Aÿ-Champagne
A Pinot Noir Grand Cru village, home to houses such as Bollinger, Deutz, and Ayala, where small family growers offer tastings.
Aÿ is one of the 17 Grand Cru villages of the Champagne region and is famous for Pinot Noir. The headquarters of Bollinger, Deutz, and Ayala are all in the village, and many family growers offer tastings by appointment, offering a more personal experience than the big-name cellars. The Cité du Champagne Collet in the village displays old winemaking tools. It is about 3 km from Épernay and can be reached by bicycle or taxi, or on foot along the Marne.
Opening hours
Open all day (wineries often require booking)
Nearby sights
- Avenue de Champagne, Épernay
- Mercier
- Museum of Champagne Wine and Regional Archaeology
- Moët & Chandon
- Hautvillers Abbey
- Faux de Verzy
- Verzenay Lighthouse
- Lanson