Tresors de Champagne, La Boutique ★ 4.5
The Club Tresors de Champagne boutique gathers more than 170 Special Club cuvees from 28 grower members, with a weekly selection open for tasting by the glass.
Run by former champagne ambassador Pierre-Yves Cainjo, 520 carries some 650 references from 180 growers and houses, with free Saturday producer tastings.
Address: 1 avenue Paul-Chandon, 51200 Epernay, France, Champagne
The Club Tresors de Champagne boutique gathers more than 170 Special Club cuvees from 28 grower members, with a weekly selection open for tasting by the glass.
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