The Places · France
Épernay
Made By profiles 5 places in Épernay, spanning winery — each tied to the people and producers behind it.
01.Winery
Alfred Gratien
Épernay, France
One of Champagne's oldest continuously operating houses, Alfred Gratien has produced méthode traditionnelle wines from Épernay since 1864. Under winemaker Nicolas Jaeger, the house holds a Pearl 4 Star Prestige rating (2025) and maintains a production philosophy rooted in slow fermentation and extended cellaring. For those seeking Champagne built on craft discipline rather than volume, Alfred Gratien represents a considered alternative to the grandes marques.
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02.Winery
Pol Roger
Épernay, France
One of Champagne's most historically anchored houses, Pol Roger has produced from its Épernay base since 1849 under the same family ownership. Winemaker Dominique Petit leads a portfolio recognised with a Pearl 4 Star Prestige rating in 2025. The address on rue Winston Churchill, named in honour of the house's most celebrated admirer, tells you something about the scale of its reputation.
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03.Winery
Gosset
Épernay, France
Gosset, operating from Épernay since its founding year of 1584, holds the distinction of being among Champagne's oldest continuously operating houses. Winemaker Odilon de Varine leads a production philosophy oriented toward depth and maturation. The house earned a Pearl 4 Star Prestige rating in 2025, placing it firmly within Épernay's upper tier of producer visits.
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04.Winery
Moët & Chandon
Épernay, France
No address on the Avenue de Champagne carries more historical weight than number 20. Moët & Chandon has been producing Champagne since 1743, making it one of the oldest continuous operations in the Marne valley. Awarded Pearl 3 Star Prestige in 2025, it sits at the upper tier of Épernay's prestige houses and offers cellar visits that run beneath 28 kilometres of chalk tunnels.
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05.Winery
Perrier-Jouët
Épernay, France
Among the grandes marques of the Avenue de Champagne, Perrier-Jouët has operated from the same address since 1825, earning a Pearl 3 Star Prestige rating in 2025 under the direction of Chef de Cave Séverine Frerson. The house sits in a distinctive tier defined by longevity, artistic identity, and a Chardonnay-driven style that separates it from the volume-led neighbours further down the avenue.
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