Photo by Michael Reiss
Just whisper the word ?champagne? and voila, you are speaking French. Just think of celebration and champagne pops into mind. Just sip champagne and you are drinking stars. Just visit the Champagne region of France and you will be enchanted with its history, geography, and sites, not to mention the warm welcome from growers, producers and champagne houses who are waiting to offer you the fruits of their labor.
It is so close to Paris that many visitors take a day trip. But the real story can only unfold with a night or two to experience and discover its many delights, as evidenced by its UNESCO designation bestowed in 2015.
Stay at a Champagne House. One notable example, Les Suites du 33, offers comfortable, modern, stylish accommodations on the grounds of Champagne de Venoge in Epernay. Their tasting room includes a cozy café, and their tour of the property will enable you to appreciate the finesse of their selections, including their prestige vintage cuvees.
For an understanding of an independent Champagne ?Grower Producer? of the area, schedule a trip to Roger Coulon, who will open his production facility to explain the unique role of the independent family owned grower/producer in this wine?s history.
Their tasting room of Champagne de Venoge in Epernay includes a cozy café, and their tour of the property will enable you to appreciate the finesse of their selections, including their prestige vintage cuvees. Photo by Michael Reiss
The first grape...