Next stops - the smaller houses which are mainly family-run business passed down for generations. One of our favorites is M. Hostomme (Grand Cru). Love their Blanc de Blancs. So we drove to their vineyards just a few mins away and took some photos (& tasted some grapes :p) nestled in the vines. Other Grand Crus that we visited include Champagne Jean Milan in Oger and Champagne Mailly. Great scenic drive to the Jean Milan.
Stayed at this B&B (marneweb.com) that was highly rated on Tripadvisor. Well, I must say that the ratings all go to the interesting hosts instead of the house (or rooms), although it does look nice on the outside. So it's old plain rooms vs hosts with character. Your choice, really. Nonetheless we adored the restaurant that they recommended, which serves one of the best trouts ever! This is a must.
Name: Le Vieux Moulin
Location: 12 Rue de Reims, 51700 Verneuil, France
Expenditure: 67€
Expenditure: 67€
Before heading back to Paris, we dropped by Reims to visit the Notre-Dame de Reims & had some lunch.
Last by not least, it was S' new car's maiden trip!
Champagne and wine... Favourite!!!!! I must visit the vineyard in France one day....wine/beer is so much cheaper Europe... and much more variety
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