Champagne France
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Discover the Champagne region of France
Every Champagne House is unique, each embodying a distinct character and style. Some Maisons, such as Champagne Taittinger, favor Chardonnay grapes to impart an elegance and refreshing quality to their Champagnes. Others, like Champagne Bollinger, predominantly use Pinot Noir grapes, which lend intensity and an exquisite, robust flavor. Your preference between these styles will ultimately hinge on your personal taste.
Reims, the largest city and capital of Champagne France, is a hub of this effervescent culture. Conveniently accessible from Paris, it is just a 90-minute drive or a swift 45-minute journey by TGV train. For those interested in exploring the heart of Champagne, booking a tour from Paris in advance is highly recommended.
The Champagne region offers a wealth of experiences: stroll through lush vineyards, learn about the unique soil composition, and meet the dedicated winegrowers. Explore a variety of wineries, from grand historic houses to charming smaller estates, each offering their own take on the art of Champagne making. To fully appreciate the diversity, consider visiting both a large and a small Champagne House. This way, you can compare the different characters of Champagne, enjoy diverse cellar tours, partake in various tasting sessions, and gain unique insights from expert explanations.
For seamless planning, Champagne-Booking stands as the world’s leading website for online bookings of Champagne Tours and Tastings. It provides a comprehensive range of activities at numerous Champagne Houses in the Champagne region of France. Booking in advance is advisable, as availability is often limited, ensuring you secure the most enriching and enjoyable experiences during your visit.
The 5 regions
1. Montagne de Reims
Champagne Houses in this part of Champagne France, The Montagne de Reims, situated between Reims and Épernay, can be visited throughout the whole year… read more
Big and famous Champagne Houses such as Champagne Pommery and Maison Taittinger in Reims can be visited easily.
Primary grape: Pinot Noir and a slightly smaller percentage of Chardonnay grapes and Pinot Meunier grapes.
Primary villages: Reims, Rilly-la-Montage, Ay, Bouzy, Verzenay, Verzy
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2. Vallée de la Marne
Man who for centuries has actively used and in all different ways worked the soil has almost entirely shaped the landscape of the Vallée de la Marne… read more
Primary Grape: Pinot Meunier
Primary villages: Mareuil-sur-Ay, (Pinot Noir),
Dizy & Hautvillers (Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) and Ste-Gemme (Pinot Meunier)
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3. Côte des Blancs & Epernay
The Côte des Blancs is a ridge with a height of 250 metres above land and runs from north to south. The slopes of the ridge are vineyards with deep ravines that have been eroded by a few rivers… read more
Primary Grape: Chardonnay
Primary villages: Epernay, Cramant, Avize, le Mensil-sur-Oger
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4. Côte des Bar (Aube)
Lovers of authenticity and fine bubbles will appreciate the Aube and its Champagne Route through the Côte des Bar… read more
Primary Grape: Pinot Noir
Primary village: Les Riceys
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5. Côte de Sézanne
The Côte de Sézanne is essentially a continuation of the Côte des Blancs, separated only by the marshes of Saint Gond and largely dominated by the same variety, the Chardonnay grape… read more
Primary Grape: Chardonnay
Primary village: Villeauxe-la-Grande
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