Luxury Champagne Houses
A luxury Champagne tour offers an exclusive opportunity to explore some of the most prestigious Champagne houses, blending history, craftsmanship, and indulgence. You can visit iconic producers like Bollinger and have lunch at at Perrier-Jouet, to experience the elegance of their Belle Epoque cuvee and its Art Nouveau heritage. For a deeper dive into Champagne’s history, Philipponnat offers a unique exploration of their legendary Clos des Goisses vineyard nd Henri Giraud feature is biodyamic process to produce some of the finest Champagnes in the world. These experieces provide immersive tastings and behind-the-scenes insights into Champagne’s finest producers.
Bollinger
For wine lovers, Bollinger offers a visit rich in tradition and elegance. Famous for its association with the James Bond films like "Live and Let Die", "GoldenEye", and "Skyfall", particularly as 007’s preferred Champagne, Bollinger is known for its powerful and structured wines, especially Bollinger La Grande Annee (96 points, Wine Enthusiast). Visiting the estate provides insight into their winemaking, including oak aging and vintage expressions.
Perrier Jouet
Perrier-Jouet, founded in 1811, is synonymous with elegance, both in its Champagnes and its iconic Art Nouveau branding and featured in the film "Sabrina". The house is famous for its delicate and floral Belle Epoque, consistently scoring 95-97 points. Its historical significance lies in its role in shaping the Champagne industry, particularly for its Brut style. The house has a rich heritage of art and winemaking, making it a must-visit for those who appreciate both.
Gosset
Gosset, the oldest wine house in Champagne (established in 1584), provides a look into centuries of winemaking tradition. Known for its Grand Millesime and Celebris Extra Brut, both highly rated around 95 points, Gosset’s cuvees are celebrated for their depth and complexity.
Henri Giraud
Henri Giraud, famous for its oak-aged Champagnes, offers a unique visit focused on terroir and innovation. Its Fut de Chene MV is rated 94-96 points, and the estate is a champion of environmentally sustainable practices, combining heritage with modern winemaking techniques.
Philipponnat
Philipponnat, founded in 1522, is one of Champagne’s most historic and respected houses, known for producing exceptional wines that emphasize terroir. The estate's flagship cuvee, Clos des Goisses, a single-vineyard Champagne, is renowned for its intensity, complexity, and longevity, often scoring 96-98 points from top critics. The vineyard’s steep, south-facing slopes allow for optimal ripening, creating a wine that combines richness with minerality. Philipponnat’s long history and innovative winemaking techniques make it a must-visit for wine lovers seeking both tradition and exceptional quality.
Louis Roederer
Louis Roederer is one of the largest rindependent Champagnes Houses, owned by the same family since it was founded in 1776. In the period 1832 to 1870, under the direction of Louis Roederer, the house gained top ranking worldwide with sales of 2,500,000 bottles, including 390,000 in the United States and 660,000 in Russia where Louis Roederer champagne was an outstanding success. In 1876, Louis Roederer II who had succeeded his father created the Cristal cuvée for Tsar Alexander II. Tsar Nicholas II at the beginning of the 1900s nominated Louis Roederer as the official supplier to the Imperial Court of Russia.
Piper-Heidsieck
Florens-Louis Heidsieck moved to Reims to work as a cloth merchant, and discovered winemaking there. He started making his own wine in 1780 and founded his own House on 16 July 1785. He dedicated one of his wines to Queen Marie-Antoinette which he was granted the honor of presenting to Her Majesty in person. Piper traveled the world promoting Heidsieck champagne. Fourteen royal and imperial courts made the House their official supplie. In 1838 Henri Piper married Christian Heidsieck's widow! Piper-Heidsieckis now par of the Remy-Cointreau Group.
Cellars at Perrier Jouet, Pol Roger, Crystal, Roederer, Charles Heidsick & Laurent Perrier are not open to the public.