Hautvillers is a small town just outside Epernay that is famous for being the home of Dom Pérignon…read more This was the only tasting room open to the public and it's quite lovely. This is a small family owned vineyard that welcomes you to come taste their champagne. The tasting room over looks a vineyard and makes for nice pictures to capture the moment. When you want a tasting you get a choice of 3 champagnes for 15 euros. If you buy 6 or more bottles the tasting is free. They will ship worldwide.

This is a family owned champagne house and we met the sons of the family. We visited during…read moreharvest, which is a crazy time of year, so everyone was running around, and then the Tasting Room got really busy, so more running around, but they still took the time to explain their champagnes and deliver a couple of flights of tastings. The difference here was that they actually brought out flights, where most other places we went to would serve one tasting at a time. The advantage of a flight is that they could deliver your entire tasting at once, but the disadvantage is that the last few you taste will be warmer, so may not showcase the champagne as well. Also, we noticed that the champagne was not as bubbly, but we're told that it's because of the glass and they were waiting for a new shipment of glasses. Didn't get to test this theory out, but will do some further research. The Tasting Room itself looks brand new. It's very modern with amazing views of the vineyards. This place is worth a visit just for the views! The champagnes are good and priced reasonably. We saw people buy cases and cases of the stuff, and we picked up a few bottles for ourselves and for gifts.

One of my goals when visiting Reims was to DRINK ALL THE CHAMPAGNE. Sure, I could have ponied up…read more€30-50 for cellar tours and tastings at the big houses but let's face it, I can drink Tattinger and the like at home. I was really interested in trying small producers that don't export. That's where Tresors comes in - it's a tasting room coop with 27 small, local wineries showcased. Can we talk about the interior? So clever! There's a giant map of Champagne on the floor and each producer is numbered - pull down their bottle from the ceiling (see my pics) to learn more. I love that each winemaker is pictured - we were given a small booklet with more detailed info on each winemaker as well. Each day there are 8-10 bottles open for tasting. You can taste by the glass (price varies) or do a flight of 3 for €20. My husband and I each did one so we shared 6 wines from a light blanc des blancs to a more intense rose maceration. My favorite ended up being a 2008 vintage - it was perfection. I can't say enough about how great our sommelier Laure (hope I spelled it right!) was! She thoroughly explained each wine and the overall process that the vintners go through. My only small sad is that they really don't ship to the US (due to state specific regulations) so plan to perhaps taste a bunch here and perhaps grab a special bottle or two. Prices varied from €20/bottle to MUCH more but I can tell you that I truly liked each wine I tasted. This shop was one of the highlights of my vacation - it was everything I was looking for. They're close to the train station so definitely do not miss them!

I mean, by all means go visit the grandes maisons and their cave tours. You're in Champagne!…read more But for connoisseurs and enthusiasts just wanting more variety, this shop run by an association of 27+ independent grower Champagne estates, just cannot be beat. You'll be able to purchase bottles (and cases) of bottlings seldom seen back home, and more importantly be able to taste maybe 6-9 open bottles among 180+ cuvees they carry at any given point. It's a great opportunity to learn a lot about different cuvee styles and the growers behind them, some of whom have an intense cult following among enthusiasts. All at reasonable prices and among super-friendly staff, the shop space is totally lovely too. Extremely highly recommended.

Wow! Touring this historical winery and wine cellar was so impactful and such a beautiful…read moreexperience. Seeing the hometown of Dom Perignon and the birthplace of champagne was so gorgeous. The experience itself was so rich in history! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and passionate for champagne and it's history. This tour was our favorite thing we experienced on our honeymoon! We can't recommend it enough.

Largish Champagne shop outside the cathedral. Lots of small producer champagne, a reasonable…read moreselection of 1/2 bottles. Quite a few large format bottles, too, and some older vintages. A good variety to choose from, including the ubiquitous yellow label. Prices here seem a tad higher than the other two shops, but the selections barely overlap. Staff is not overly friendly or itching to help you. 15 euro min on CC purchases.

We had a fantastic experience here - the staff spoke English and was happy to make some…read morerecommendations for us, all of which were spot on and not very pricey at all. They were friendly - when we ducked in out of the pouring rain, he even offered me a paper towel to dry my glasses. The prices seemed competitive to me and cheaper than the champagne houses. They had an extensive selection of small and large producers.

As soon as I knew I was visiting Reims, I began researching the various champagne houses in the…read morearea. After reading a few articles that listed Lanson as having one of the most personal, in-depth tours in the area, I settled on them and booked a tour for 4. When we arrived, there were 10 people including ourselves, so it was an intimate tour experience. I was beyond happy to see that the tour was just as in-depth, engaging, and educating as I had read. Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgable and answered every question we had. We walked through the entire maison and got to see the vineyards on site. Visiting in late August, the vines were full and ready to be picked in the coming weeks. In addition to the wonderful tour, their grounds were extremely classy and sleek. The tasting room and outside lounge area were both beautifully designed. We chose the "Discovery" experience which was $26 each and the tasting involved Lanson's Le Black Label Brut and Le Rosé. More than elated by our experience and their champagnes, we bought a few bottles at their shop.

My friends and I were fortunate enough to visit Paris for three days and knew we had to make a stop…read morein Champagne country. Unsure of where to go for all of the options, we semi-randomly picked Lanson. Just a short trip from the bus and train station, the Champagne house was incredibly accommodating, offering a very affordable and last-minute booking for a tour and tasting. They offered a safe place for us to store our luggage so we didn't have to drag it around, and even though it was cold, we were given a very thorough tour through all the grounds, vineyards, and cellars. Our guide was fun, knowledgable, and spoke perfect English, and the house itself emulates class and luxury while still remaining an accessible price. The tour was small and personal, and our guide made it fun and informative despite the cold and wind chill. Will definitely try to come back if I can visit Reims again!

Ruinart champagne is amazing and it was great to go through a guided tour here for our day trip to…read moreChampagne. Learned a lot about the history of the house and the process they go through to make champagne. Loved how they integrated art in all its forms as part of the champagne tour. The tasting only comes with two tastings of your choice - white or rose - and no mix and matching. Our tour guide was polite but a bit formal and stiff.

Amazing!! My parents are champagne/wine connoisseurs and brought me here and omg was it BEAUTIFUL!!…read moreThey visit a few times a year but I joined them once here so far and wow was this place Beyond beautiful the interior the grounds the under ground area!! Just everything the tasting the food I can keep going on and on I would definitely recommend coming here if in Paris it's just a short train ride away! You may also buy bottles that are only sold there and they will ship them to your home so you don't have to lug them around your whole trip!! Must see! Service and everything was truly amazing!

Took us some time to find the right entrance/ parking spot, so build in time if you're coming here…read more A 10-15min drive if you're coming from downtown Epernay. This was one of our favorite champagne tastings. The hidden castle is a magnificent gem. We enjoyed exploring the grounds at our own pace followed by a wonderful tasting.

Had a great time at the tasting room of Collard Picard yesterday! Our hostess was very…read moreknowledgeable on the champagnes we tasted, and it was a relatively quiet Wednesday afternoon our party of six seemed to have the room to ourselves! We opted for the prestige tasting, my favorite was the second champagne, the blanc to blanc and their rose was very interesting to my palette since I haven't been exposed to many first cuvée roses before!