De Castellane, Historic winery in Épernay, France.
De Castellane is a champagne house in Epernay featuring a striking 66-meter tower that overlooks the vineyards and surrounding landscape. The property extends underground with thousands of meters of cellar tunnels used for aging and production.
The house was founded in 1895 by Viscount Florens de Castellane during the height of champagne production in the region. It later became part of the Laurent-Perrier group while keeping its original production practices and identity.
The labels feature the Croix de Saint-André, which represents the flag of Champagne's oldest regiment, linking wine production directly to regional identity and military heritage.
The winery sits on Avenue de Champagne and allows visitors to walk through extensive underground cellars where champagne production is explained at each stage. Wearing comfortable shoes is recommended since the tunnel floors are uneven and the route covers multiple levels.
The property houses a collection of historical winemaking equipment and examples of documented production mishaps that reveal how champagne crafting evolved over time. These artifacts offer rare glimpses into older techniques and the solutions winemakers employed across different eras.
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