Pommery champagne

Pommery Champagne is renowned for its art of blending. The three grape varieties Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay are used in most cuvées. The wines are made with the utmost precision. In fact, at Pommery, we talk about wine before we talk about champagne. At the top of the range is Cuvée Louise, a blend based exclusively on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes from Grand Cru terroirs.

The art of blending

The cellar master's commitment is total. And this is evident in the wide and precise range, with every type of champagne represented: Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, Rosé, Millésimé... Tasting each one sheds light on a different facet of the Pommery style. The wine dimension is very much in evidence during the tasting, where all the stages of production are retraced. The Apanage cuvée, which features Pinot Meunier and is available in white and rose, is even more emblematic of the house's savoir-faire than the Brut Royale. Apanage is a cuvée of remarkable precision. The blending is masterful, the wine's delicacy balanced with the freshness of the Champagne terroir. As for grape deliveries, Pommery sources its grapes from all over Champagne, but naturally favors Grand Cru terroirs. The Cuvée POP is a little different, with its round aromas, a type of wine that's a great introduction to the world of Champagne. Finally, the vintage is a type of wine that reflects the unique style of a Champagne season year after year.

At the estate on rue Henry Vasnier, opposite the Villa Demoiselle Vranken, bottles are left to mature for many years in the house's cellars, to round out their aromas and add complexity.

A popular guided tour

The guided tour of the Pommery estate (56 Bd Henry Vasnier, 51100 Reims) is one of the most renowned in Reims, and indeed in France. Its cellars are superb, and Paul-François Vranken has installed contemporary works of art here and there, adding an extra dimension to the tour. At the end of the tour, visitors can enjoy a tasting of the champagnes in the range. As prices and times are subject to change, it is advisable to consult the Pommery website prior to any guided tour. Reservations are also advisable during the summer months. Reservations can be made online. Opposite is the Villa Demoiselle, dedicated to Vranken champagne, also worth a visit, and here again, booking is recommended. The Villa Demoiselle was renovated over a 5-year period by Paul-François Vranken, who acted as its patron. Tourists from France and abroad always come away delighted.

A unique château in France

Château Pommery is one of a kind. It was Madame Pommery who asked her architects to draw inspiration from the English style. This is how Elizabethan neo-Gothic style came to Reims. With its turrets, battlements and dungeons, this château is absolutely unique in France. Its cellars are 18 kilometers long and 30 meters underground. The artist Gustave Navlet sculpted immense bas-reliefs here. Discovering them is a total delight. A monumental 116-step staircase links these underground cellars to the outside world.

All Pommery champagnes are available for 24-hour delivery throughout France. Delivery is offered to relay points for reasonable amounts. Champagne Pommery, 56 Bd Henry Vasnier, 51100 Reims, France. Guided tours and tastings can be booked online or by telephone. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and tasting is not permitted.