over the winery a few years ago from his father André Cheurlin. We want more than anything to pass on the family traditions and the Cheurlin-Dangin brand created by our forebears. Thomas continues to run the family estate from its historic premises. His specialty is this subtle blend of chardonnay and pinot noir.

Founded in 1838 by William Deutz and Pierre-Hubert Geldermann in Aÿ, this prestigious Maison is today run by the same shareholder as Maison Roederer. The terroir, however, remains unchanged, and the vines planted there produce top-quality grapes every year for a top-of-the-range final result. Deutz Champagnes can be found in all the best wine shops in France, as well as on the finest tables around the world. Amour de Deutz Blanc de blancs 2011 is an ideal match for caviar or lobster.

The Dauby brand was born in 1956, when Guy and Thérèse Dauby began marketing their wine themselves. Today, the couple's daughter, Francine, and her daughter, Flore, are carrying on the family tradition. The eight-hectare estate is located on five different crus, with a predominance of pinot noir, which gives the Dauby wines their full-bodied, lively and fruity character. The Reserve cuvée is the signature of the house.

Since 1837, the emblematic brand with the blue ribbon has been conquering the world with ease and pleasure. The wines, which meet the highest standards, are distributed in over forty countries. Le Cordon Bleu extra brut and Brut Rosé were the focus of our tastings, and have won us numerous awards. In the outbuildings of the Venoge mansion, you'll discover the comfort of their 4 prestigious, tastefully decorated rooms. A truly enchanted interlude!

Salon champagne is considered one of the greatest champagnes in the world and it is also one of the rarest with only 37 cuvées in 100 years! More affordable, the Delamotte champagne is also of great interest: the Blanc de Blancs cuvée, the stylish signature of the house, the Brut cuvée, an elegant and round champagne, with a generous length, the vintage Blanc de Blancs cuvée (currently 2014) and the Rosé cuvée, a very nice work in the finesse and fruit.

Champagne Delouvin-Nowack is a winery offering a wide range of champagne wines. The estate is run by the Delouvin family, who emphasize respect for the environment and living beings in their production process. They also offer a delivery service for those wishing to enjoy their champagne wines at home.

A few kilometers from Épernay lies a 32-hectare family vineyard that we highly recommend to champagne lovers in search of exceptional champagnes. Maison Autréau de Champillon owns vineyards in 5 renowned communes, including Aÿ and Chouilly. This diversity of terroirs, HVE-certified since 2017, emanates a powerful, expressive style. 7 wines to discover: 3 Premiers Crus (Brut, Extra-Brut and Rosé), 2 Grands Crus (Réserve and Blanc de Blancs) and 2 Grands Crus Millésimés (Réserve Millésime and Les Perles de la Dhuy).

Founded in 1860 and owned by Bollinger Champagne since 2005, Ayala is one of the "little big" brands in the world of champagne, which both sells worldwide and keeps its size small enough to be able to source only from terroirs classified as grand cru or premier cru. It is one of the few houses that still produces a non dosed champagne (without sugar addition). On site, the property is magnificent, luxurious and serene, and while visits are by prior arrangement, the store is open Monday through Friday.

Concerned about the environment, the Baudry house produces champagne with a viticulture in organic conversion. In the Classics, the Héritage cuvée is a 100% fruity pinot noir that reveals the roundness and aromatic power of this emblematic grape variety. The Cuvée Brut Millésime 2012, a blend of pinot noir and chardonnay, is a round wine that expresses itself in the mouth with delicate fruit, typical of chardonnay. The cuvée Privilège is a wine of character and balance. Finally, the Brut Rosé is a pleasure wine revealing aromas of young fruits.

5 generations of winegrowers have worked on this estate, founded in 1822, which today boasts 15 hectares of vines, predominantly Chardonnay and Meunier. A mosaic of plots in the best terroirs gives Bauget-Jouette champagnes their distinctive character. For example, Blanc de Blancs 2008, a blend of Grands Crus Chardonnay, expresses itself with extremely fine bubbles. On the palate, we find aromas of pear, toast and a spicy finish. The Grande Réserve, more focused on candied fruit, is a powerful, rich wine.

