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1. Paul-Etienne Saint Germain
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5.0 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By 656turners - Paris, France
A lovely little spot for quite a nice champagne. We tasted and then purchased a 2015 vintage blanc de noirs. It felt like being in someone’s house. It was slightly awkward being just two of us for the tasting but of course a little champagne relieves the tension. In nicer weather it would be fun to sit outside.
2. Champagne Jacquinot & Fils
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Pierre Jacquinot and his 2 sons Jacques and Jean-Guy have created champagne Jacquinot & Fils in 1947. Mr Pierre Jacquinot after the First World War during which has been seriously injured by the “Gas Moutarde” at 18 years old, has started to convert his family polyculture farm into a vineyard. He became at that time a Grape Broker for Champagne Mercier and was buying and selling grapes from local Grape Growers. In 1929 he set up his own pressing centre to process the purchased grapes. During all that times in winter he was going on the French Riviera to leave there to recover his health. And to sustain there he was selling Champagne under the brand Champagne Watteau. After the Second World War with his 2 sons he decided to produce his own Champagne while having all the facilities: a vineyard, a pressing centre, a small winery and a network of customers. But at that time it was impossible to sell your own Champagne when you where installed in a small village. That is why they moved to a Winery in Epernay. Nowadays the family owns a vineyard of 17 ha with the traditional 3 grape varietals Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. VISIT BY BOOKING ONLY
Reviewed By Herbyware - Matraville, Australia
We were a group of ten friends, it was reviewed as being outstanding, and it was for all of us, the most outstanding. Owner operated, his hands across everything. Caves were so authentic and beautiful. Highly knowledgeable tour by the man himself. But most important their champagne is fantastic and extremely affordable. Thank you Jacquinot and Fils for being true to your passion.
3. Champagne Boizel - Atelier 1834
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5.0 based on 64 reviews
Cellar Visits – Tasting Workshops – By the glass – Boutique Since 1834, the passion and know-how of the Boizel family has been transmitted from generation to generation and today, it is Florent and Lionel, 6th generation, who continues with the family values of quality, balance and elegance. In the Atelier 1834, a contemporary space on the 46 of the Avenue de Champagne, you will discover the charm of tradition and modernity, blended to perfection. You can either visit the winery and the historical cellars or taste the quality of our great champagnes. Or both! In any case you will learn about the history of the House Boizel and the Champagne making process. Among stainless still vats, oak barrels, chalky cellars and elegant Champagne, live a sensory experience!
Reviewed By ReinaldoM_12 - Long Island City, United States
My wife and I went to Boizel for a guide tour and Leire was very pleasant, honest and lazyless explaining everything, starting from the family history, the beginning an so far. In Brasil we do not have this champagne. We tried 3 the classic, the rose and vintage. All very good. We bought some. Thank you very much for the outstanding tour.
4. Champagne Leclerc Briant
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5.0 based on 33 reviews
Here is the TripAdvisor page of Le 25Bis, Champagne Leclerc Briant's wineshop. Domaine in biodynamy, founded in 1872, Champagne Leclerc Briant works with passion to the development of singular and original champagnes, fruit of a meticulous work to the vine and the cellar, in the deepest respect of the nature and the earth.
