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    Ernest Hemingway

    Ernest Hemingway

    2.6(14 reviews)
    5.4 km

    So my partner and I were spending a night in Reims to explore the beautiful Champagne region. We…read morestayed at a hotel that was okay, but this dive became the great face of Reims that goes beyond the grandoise opulence of historical France and its pretentiousness. Ernest Hemingway is a total dive, and as a man from Seattle, I was immediately enamored with it. We were here on a Monday night and they were pretty busy, there were a ton of young people out and about, literally a girl in a dinosaur costume running around outside in the freezing night air of late January. The bar tender was very pleasant and quick, granted it was Monday, and we were effectively given our beers and found a seat to enjoy the scenery. If you're looking for something truly comfortable, which I think is pretty unique in the stuffiness that French culture prides itself on, I think that Ernest Hemingway is totally your place. It's not a meal place by any means, it's just drinks and tables for socializing. If we return to Reims in our 20s, we'll probably hit this place up again. I highly recommend for young people looking for a good time.

    DON'T SPEAK ENGLISH HERE... or the staff will complain and berate you!! At the tabac shop the girl…read morewith dark lip stick and glasses was rude to me twice now. First time I ordered in French but I didn't know everything in French. When I spoke in English she instantly started complaining even though she understood what I wanted. After I paid she laughed to the people in line behind me about how I need to learn French. The same thing happened today -- I ordered in French but said one thing in English -- she instantly complained and I asked her if there was a problem. She said, "Yes I have a problem because you speak French and then English". It shouldn't matter because I'm spending my money here, you understood me and I was polite. She continued to argue with me until I had to walk away. Disgraceful service, poor attitudes, lazy minds, and just outright disrespectful!

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    Tresors de Champagne - La Boutique - Inside

    Tresors de Champagne - La Boutique

    4.7(9 reviews)
    5.6 km

    One of my goals when visiting Reims was to DRINK ALL THE CHAMPAGNE. Sure, I could have ponied up…read more€30-50 for cellar tours and tastings at the big houses but let's face it, I can drink Tattinger and the like at home. I was really interested in trying small producers that don't export. That's where Tresors comes in - it's a tasting room coop with 27 small, local wineries showcased. Can we talk about the interior? So clever! There's a giant map of Champagne on the floor and each producer is numbered - pull down their bottle from the ceiling (see my pics) to learn more. I love that each winemaker is pictured - we were given a small booklet with more detailed info on each winemaker as well. Each day there are 8-10 bottles open for tasting. You can taste by the glass (price varies) or do a flight of 3 for €20. My husband and I each did one so we shared 6 wines from a light blanc des blancs to a more intense rose maceration. My favorite ended up being a 2008 vintage - it was perfection. I can't say enough about how great our sommelier Laure (hope I spelled it right!) was! She thoroughly explained each wine and the overall process that the vintners go through. My only small sad is that they really don't ship to the US (due to state specific regulations) so plan to perhaps taste a bunch here and perhaps grab a special bottle or two. Prices varied from €20/bottle to MUCH more but I can tell you that I truly liked each wine I tasted. This shop was one of the highlights of my vacation - it was everything I was looking for. They're close to the train station so definitely do not miss them!

    I mean, by all means go visit the grandes maisons and their cave tours. You're in Champagne!…read more But for connoisseurs and enthusiasts just wanting more variety, this shop run by an association of 27+ independent grower Champagne estates, just cannot be beat. You'll be able to purchase bottles (and cases) of bottlings seldom seen back home, and more importantly be able to taste maybe 6-9 open bottles among 180+ cuvees they carry at any given point. It's a great opportunity to learn a lot about different cuvee styles and the growers behind them, some of whom have an intense cult following among enthusiasts. All at reasonable prices and among super-friendly staff, the shop space is totally lovely too. Extremely highly recommended.

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    Tresors de Champagne - La Boutique - By the glass or flights, 15 Euro for 2, 20 for 3

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