Montagne de Reims Grand Cru Villages

How to Complete

4 steps curated by Wine Memories

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   Visit Grand Cru villages: Bouzy, Ambonnay, Verzenay

   wine $$

   Photo ideas: The vineyard-wrapped villages, the scale of vines, the chalk showing through soil

   Photo ideas: The vineyard-wrapped villages, the scale of vines, the chalk showing through soil

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   Taste Bouzy Rouge - still red wine from Champagne

   wine $$

   Rare proof that Champagne's tradition predates the bubbles - Pinot Noir uncovered

   Rare proof that Champagne's tradition predates the bubbles - Pinot Noir uncovered

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   Visit the Phare de Verzenay lighthouse/wine museum

   wine $$

   A lighthouse in the middle of vineyards - panoramic views and wine education

   A lighthouse in the middle of vineyards - panoramic views and wine education

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   Book Egly-Ouriet in Ambonnay for cult Champagne (months ahead)

   Optional

   wine $$

   These grower Champagnes rival famous houses - true connoisseur territory

   These grower Champagnes rival famous houses - true connoisseur territory

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Insider Tips

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  Bouzy Rouge is still (non-sparkling) red wine from Champagne - rare treat

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  Egly-Ouriet in Ambonnay makes cult Champagnes (reservations essential)

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  The Phare de Verzenay lighthouse has a wine museum with views

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  Grower Champagnes here are exceptional and better value than big houses