Chanoine Frères, Champagne winery in Reims, France
Chanoine Frères is a champagne house located in Epernay with cellars along rue du Faubourg, where bottles are stored and aged under controlled temperature conditions. The winery manages vineyards across the region's key growing areas to maintain consistent supply.
The house was founded in 1730 during the reign of Louis XV when Pierre Chanoine dug the first champagne cellars in Epernay. This early venture established it as one of the region's pioneering operations.
The winery creates structured champagne blends with a focus on Pinot Noir, balanced with Chardonnay and Meunier grapes for added complexity.
The winery is conveniently located near Epernay's town center and is accessible by various means of transport. Tours are available year-round, with quieter conditions during shoulder seasons before summer peak tourist periods.
Following a royal edict of 1728, the winery pioneered bottling champagne instead of storing it in wooden barrels, which improved product quality and shelf life. This innovation transformed how the entire industry approached storage and preservation.
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