Created in 1955 by a group of winegrowers from the village of Mardeuil, Beaumont des Crayères produced its first vintage in 1958. More than 50 years later, the house has become a benchmark in Champagne. Among the house's outstanding cuvées are Fleur Blanche, a 100% Chardonnay with an expressive nose and notes of candied peach, and Cuvée Raressence, a great vintage with notes of candied fruit, spices and chestnut cream. Cheers!

Created in 1730, under the reign of Louis XV, Chanoine Frères is the second oldest brand in the Champagne region. Today, the brand belongs to the Lanson-BCC group. The people of the House have at heart to keep and to emphasize the typicity of the Champagne grape varieties. Authentic and generous, the 6 wines of the range are synonymous with pleasure. Do not miss their 2015 vintage. Its charming nose and its aromas of quince jelly will delight the connoisseurs. A special mention for the Réserve Privée, a wine of character as we like them.

In 1829, Champagne's Emmanuel de Villermont hired a young German salesman, Joseph Bollinger, who married his daughter and inherited the vineyard. Almost two centuries later, the family, through its descendants, is still at the helm, maintaining the quest for excellence. Boldly crafted Pinot Noir gives the house wines their inimitable style. Our favorite is the Spécial Cuvée. The fruit of perfectly regular blending, thanks to the conservation of reserve wines in magnum, this wine is made for fine gastronomy.

Spreading the taste of the real thing.For the Borel-Lucas family, champagne production has always been a family affair. Founded in 1929 by Marcel Lucas, the house readily shares its taste for meticulousness and its goldsmith's expertise. Cuvée Munificience, a 100% pinot noir with a flattering nose, embodies these values to perfection. Generous and gourmet, with aromas of dried fruit and orange marmalade, the sensory journey lives up to its promise. The other wines have nothing to envy it, especially the Cuvée Soleil d'Or Grand Cru.

Located in the Saint-Thierry massif, this family operation of harvesters and handlers has an exceptional know-how that has been passed on with fervor and passion for 8 generations. Today, Christophe Boulard and his son are at the head of this 8-hectare estate, which extends over a rich mosaic of terroirs. The winegrower is keen to share his know-how and his passion for the profession, and offers visits to the cellar with a wine press as well as wine tasting sessions.

A visionary and entrepreneur at heart, Albert Bergère created his own brand in 1949 in Épernay. A heritage and a love of the vineyard that was passed on to his youngest son André who has since taken up the torch. Supported by his wife, both have worked hard to expand the vineyard in an exceptional diversity of soils. This allows them to produce reference wines that are appreciated by many wine lovers in France and abroad. A sales/tasting store, guest rooms and a cellar are to be discovered.

Jean-Pierre and his son Julien work a beautiful "Grand Cru" classified vineyard in Mesnil-sur-Oger. Julien and his wife Sarah have made a historic turn by becoming harvesters and handlers in a family that was originally a cooperative. For them, there is no compromise with quality, champagne is a timeless luxury product that they have to elaborate from the very beginning of the harvest to the decoration of their 4 exceptional vintages.

Since 1996, the ^7th generation of Callot has been at the helm, with the youngest of his four sons, Thierry, now managing the family business. The company is still committed to traditional winemaking in its Grand Cru terroir. It produces a range of wines divided between Grands Crus and Premiers Crus. The "Clos Jacquin" cuvée, a locality in Avize, is aged for a year on lees in wooden vats. The company also produces a 100% Avize vintage champagne called Les Avats, a fine, high-quality wine from a south-facing vineyard planted in 1951.

Champagne Élodie D is a women's story, and has been for 8 generations! Today, the estate is certified as a High Environmental Value and Sustainable Viticulture. 6 fine, delicately crafted Premier Cru champagnes to discover in their floral dressings: Brut, Demi-Sec, Blanc de Blancs, Rosé de Saignée, Belle Âme (100% Pinot Noir Vintage) and Résurgence (also a Blanc de Noirs Vintage). In parallel, Élodie's husband Fabrice is now the master of La Demeure d'Élodie, a guest apartment the couple created in 2017.

