Who was the first to think of using the old quarries to stock champagne bottles? Although it is difficult to say, Veuve Clicquot did take advantage of the opportunity to increase cellaring space for its wines. In 1909, the House bought some magnificent chalk cellars, located on the Saint-Nicaise hills, which today enjoy new life as ageing cellars. A labyrinth of shadow and light, pale walls scored by the marks of their creators, these chalk cellars serve as a silent host to the very best vintages.... Stretching over more than 24 kilometres under the Champagne soil, the chalk tunnels form a monument in tribute to the House. It is here that visitors from the world over come to discover the history and savoir-faire of Veuve Clicquot.
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OUR DOMAIN
THE CELLARS
THE HÔTEL DU MARC
Nestled in the heart of Reims, the Hotel du Marc is the epitome of the French art de vivre for honoured visitors who come from the four corners of the world to discover the wines and history of the Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin House. Madame Clicquot originally purchased the land in 1822 with the intention of installing cellars before finally deciding to donate it to her faithful business partner Edouard Werlé. He built his family home here in 1840, where he lived until his death in 1884. The Hôtel du Marc then became the residence of the company directors, where they traditionally welcome agents and customers from around the world.
MANOIR DE VERZY
PAVILLON DE MUIRE
Classified as a historical monument in 1920, this majestic lodge has belonged to the Veuve Clicquot House since 1846. Built in 1565 by Lord Nicolas Noël de Muire, it is one of the rare Renaissance buildings in the Champagne region. With a view to extending the Hôtel du Marc to take advantage of the underground cellars that he had just acquired, Edouard Werlé purchased the Pavillon de Muire in 1846. Thanks to its facade of hexagonal-shaped stones, the Pavillon de Muire is affectionately known to the local population as the "Maison aux petits pâtés" (house of small patties). The interior, with its ceiling beams, monumental fireplaces and varnished hexagonal floor tiles, calls to mind the palaces of Florence.
PAVILLON DU PATRIMOINE HISTORIQUE
The “Pavillon du Patrimoine Historique” is dedicated to conserving the Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin archives. All business records since the House was founded are stored here. This invaluable heritage is a precious source of information on the champagne-making process, business dealings and, more generally, the history of Reims and the Champagne region. In this heritage site can be found a number of real treasures such as the cellar notebooks in which the Cellar Masters recorded the secrets behind their blends. The Heritage House also boasts a library in which to consult these archives. The objective of the House of Clicquot is to preserve its heritage as well as to share it. Every effort is made to ensure that the archives are kept in pristine condition while making them accessible to the public. Open to all by appointment and with respect of certain rules, the Pavillon du Patrimoine Historique also has a heritage expert on hand to help visitors with their research.
EXCEPTIONAL VINEYARD
