A grower-champagne cave and bar in central Epernay carrying more than 50 independent producers. A weekly five-cuvee tasting is poured by the glass at 7.50 euros.
The list: More than 50 independent grower champagnes across the appellation, with a weekly rotating tasting of five cuvees served by the glass and bottle
Address: 6 rue Flodoard, 51200 Epernay, France, Champagne
A youthful bistro on the Place Auban-Moet in Epernay with a serious champagne-by-the-glass and natural-wine list. Local, seasonal, often organic plates accompany.
The list: Wide champagne-by-the-glass selection plus a serious natural-wine list, served in a relaxed central Epernay bistro with local seasonal cooking
Pours: Grower Champagne, Blanc de Noirs, Natural wine
The bar of the Le Vintage wine shop beside the Place du Forum in Reims, run by the Papavero brothers, with a vast list of grower and house champagnes.
The list: More than 1200 references including some 400 champagnes from growers and houses, plus burgundies and 100 spirits; large formats and older grower vintages
Pours: Grower Champagne, Blanc de Blancs, Vintage Champagne
A long-running spot on the Place Drouet d'Erlon in Reims that grew from an English pub into a champagne and wine lounge. Boutique grower cuvees and a winemaker.
The list: A former English pub turned champagne and wine lounge with a boutique selection of grower cuvees; a haunt where local winemakers drink
Pours: Grower Champagne, Extra Brut, Coteaux Champenois
A lively champagne and wine bar on rue Chanzy near Reims Cathedral, serving small plates with cuvees from growers and houses. A favourite of visiting winemakers.
The list: Champagne-led list spanning growers and houses, poured with tapas-style small plates and charcuterie; a winemaker hangout near the cathedral
Pours: Grower Champagne, Brut Nature, Rose Champagne
A neighbourhood bar, cave and kitchen on a quiet Reims street, run by Aline and Eric Serva. The focus is small-scale, organic and biodynamic champagne with local.
The list: Carefully curated organic and biodynamic grower champagnes and natural wines, poured alongside local seasonal small plates by owners Aline and Eric Serva
Pours: Grower Champagne, Biodynamic Champagne, Natural wine
A youthful bistro on the Place Auban-Moet in Epernay with a serious champagne-by-the-glass and natural-wine list. Local, seasonal, often organic plates accompany.
The list: Wide champagne-by-the-glass selection plus a serious natural-wine list, served in a relaxed central Epernay bistro with local seasonal cooking
Pours: Grower Champagne, Blanc de Noirs, Natural wine
A grower-champagne bar on the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay, pouring small-producer cuvees by the glass. A relaxed stop between the avenue house cellars.
The list: Grower-champagne specialist on the Avenue de Champagne, pouring small-producer cuvees by the glass in a relaxed setting
Pours: Grower Champagne, Extra Brut, Blanc de Blancs