Reviewed By Horologist - Aylsham, United Kingdom
It was a hot afternoon and it was wonderful to sit in the beautiful shaded garden sampling 3 of their champagnes. The explanations for each type of champagne was interesting too. All were amazing! So good I treated us to a few purchases in the shop. :-)
5. Bulles et Bonheur champagne Elodie D
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5.0 based on 31 reviews
Champagne tasting bar Champagne Elodie D. harvesting Manipulant located in the mountain of Reims in Ecueil. Open Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. and from Saturday to Sunday from 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. from October to April and Monday to Thursday from 10.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. and from Saturday to Sunday from 10.30 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. from May to September
Reviewed By Snootifox - West Linn, United States
As we walked Avenue de Champagne we first ran in to Moet Chandon & reserved an afternoon tour & tasting. We then continued on looking at all of the houses & trying to determine where we may want to stop for a tasting. As we made our way to nearly the end of the Avenue we spotted Elodie D. We saw several patrons sitting in a lovely (not to formal) garden. We went in to check it out & like everyone else's comments we were delighted by stories of this champagne house & it's history of being in one family for generations & for the last 4 generations has been run by the women in the family. Fabrice (the husband/co-owner) was friendly & informative of the region & of their vineyards & wine growing production. He told us about each of their most popular vintages so we settled in with a delicious charcuterie tray & a few glasses of champagne. We spent a lovely 2 hours sipping, eating & chatting with Fabrice. We LOVED their champagne & their hospitality. Highly recommended so keep walking down the avenue until you find it. Worth the walk.
6. Les Sensations Vigneronnes
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
« Les Sensations Vigneronnes » are an authentic and gourmet tour on the champagne vineyard. The tour takes place in the middle of our family vineyard in the charming village of Beaunay (25minutes drive from Epernay). You will be able to discover the various activities and tasks concerning the vines throughout the year (pruning, tying, disbudding and also the harvest). We will be happy to share with you our knowledge about the champagne region, its soil and everything else that makes it distinctive. The tour ends with a tasting of Champagne and local food.
7. Champagne Alfred Gratien
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By MelesMelesUK - London, United Kingdom
An outstanding experience! We booked online, and arrived for a 10AM tour and tasting. The tour was conducted wonderfully by a knowledgeable guide, and the cellars are quite beautiful. The tasting was superb, with very generous pours of some fascinating and delicious wines. Their wines are truly unique among producers because of the oak barrel ageing, and well worth visiting for the superb value. We were also very appreciative that our dog (carried in a small backpack) was welcomed through the entire tour and tasting. A lovely experience, and we will certainly be back to stock up every time we are nearby!!
8. Champagne Pierre Mignon
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5.0 based on 31 reviews
80 metres from the avenue de champagne, bottom right we are passionate about the cuvées we make, come and discover them! Champagne tastings from €6 a glass. 11 cuvées including blanc de noirs, blanc de blancs grands crus, brut, classic rosé, saignée rosé, zero-dosage brut , 4 vintages. Tastings hosted by our chef sommelier wine professional. To accompany the tasting: charcuterie boards – cheeses – salmon imperial heritage caviar exclusive to Epernay. Plenty of cuvée gift ideas. We look forward to welcoming you to introduce you to our products. Indulge yourself ! For sale on the premises and to take away – possibility of shipping free entry !
Reviewed By miroslavas265
A wonderful day with our beloved friend master sommelier Denis. A place to be!!!???????????? Mira and Bond????
9. Moet et Chandon
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4.5 based on 1,912 reviews
Reviewed By 891mladenh - Zagreb, Croatia
Well, just great building,castle is breathaway, located on start of champagne promenade, impresive inside also, great tour thru cellars and champagne tasting
10. Champagne Georges Cartier
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4.5 based on 112 reviews
Installed in Epernay, a step away from the Avenue de champagne, The Georges Cartier champagne House offers delightful wines.Sticking to its philosophy, the House chooses the best cru villages to make balanced and accessible wines.Tour of the cellars:A video on the making-process, the tour of the 18th century cellars, and a tasting of Georges Cartier champagne.Plus ancient wine machines and an authentic 1903 Darcq press unit.
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Only three grape varieties are allowed in genuine champagne -- pinot noir, pinor meunier and chadonnay. An all-chardonnay wine is called "blanc de blanc" or "white of white." Ponot noir is a red grape. Pinot noir and chardonnay are the main chanpagne varieties. The Georges Cartier cellers are enjoyable, in particular the tour of the caves, as the cellars are called. You will be given a variety of champagnes to taste. Please bear in mind that the main brands are now owned by multinational .corporations and the independent houses often have a hard time being noticed. If you do not have much experience in tasting champagne, you may find your tasting a little surprising..
