While Epernay has so many big houses, this smaller house is worth the visit…read more Loves: + Tastings are about 8 people which feels incredibly intimate when compared to the bigger houses. + It's a small facility so you can see everything in a simple way. Just proves you don't need all the bells & whistles to make some nice champagne! + Loved our hostess. We even found out we would be at the same Eras Tour show (!!!) + Tastings are $30 which is an amazing deal for what you get + Tasting room is very cute + Lovely champagne! I mean but of course, we are in France after all :) I luckily was able to get a last minute reservation here, but would recommend booking a few days out if possible given how small the champagne house is compared to others. Enjoy and cheers!

I would give it 4.5 stars. Not quite 5 but not exactly 4…read more Decided to visit on short notice this champagne house in Epernay just because we saw it on the street as we were driving by. Given the experience with some of them I was not expecting anyone to be there to welcome us but I was wrong. We actually had to call to find out if anyone would be able to give us a tour and were told that it would be possible but only at 5:30 or later since one of the owners and general manager (I guess that would be the appropriate title) was not available until that time. This worked just fine for us since we had another appointment that was running until that time anyway. At around 5:30 we have come to the house and met with Mr Jacquinot who gave us a personal tour of this boutique producer of champagne. This champagne house is very young by comparison with some of the other big boys in Epernay of only about 60 years old or 4 generations of Jacquinot family making champagne. He gave us a tour of his operation, which is small and still uses some of the old technologies for maturation and fermentation which makes this fairly unique from some of the others we've seen but it was exciting. We went to the cellar which was one of the deepest in the area 19m below street level 109 steps, it was damp and still had clay floors so water made it slippery but what we saw there was very interesting. Some of the old vintages like 1973, 1953, 1949 still in existence and Jean-Manuel told me that he still sells some of the old vintages for those that order them while supplies last. After that we went to the tasting room and I have to say his philosophy of best grapes makes best champagne pays off.

I booked a guided tasting here and learned so much! Leclerc doesn't import much into the US but…read morethey're really doing some innovative stuff. They're the first fully certified organic champagne house (since the 70's?) and recently they've been dropping bottles in the ocean currents vs manual rack riddling. I'm serious. They're finding that the flavors are much deeper, faster. Anyway the wines are great, the house is gorgeous and my son super knowledgeable. Worth every penny!

Fantastic tour and tasting at one kf the best champagne houses in epernay. Highly recommend if you…read morecan get a reservation.

So I've been drinking a lot of wine lately but Champagne, and the many other forms of Sparkling…read morewine still somewhat eludes me. I guess I've just not been keen on finding the best stuff yet. I do know that the majority of the time up until recently I've been drinking shitty stuff. There are a couple of true revelatory experiences and a handful of very goods. Pol Roger was brought to my attention literally a few days ago and I've learned it is a favorite of the British Royal Family and the passed Sir Winston Churcill which they have a line specifically for. I guess they might be half decent :) What's really surprising is that they might be one of the better price performance values ever. The good stuff is usually very expensive and everything else that is cheap is usually priced accordingly. For about $40 US, the non vintage Brut Reserve is quite good. You learn something new every day and it's great to discover a new value.

This was an excellent stop especially if you want to eat something while going from house to house…read moredrinking champagne.

Beautiful museum. I wish we could have purchased replicas of some of the pictures on display…read more Wonderful stories and history.

This is a very busy tasting room but the host had time for everyone. While taking with her we were…read more taught the finer details about champagne. The testing is average price. It's one you will enjoy.

Great tour (from a guide), champagnes, and hospitality located here. Received allot of good…read moreinformation on how champagne is made in France from a smaller maker and how it differs from a larger maker. The champagnes are good as they took us through the tastings, what to pair them with, and how to get the most taste out of each glass. Great stop on your champagne tour!

Having made a list of independent champagne producers before we left we were touring around the…read morevillages between Reims and Epernay. The criteria included - was it open on a Tuesday, did you need to do a tour or just go and taste and buy if you liked it, did it seem welcoming We drove here from Dizy and took the back roads not the main road...wow what views; and there is some high class Spa up there in the hills, 600+€ pn, ouch Fagot's was a great little place - open, yes; welcoming, yes; tour only if you wanted to, yes...and a little more Well we started the tasting and as I was driving I just had a sip, literally (boo hoo)...my partner tried 4 and I was allowed to taste the 2 she thought I'd like; I liked 1 but not the other...so they went and brought out another bottle from a cupboard, a "Reserve" at 1€ more..."then you might like this"...oh did I just...so that was a yes then; a case from 3 different bottles And we bought some decent stoppers and a sleeve...oh, what a good choice and no snootiness as with some of the fancy places; just nice people promoting and selling their produce...no brainer Will update when I finally get a chance to drink the stuff properly back in England, hopefully with some decent summer sun!

When you love champagne and are visiting Epernay, what could be better than staying at a winemaker…read morevilla on Ave du Champagne? NOTHING I stayed for 2 nights (very much off season) and found the rooms to be historic, comfortable and very nice! It's like you're staying at a rich old French relatives house - tasty breakfast, lovely spaces and great wine. Location wise you're in the middle of Champagne Row. Bar Brut is across the street and highly recommended. There's a small tasting room, and breakfast is tasty. I loved my stay here!!

My favorite tasting along Avenue de Champagne!…read more I didn't stay the night here, just did the Sensory Tasting in their cellar on property. Our tasting host was so friendly and knowledgeable which elevated the experience. The variety of champagnes were delicious and it was so fun with the addition of the "sensory" aspect of the tasting to try to identify and pair the subtle aromas in each. I only wish it was a little longer, being only one hour and totally private it felt a little rushed at the end so they can bring in the next tasting appointment. But we did take a bottle of our favorite champagne home after stopping by their shop!

As soon as I knew I was visiting Reims, I began researching the various champagne houses in the…read morearea. After reading a few articles that listed Lanson as having one of the most personal, in-depth tours in the area, I settled on them and booked a tour for 4. When we arrived, there were 10 people including ourselves, so it was an intimate tour experience. I was beyond happy to see that the tour was just as in-depth, engaging, and educating as I had read. Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgable and answered every question we had. We walked through the entire maison and got to see the vineyards on site. Visiting in late August, the vines were full and ready to be picked in the coming weeks. In addition to the wonderful tour, their grounds were extremely classy and sleek. The tasting room and outside lounge area were both beautifully designed. We chose the "Discovery" experience which was $26 each and the tasting involved Lanson's Le Black Label Brut and Le Rosé. More than elated by our experience and their champagnes, we bought a few bottles at their shop.

My friends and I were fortunate enough to visit Paris for three days and knew we had to make a stop…read morein Champagne country. Unsure of where to go for all of the options, we semi-randomly picked Lanson. Just a short trip from the bus and train station, the Champagne house was incredibly accommodating, offering a very affordable and last-minute booking for a tour and tasting. They offered a safe place for us to store our luggage so we didn't have to drag it around, and even though it was cold, we were given a very thorough tour through all the grounds, vineyards, and cellars. Our guide was fun, knowledgable, and spoke perfect English, and the house itself emulates class and luxury while still remaining an accessible price. The tour was small and personal, and our guide made it fun and informative despite the cold and wind chill. Will definitely try to come back if I can visit Reims again!