Reims Champagne Houses in Roman Cellars

How to Complete

4 steps curated by Wine Memories

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   Visit Taittinger's explicitly Roman 4th-century crayères

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   Photo ideas: The cathedral-like chalk caves, millions of bottles, the depth underground

   Photo ideas: The cathedral-like chalk caves, millions of bottles, the depth underground

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   Tour Ruinart - the oldest Champagne house (1729)

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   The first to use Roman caves for wine - 8km of galleries on 3 levels

   The first to use Roman caves for wine - 8km of galleries on 3 levels

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   Find WWI inscriptions on the cave walls

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   Workers sheltered here during bombardment - their graffiti survives

   Workers sheltered here during bombardment - their graffiti survives

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   Book morning slots for fresher palate and fewer crowds

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   Afternoon tours get busy - morning tastings let you appreciate the wine properly

   Afternoon tours get busy - morning tastings let you appreciate the wine properly

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Insider Tips

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  Taittinger's cellars are the most explicitly Roman - 4th century chalk quarries

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  Ruinart is the oldest Champagne house (1729) and has stunning chalk cathedrals

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  Veuve Clicquot offers a luxury tasting experience in historic caves

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  Book morning slots to avoid crowds and get fresher palate