Mareuil-sur-Ay house founded 1910, owner since 1935 of Clos des Goisses, the steep south-facing walled vineyard behind one of Champagne's great single-clos wines.
Signature wines: Philipponnat Clos des Goisses, Philipponnat Royale Reserve Brut
Tip: Clos des Goisses is among the steepest and warmest sites in Champagne, so it is rarely chaptalised.
Address: 13 rue du Pont, Mareuil-sur-Ay, 51160 Ay-Champagne, France
Reims house founded 1808 by Apolline Henriot, owned by Terroirs et Vignerons de Champagne (TEVC) since September 2023. Chardonnay-leaning with a fresh, refined style and the prestige Cuve des Enchanteleurs.
Tasting: Visits by appointment in Reims; book ahead in high season.
Signature wines: Henriot Brut Souverain, Henriot Blanc de Blancs
Tip: The house has a strong Cote des Blancs sourcing, giving its blends a Chardonnay backbone.
Reims house founded 1760 and part of Lanson-BCC, known for a fresh, malolactic-free style and the walled Clos Lanson vineyard in the city.
Tasting: Year-round guided tours of the Clos Lanson, winery and cellars; reservations required.
Signature wines: Lanson Le Black Creation Brut, Lanson Clos Lanson Blanc de Blancs
Tip: Lanson traditionally blocks malolactic fermentation, keeping its wines crisp and ageworthy.
Reims house founded 1827 and owned by Pernod Ricard, Pinot-led with the red-sash Cordon Rouge brut and around 25 km of city cellars.
Tasting: Cellar tours and tastings daily; book in advance, cellars span around 25 km.
Signature wines: Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut
Tip: The Cordon Rouge red sash references the French Legion of Honour ribbon.
Established at Ay in 1584 and now based in Epernay, Gosset is owned by Renaud-Cointreau and known for blocking malolactic fermentation.
Tasting: Visits to the Epernay house and its classified one-hectare park, open to the public since 2021.
Signature wines: Gosset Grande Reserve Brut, Gosset Grand Blanc de Blancs
Tip: Gosset began as a still-wine producer in 1584, long before sparkling Champagne existed.
Cult Avize grower under Anselme Selosse, applying Burgundian, low-intervention and oxidative methods to terroir-driven Blanc de Blancs and lieu-dit cuvees.
Tasting: No general visits; the family also runs the Hotel Restaurant Les Avises in Avize. Allocation only.
Signature wines: Selosse Initial Blanc de Blancs, Selosse Substance
Tip: Selosse pioneered grower-Champagne terroir thinking; bottles are scarce and allocation-only.
Benchmark Ambonnay grower under Francis Egly, working old Grand Cru Pinot Noir at low yields with very long lees ageing for powerful, vinous Champagne.
Tasting: Grower estate; visits only by prior arrangement, subject to availability.
Signature wines: Egly-Ouriet Les Vignes de Vrigny, Egly-Ouriet Brut Grand Cru
Tip: Les Vignes de Vrigny is a rare 100 percent Pinot Meunier Premier Cru bottling.
Discover the famous "Côte des Blancs" Grand Cru vineyard, Epernay and Hautvillers like Dom Pérignon during an unforgettable half-day tour from Epernay. Visit a family ...
Enjoy a bike tour in the Champagne countryside, through the heart of the UNESCO-listed vineyards and valleys, from Reims, Epernay or Ay. Visit a family domain for Cham...
Discover Reims on foot, see its must-see sights and finish with a relaxed tasting. An ideal way to understand the city while enjoying its famous art of living.
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