Best Small Champagne Houses to Visit in Reims
The best champagne houses to visit in Reims aren't always the most famous. While Pommery, Maison Ruinart, Mumm in Reims and Villa Demoiselle attract most visitors, the small champagne houses around Reims offer some of the most memorable champagne tours and tastings in the region. These boutique domaines and family-owned caves welcome visitors for intimate cellar tours — often with the winemaker pouring your glass of champagne and explaining every bottle in the tasting room.
In villages like Rilly-la-Montagne, Mailly-Champagne, Aÿ and along the Marne valley, independent producers craft Grand Cru and Premier Cru cuvées — from vintage wines and Brut Réserve to bubbly Blancs and Pinot Noir-driven champagnes. Many of these small champagne houses in Reims also appear on wine tasting platforms and sites like TripAdvisor, where they consistently rank among visitors' favorite champagne experiences. If you're planning a trip to Reims — whether a day trip from Paris or a full champagne tour combining Reims, Épernay and Hautvillers — visiting champagne at a small estate is the best way to discover the best champagne houses in Reims beyond the big names. Browse our interactive map, compare champagne tours and book with free cancellation on Winalist.