On the champagne road
The Champagne appellation covers 2 departments: the Marne, which produces 70% of Champagne wines around the great houses of Reims and Epernay, and the Aube, with the Côte des Bar.
Long in the shadow of the Montagne de Reims with its more confidential productions, today the Côte des Bar stands out for its freshness, novelty and dynamism.
Discover the Champagne vineyards of the Côte des Bar from our unusual village of Bar-sur-Aube for an enchanted stay in the heart of nature, amidst the vineyards of the Aube region.
The history of La Côte des Bar en Champagne
The Côte des Bar has only been awarded the appellation “vins de champagne” since 1927, at the price of numerous conflicts to obtain this recognition.
Before 1927, the Côte des Bar was used as a subsidiary grape-growing area. The major Champagne producers came here when there was a shortage, or when merchants were unwilling to pay top prices for grapes from the “official” regions.
This frustration has led to a strong desire on the part of Aube winegrowers to have their work recognized as part of the official Champagne vineyard territory.
The quality of Côte-des-Bar champagnes
The majority grape variety is pinot noir, followed by pinot meunier and chardonnay, and the vines are planted on clay-limestone soil. This combination results in champagnes of great elegance and finesse. The winey character is particularly appealing to fans of Burgundy wines.
The majority grape variety is Chardonnay, and the vines are planted on clay and limestone soil. This combination results in champagnes of great elegance and finesse. The winey character is particularly appealing to fans of Burgundy wines.
Further north on the Côte des Bar is the famous Les Riceys rosé, produced exclusively in the Côte des Bar, at Les Riceys near Bar sur Seine. This rosé wine is made in a way that is unique in France, giving it its unmistakable taste.
Champagne tasting in Bar-sur-Aube
In the heart of the Côte des Bar region, you can’t come on vacation to the unusual Champagne village of Bar-sur-Aube without visiting champagne producers and tasting (in moderation) the drink of kings.
Just a 5-minute walk from the Village de la Champagne, you’ll find the Maison Dominique GAUTHIER. You can visit the cellar and pressing center, and taste their range of champagnes.
Champagne Brisson-Jonchère is also a harvesting owner in Bar-sur-Aube. Their champagne capsules are particularly elaborate and highly prized by collectors.
Finally, a number of vineyard plots in the Bar-sur-Aube commune belong to the estate of the world-famous Moët & Chandon house.
At the counter in our unusual village, you can taste champagne from Benoît Gaullet or Champagne Leboeuf, producers located just a few minutes from the unusual village.
A selection of unusual accommodations for your stay in Bar-sur-Aube
For an unusual family holiday : Rêve de Robinson cabin
For a romantic getaway: Le Carré d’étoiles Spa
For an unusual stay with your family : Le Gîte Ratatouille
