{"title":"MONTAGNE DE REIMS","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Montagne_de_Reims_Banner.jpg?v=1781462452\" alt=\"Champagne vineyards in the Montagne de Reims region\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eMontagne de Reims\u003c\/b\u003e is a massive, heavily forested plateau that forms a dramatic, north-facing crescent between the cities of Reims and Épernay. Unlike the flat, powdery white chalk zones found further south, this landscape features deep chalk layers topped with thick accumulations of nutrient-rich clay. This specific geological blend creates an ideal environment for Pinot Noir, which rules completely supreme across these rolling slopes. The combination of a cooler, north-facing aspect and deep, mineral-rich clay forces the vines to work harder, yielding grapes with immense physical substance, structural power, and a rich, robust flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eLook out across the northern skyline of these slopes, and you will see the famous landmark of the Moulin de Verzenay standing prominently on its hill—a historic windmill that has overlooked these grand vineyards for centuries, anchoring the deep heritage of the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThis heavy Pinot Noir dominance gives these Champagnes a muscular, deeply structured, and gastronomic quality that sets them apart from lighter, simpler sparkling wines. This natural weight allows the wines to easily transcend the traditional celebratory toast, carrying more than enough body and character to stand up comfortably alongside roasted poultry, game birds, or mature hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThis remarkable terroir serves as the spiritual birthplace for Champagne's most powerful expressions. It provides the essential, muscular blending backbone for iconic, world-renowned houses like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"195\"\u003eKrug\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"201\"\u003eBollinger\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"212\"\u003eCharles Heidsieck\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"235\"\u003eLouis Roederer\u003c\/b\u003e. Simultaneously, the region has become the premier stage for the elite artisan grower movement, driving single-village, terroir-led masterpieces from celebrated family estates like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"431\"\u003eEgly-Ouriet\u003c\/b\u003e in Ambonnay and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"459\"\u003eGuy de Chassey\u003c\/b\u003e in Louvois, where the focus remains entirely on bottling the distinct character of the land.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Moulin_de_Verzenay_Image.jpg?v=1781462679","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/champagne-montagne-de-reims.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}