In October 2011, the family whose gîte we rented in Bouzy, on the Montagne de Reims, were themselves
champagne producers. We were invited to go to their house across the street for a tour of their wine cellar.
champagne producers. We were invited to go to their house across the street for a tour of their wine cellar.
On the left is the winery sign on the Guillemette family's house; on the right is their tractor.
This part of Champagne was not prettied up and was surprisingly agricultural in feel.
The entrance to the cellar on the left, and a visible section of the local chalky bedrock on the right
The Guillemettes told us that they no longer made wine in their cellar. They took their grapes to a nearby wine cooperative
and had them crushed and turned into champagne there. They gave us a bottle to sample with our dinner. We enjoyed it.
You had very nice hosts at this gite. The champagne label is elegant.
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ReplyDeleteWe had a good time there. I'll have to look and see if that house is still rented out weekly.
DeleteThe wine cellar is amazing!
ReplyDeleteLinda from Alabama
It was impressive and memorable.
DeleteI'd buy that Champagne just for the gorgeous label.
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