Top 9 Wineries & Vineyards in Ay, Grand Est

At the foot of Ay’s vineyard hillsides, registered as a UNESCO world heritage site, the Cite du Champagne opens the door of the oldest cooperative of champagne’s winegrowers. During a tour, a tasting or a workshop, travel more than anywhere else, in the heart of the most famous AOC of the world (registered designations of origin), to the discovery of men, lands, wines and Champagne’s work crafts. In the heart of the vineyard, between culture, art and history, discover another Champagne experience.

Champagne AYALA is one of the longest-established champagne Houses; it has been based in Ay, at the heart of the great champagne vineyards, since it was founded over 150 years ago. Independent and family-owned, it is still today the archety pe of a great and historic House, producing top quality wines which are enjoyed throughout the world for their freshness and elegance. Tastings are on appointment only, from Monday to Friday, from 9h to 12h, and from 2pm to 5pm.

Champagne Henri GOUTORBE is a family-owned champagne house, situated in the renowned Grand Cru village of Aÿ, in the heart of the Champagne region, 3 km from Epernay. The creation of the champagne range followed the development of the vine nursery, a family tradition born in the beginning of the 20th century and which represents the first stage of the production of champagne wines. Emile Goutorbe was already a nurseryman when his son Henri was born in Aÿ in 1922. Since the 1970s, René GOUTORBE has continued developing the vineyards and has been in charge of producing the cuvees. His children Bertrand and Etienne share his passion and are involved in building the reputation of our wine and of our region. The quality of the grapes, which are harvested manually, is a result of the careful selection of the best vines, based on their genetic features and on the specificities of each plot. You will enjoy the warm hospitality offered by Nicole, René’s wife, and their children.