Small Houses & Classic Brands

There are around 80 Champagne houses of which about 25 can be visited. Established in the 18th century, these historic Champagne houses exemplify the region's dedication to excellence. These houses demonstrate how integrating traditional methods with innovative practices results in sparkling wines of unmatched quality. Significant use of biodynamic farming for their top cuvees further highlights their commitment to preserving the natural integrity and enhancing the flavor profile of their wines.

Tours last 1 1/4 to 2hrs and include visits at the cellars followed by a tasting of their signaure Tradional Brut, a Rose and soometimes vintage options are offered.

Pommery

Founded in 1836, the House created by the wine traders Pommery & Greno, was selling just 45,000 bottles a year. In less than 20 years, thanks to Mrs Pommery, the Pommery House became one of the most important and prestigious Houses of Champagne. In February, 1858, Alexandre Louis Pommery abruptly died. His widow, Louise, took over the control of the winery at the age of 39. She knew virtually nothing about champagne wines. She built elaborate buildings over her cellars, and developed the Brut stylethat the British adored. The Pommery estate extends over a large patch of land in the southern part of Reims, called the Butte Sainte-Nicaise. During 19th century, the Champagne was a very sweet wine and only drunk with dessert. Mrs Pommery changed this and created the first champagne without added sugar. The Pommery Brut Nature 1874 was born!

Mumm

The Mumm brothers, Jacobus, Gottlieb and Philipp, who were from a rich family of German wine merchants and who also owned vineyards in the Rhine valley, arrived in Reims in 1827. Along with their business partner Friedrich Giesler, they set up P.A. Mumm et Cie., the initials standing for the forenames of their father, Peter Arnold Mumm.

Lanson

Founded in 1760, the only International House to offer a vine to flute experience. Supplier to the British Court & Principality of Monaco. Lanson the 3rd oldest (1760) Champagne House, was the first important House to stress their commitment to organic and sustainable wine growing with an organic Green Label Champagne. 83 percent of the vineyards used for Cristal and Roederer's top cuvées are now farmed bio dynamically.

Nicolas Feuillatte

A collective of 4,500 grower producers located across the entire Champagne region. The modern the buildings are vast and spacious, expressing unrivalled generosity and glass facades, which mirror the stunning landscapes, while the undulating lines of the roof echo the gently rolling hillsides.

Smaller Houses

Martel
Medieval chalk quarries dug between the 4th and 15th centuries, eco-museum and 18th century buildings.

Mercier
30 meters down the chalky soil board a little train and travel across a part of the 18 kms-long cellars

Alfred Gratien
Grand & premier cru vineyards in the Cote des Blancs. Each cru vinified separately in 1,000, 228-litre oak barrels without malolactic fermentation.

De Castellane
Old world house with a tower & museum.