Sparkling Wine Journey · France
Reims & the Crayères
The City Beneath the City
Guided route
Reims & the Crayères in depth
Beneath Reims lie the Crayères, chalk cellars where Champagne houses such as Ruinart, Taittinger, and Veuve Clicquot age their bottles. A walk through the underground city.
1Region & HistoryHouses, Founders, Dates
2Soil & ClimateChalk Beneath Reims
3Grape VarietiesBuying In and Selection
4Base Wine & CuvéePressing and Blending
5The second fermentationIn the bottle
6Lees aging & dosageWaiting in the chalk cellar
7TastingGlass and taste
8Food & occasionSpecialties of Reims0 of 8













