Wine Tourism
AND TASTING
Step by step, you will discover all the features of our domain, starting with the vineyards,continuing with a walk through our winery where the Champagne-making process can be observed, then on to the Arboretum, the Clos Rocher and finally that much-awaited moment …. the tasting.
In our store, you will be able to purchase our different cuvées, gifts and other regional delicacies.
Lunch
amidst the wineyards
Welcome to our Cadole (or winegrower’s lodge)
Ours is not a traditional cadole. It is more spacious, more convivial and can welcome up to 10 people.
It is a unique place for a gastronomic lunch served with Champagne while admiring a spectacular view of the surrounding vineyards.
You can visit our domain before or after lunch if you wish. The visit lasts about an hour and a half.
NIGHT
HARVEST
During harvest time, you can arrive at the estate late in the afternoon. The cellar is a hive of activity with the pressing of the grapes.
For the aperitif, you will taste 3 different cuvées and have dinner with our grape pickers in the exhilarating, happy atmosphere of the harvest!
At twilight you will be accompanied to the Clos Rocher.
There you will be given a pair of gloves, a bucket and a secateur. Then it is up to you! But, fear not ! An experienced grape harvester will accompany you all the way.
Seminars and celebrations
For your festive or professional events, we have a function room with a capacity of 120 people.
It has been created by using the tools of our trade: the tables are made from barrels, the doors are sculpted out of old wooden vats and vine branches decorate the walls.
A warm fire is lit in cold weather, cocktails are served outside in warm weather. The cosy atmosphere is conducive to conviviality.
CHAMPAGNE ITINERARIES
You want to visit us in Balnot sur Laignes and discover the surroundings.
IN TROYES, 43 KM FROM BALNOT SUR LAIGNES
- Museum of Modern Art.
- Museum of Tools and Worker Thinking
- Europe’s largest factory outlet centre.
Finally, the streets, squares and churches and the very gourmet Halles make the former capital of Champagne a city where people love to stroll and stay!
And for gastronomes, you won’t miss the local speciality: the andouillette de Troyes.
FOR MOMENTS OF RELAXATION AND WELL-BEING
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The Nigloland amusement park in Dolancourt, the 3rd largest in France, will delight young and old alike.
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The large reservoir lakes of the Forêt d’Orient are at the heart of the regional natural park.
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In Rouilly-Sacey, Hotel Golf & SPA de la Forêt d’Orient, 4 stars.
IN CHAOURCE, 22 KM FROM BALNOT SUR LAIGNES
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The church of Saint John the Baptist houses a sumptuous 16th century sculpture of the tomb setting.
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More secular… you can find the eponymous cheese, the delicious chaource.
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A private museum, very well designed and equipped, will take you back in time with milk, butter and cheese…
TO SLEEP AND EAT CLOSE TO HOME
In Balnot sur Laignes: the Jardin Sainte Anne, 4 ears of corn at the Gîtes de France
Aux Riceys (5 km away): 2 3-star hotels and restaurants each: Le Magny and Le Marius
In Bar sur Seine (10 km): Le Caveau de la tour
In Magnant (at the motorway exit): Val Morêt
For more information about our region: http://www.aube-champagne.com/fr/
Wine Tourism
VISIT
AND TASTING
Our visit starts where it all begins: the vineyards
Clos Rocher, the Arboretum, before discovery of our cellar including our presses, vats, disgorgement and labelling work stations… all the steps of the Champagne method will be revealed to you at each corresponding location. After travelling back in time in our museum, then walking through our cellars will come the much awaited tasting.
Available for you in our store, gift ideas amongst champagnes and regional delicacies.
Lunch
amidst the wineyards
Welcome to our Cadole (or winegrower’s lodge)
Traditionally human’s height, or thereabout, ours is more spacious, more convivial and can welcome upwards of 6 to 10 people.
A unique place for a gastronomic lunch accompanied by Champagne with great views of the surrounding vineyards.
Before or after lunch, at your convenience, we will visit the cellar. (1.5 hours).
NIGHT
HARVEST
During harvest time, you can arrive late afternoon at the estate. Effervescence rules as you visit the cellar and will attend the pressing of the grapes.
For the aperitif you will try 3 of our different blends and will have dinner with our winegrowers amidst the joy and the euphoria of the harvest!
At twilight you will be led to our Clos Rocher, a parcel planted with Pinot Noir.
There you will receive your pair of gloves, your harvest basket and canister.
Then it will be your turn to play! Be reassured, an experienced grape harvester will be with you all along…
Seminars and celebrations
For our grape harvesters, we have built a cafeteria with the tools of the vineyards.
Tables, barrels, sculpted doors in old wooden vats, vines painted along the walls…
Warm fireplace in cold weather, cocktails outside during warmer weather, a cozy atmosphere encouraging conviviality.
For your festive or professional events, this 120-person capacity room is available for your needs.