REGION: Champagne - Montagne de Reims

Mathilde Margaine is the 5th generation to oversee the Margaine estate in Villers-Marmery. Villers-Marmery is an island of Chardonnay in a sea of Pinot Noir, where Mathilde makes stunningly delicious Champagnes from this special terroir.

Twin brothers Philippe and Pierre Aubry run this Montagne de Reims estate with a winemaking history back to 1790. For years they’ve championed Champagne’s lesser-known varieties of Arbanne, Petit Meslier, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc. Their range of wines are always excellent and an incredible value.

The Vesselle family has roots in Champagne that date back more than 300 years. Based in the Grand Cru village of Bouzy in the Montagne de Reims, David and Delphine Vesselle are grower-producers who sustainably farm these precious parcels, home to some of the finest Pinot Noir in all of Champagne.

Egly-Ouriet produces vinous, terroir expressive, Champagne primarily from the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay (the best for Pinot Noir in Champagne), where he is widely regarded as the finest grower. All of Egly’s wines are aged extensively on the lees, lending the wines an added dimension and depth.

Laetitia Billiot is the 4th generation to produce Champagnes at this domaine in the Grand Cru Village of Ambonnay. She produces excellent wines, packed with flavor and depth. Malolactic fermentation is always blocked leaving a bright acidity to balance the warmth and ripeness of Ambonnay fruit.

David Pehu is the 4th generation to lead this excellent estate in the Grand Cru village of Verzenay. Pehu is certified organic and has a more vinous approach to winemaking, utilizing barrels and producing lieu-dit specific wines.

Laurent Champs is the 5th generation to oversee this storied domain in Rilly-La-Montagne. This tiny 7.5h estate produces some of the finest Champagnes available. All vinification/aging occurs in oak, and malolactic fermentation is blocked, producing luxuriously textured wines with electric acidity.