Are you going to France and looking for an "intoxicating" afternoon experience, both memorable and…read moreoff-the-beaten-tourist path? Recently I had the privilege of visiting one the Champagne region's hidden gems - Maison de Champagne Decotte-Augé. It's a spectacular winery located in the grand cru village of Mailly-Champagne, 15 min picturesque drive from Reims. This Champagne house is owned by a welcoming family who love life and honor their ancestors by making deliciously refreshing bubbly. Schedule a tour to visit their vineyards and cellars. You will definitely come to appreciate their story and their champagne. Check out http://www.champagne-decotte-auge.com/ to see for yourself what I mean.

Wonderful small production champagne house that is a must visit. We had a delightful time with…read moretastings and each left with a case of champagne being shipped home to the states. Not only is the champagne delicious, the service is also wonderful and they truly cater to you, a bit different from a visit to the larger champagne houses. They have a cave tour like many of the others and you need an appointment to see the caves and taste here.