In Ville-Dommange, since 1590, several generations of coopers and then winemakers have succeeded one another to write the history of this beautiful house, now run by Véronique and Florent Bergeronneau-Marion. In 2007, the talented duo created the "Clos des Bergeronneau" planted with pinot noir and meunier and facing south-east. A magical and rare place where you can taste a flute of their eponymous vintage from a terrace with an absolutely heavenly view.

Located in Écueil, Nicolas Maillart owns an exceptional vineyard classified as Premier and Grand Cru. In this deep-rooted family, the vines have been worked since 1753. Very committed to the preservation of the environment, Nicolas has installed photovoltaic panels to self-manage his energy production. 6 vintages, a ratafia and a fine de Marne are to be discovered. We especially like "Les Francs de Pied", a rare and sumptuous plot of land!

Welcome to the heart of one of Champagne's oldest families, whose roots date back to 1653. Today, the owners cultivate a 6-hectare vineyard spread over 7 villages, 1/3 of which are classified as Premier Cru, and offer a range of wines with a low sugar content so that freshness and vivacity can be fully expressed. Among the wine-tourism activities on offer, an introduction will take you on a tour of the vineyards, followed by a visit to the cellars, where you can taste a selection of three of their champagnes.

Welcome to this House with its 200 years of history! Today, the eighth generation is proud of the heritage passed on by Louis-Victor, its founder, and is developing the family business with great energy, and is putting its vineyards on a sustainable viticulture path, with a focus on organic methods. A beautiful evolution towards modernity but always in the respect of the ancestral know-how. The flagship wine of the House, the Cuvée 1809, tied with two hemp threads in the shape of a cross, is a good example. A wine dressed in authenticity and full of history!

Behind the chivalric emblem of the domaine and its status as a harvester-manipulator lie generations of passionate winemakers who have been bringing consistent quality to their wines since 1968. The estate is currently run by Mrs Deville and her 4 sons. The distinctive feature of this estate is that its wines are blended predominantly with Grand Cru pinot noir... where chardonnays usually preside. A range of 7 fine, bold champagnes to discover.

The Domaine is nowadays famous for its rare and atypical wines. The family does not practice malolactic fermentation unlike the vast majority of Champagne winemakers. All the wines are aged for at least 4 to 9 years. The range is magnificent and in particular the Cuvée Collection Roger-Constant, a high fashion vintage produced in very limited quantities. The estate also has an 18th century guest house called "Millésime et une nuit".

400 years of family history at the service of exceptional champagnes. At the head of this House, we discover a manager with an atypical and impressive background. That of Alexandre Penet. A graduate of Arts et Métiers, he began by working in the automotive sector before leaving for Chicago to earn an MBA and specialize in oenology. Rigorous, demanding, in perpetual search of excellence, his wines are in his image. Haute couture" vintages worked with great technical skill. Racy champagnes with great minerality.

That's the Champagne way! You're sure to fall in love with this atypical Maison. Founded in 1947, Emmanuel Chopin is now developing a successful wine tourism business. Nestled on the southern slopes of Épernay, the 7-hectare vineyard is cultivated using integrated viticulture methods, and produces 8 champagnes classified into 2 ranges: "Originelles" and "Classiques". Rare enough to be highlighted, the House also produces 6 Champagne ratafias. The estate also offers a range of fun and convivial wine workshops.

This 4.2 hectare vineyard, dominated by Pinot Meunier, is managed in a reasoned culture thanks to techniques used in organic viticulture. Certified HVE since 2010, biodiversity is thus preserved and the use of phytosanitary products is greatly reduced. These quality requirements are reflected in their 8 "hand-crafted" vintages, which are made with rigor, precision and authenticity. Note that the house has also developed a second brand called Champagne La Villeseniere (www.champagne-la-villeseniere.com).

Passionate winegrowers for 5 generations, the Crépaux family owns vineyards in different areas of the Champagne region such as the prestigious Côte des Blancs, the Montagne de Reims or the Vallée de la Marne. For more than 20 years, it is Sébastien Crépaux who has taken over the torch. You can count on his love for a job well done! Each cuvée has been finely thought out. For example, for a top-of-the-range cuvée, Sébastien favors vinification in oak barrels with pumping over of the beds during the entire vinification. 5 magnificent cuvées are to be discovered.

After starting the business under the name Champagne Brochet Hervieux, Vincent, the current owner, bought Domaine Les Croix in 2010 and decided to sign the bottles with his name. In Écueil, on south-east facing slopes, Vincent works his vineyard with a strong dominant of pinot noir, in the purest respect of the environment. His son Gaspard is in charge of the soil work. We are particularly fond of their Brut Nature 2005 and their carefully decorated eponymous gîte.

Independent winemakers for over 35 years, committed and proud of their profession, the people who make up the history of Champagne Lacroix take care of all the stages of winemaking and take real pleasure in showing the fruit of their precious work. Anxious to offer champagnes of the highest quality, the estate has been equipped with a modern pressing center and vat room since 2010. Since 2016, you can also discover their tasting space. A vineyard of 13 hectares with a strong dominance of pinot meunier allows the production of 9 wines.

In Vertus, in the heart of the Marne, in an exceptional wine region known as the "Côte des Blancs", lies the 23-hectare family vineyard, now managed by Michel Maillard.

At harvest time, the opulent Chardonnays proudly emerge from the south/south-east exposure and unique chalky soil. A house style handed down from father to son, an ancestral know-how and very high quality grapes contribute to the elaboration of champagnes with a unique minerality and freshness.

As true enthusiasts, Michel Maillard and his son shape their wines to arouse emotion, because the work of a winegrower means knowing how to sublimate the aromas and bowing down when Nature has worked well. An art of living and dreaming that can be found in every bubble!

A beautiful range of exceptional wines to discover: Cuvée Gregory^1er Cru, Cuvée Rose Alexia^1er Cru, Cuvée Prestige 2010, Cuvée Mont Vergon 2005-2006-2008-2010, L'Oger 2004 or 2007 Grand Cru, Cuvée Blanc de Noirs 2011.

In the wine library, the Cuvée Gregory is available in several years (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2005). The Blanc de Blancs version is also available in 2001. Cuvée Prestige Millésime 2009 and La Justice 1999.

Cuvée du Fondateur: The jewel of the House, made from Chardonnays dating back to 1982, as well as a Ratafia.

The estate also owns:

The magnificent 19th centuryChâteau de Saint-Mard, only 7 minutes from Vertus. An idyllic setting that can be privatized (21, rue de Champagne - 51130 Saint-Mard-lès-Rouffy).

A contemporary, design and cosy space with 2 junior suites with all the comforts to stay in the region in complete peace of mind. [email protected]

Winemakers for 4 generations, it is today Jean-Baptiste Martin who holds the reins of the House. He works the vineyard in the purest respect of nature. The vineyard is located on a hillside and enjoys a favorable exposure, microclimate and soil that allow the wines to reach their full maturity. The Domaine offers you to discover its 5 champagnes, a sweet mix of authenticity and generosity, which transcribe the essence of the terroirs. We liked the Cuvée Vintage and the Brut Rose Gourmandise.

Worthy heir to ancestral know-how dating back to 1792, Dominique Boulard, the current owner of the company, has been in love with his land since his earliest childhood. His years of study in Burgundy strongly influenced his approach to cultivation and respect for the soil. Committed to the day-to-day running of his estate, his top-of-the-range equipment and exceptional grapes enable him to produce 7 highly expressive cuvées. Come and visit them.

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!

On this estate, located in the village of Méry-Prémecy, great importance is attached to sustainable viticulture, in order to respect not only the wines themselves, but also the men and women who contribute to their production every day.

The House offers a range of 7 wines, including two "100% Meunier" wines. One, made from old vines, reveals complex notes of stewed fruit and nuts. The second, a non-dosed wine, is a perfect match for a delicious endive salad with Comté cheese.

Maison Bonnevie-Bocart is now run by the^3rd generation in Billy-Le-Grand. Independent winegrowers and harvesters-manipulants, the family continues to develop the vineyard in line with family values: respect for tradition and the environment to produce 8 beautifully complex wines. A special mention goes to their Blanc de Blancs Millésimé, which offers a deliciously gourmet mouthfeel. Magical with langoustine carpaccio!