Champagne Mercier

Champagne Mercier

68 Av. de Champagne, 51200 Épernay

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  • Maison Mercier - Champagne - Barrel
  • Maison Mercier - Champagne - Train
  • Maison Mercier - Champagne - Tour

About Maison Mercier

Located on the famous Avenue de Champagne in Épernay, Maison Mercier was founded during the reign of Napoleon III. Eugène Mercier was only 20 years old when he created his own Champagne house, with an ambitious goal: to make champagne more accessible, at a time when it was still largely reserved for the elite.

A visionary entrepreneur, Eugène Mercier revolutionised the world of champagne through bold communication campaigns in the 19th century. He worked with the Lumière brothers on an advertising film, developed promotional objects and organised spectacular Champagne Mercier tastings during the Universal Exhibitions.

In 1871, Eugène Mercier began building 18 kilometres of cellars beneath Épernay. Designed and decorated to impress visitors, the Mercier cellars remain among the most visited in Champagne today, welcoming more than 100,000 visitors each year.

One of the most surprising highlights of the Maison Mercier tour is its giant barrel. Created by Eugène Mercier for blending, it was the largest barrel in the world. He even presented it at the 1889 Universal Exhibition in Paris, where it won second prize — just behind the Eiffel Tower.

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Travellers' review - Champagne Mercier

  • Enjoy your stay

    We had a nice stay; the highlight was the tour of the Mercier cellars, and the low point was the tasting of three Martin champagnes at 3:00 p.m. when it was 30 degrees. The accommodations were very good, and the food at Kobus was excellent.

    Alain D.

  • "The essentials at Grande Clotte

    Excellent stay with a warm welcome at the Domaine de la Grande Clotte by Julie and Mathieu. Everything was in place to combine discovery of the region with a taste of local produce. We'd like to thank Julie and Mathieu for being such superb hosts. An absolute must!

    Ledion L.

  • Weekend wine tasting at Chateau La Grande Clotte in Lussac St Em

    Superb weekend with Julie and Mathieu MERCIER from Château la Grande Clotte in Lussac St Emilion. Top-notch welcome, top-notch gîte and top-quality activities (electric bike ride to enjoy the St Emilion landscapes with picnic of very good local produce + table d'hôte dinner in the evening + tour of the estate and wine tasting). We really enjoyed everything. Go with your eyes closed, you won't regret it!

    Benoît C.

  • BEAUTIFUL WEEKEND IN CHAMPAGNE

    We had an excellent weekend in Champagne A warm and professional welcome at Domaine Philippe Martin. Well thought-out, comfortable accommodation, an interesting tour of the cellars and a fine tasting session. The dinner at Table Kobus was perfect. The visit to the Mercier cellars was impressive, mainly because of the size of the company. The wine tasting was a little quick, due to the number of visitors. A wonderful stay to recommend

    François S.

  • Very nice stay

    Hello. Pleasant stay. Very comfortable accommodation and detailed tour of the production process at Philippe Martin. Very interesting. Their champagnes are very well structured, with the 3 grape varieties expressing themselves well, in mono or blend. As an oenologist, I was able to compare them with other winemakers. Their wines are of the highest quality. Very good bistronomic meal at Table de Kobus in Épernay. Recommended choice of wines and champagnes. And the next day, a visit to Mercier Champagne with its gigantic foudre.

    Jean D.

  • Perfect organization, enthusiastic stay

    We were delighted with our stay in Champagne! The organization was absolutely perfect: our itinerary was clear, the timetable precise, and we were expected at every meeting. All we had to do was let ourselves be carried along as we met at the wineries and restaurants. The welcome at Philippe Martin's was warm and professional, with 3 other French-speaking guests. At Domaine Le Gallais, a private tour for my husband and me, with the adorable Camille and her infectious smile. The restaurant La table Kobus, a marvel! Bistronomic and beautifully presented. Ultra-professional service. The Hotel Jean Moët (NB: the photo with the park and the lion is not correct, the hotel is in the heart of the city, with no garden) was at the top of comfort, with a delicious breakfast and attentive, meticulous service. Finally, the visit to the gigantic Mercier cellars, in a completely different atmosphere, was fascinating, with the story of an innovative communicator. Lunch in a simple but very good restaurant. Vinotrip was able to offer us tours in FRENCH, which is far from common in Champagne, and addresses we might not have chosen ourselves. Also, each time was a new surprise, with an intelligent schedule that gave us time to enjoy, but without prolonged waiting. What a pleasure to go to each appointment without having made any effort to organize it ourselves, and where everything is taken care of in advance! Thank you Vinotrip, our anniversary was a sparkling one!

    Blandine M.

  • Very pleasant stay

    Superb welcome and visit to Philippe Martin! A lot of attention to our hosts and a very nice tasting with many very professional comments. The meal at MAX was also of high quality. A slight downside following the change of cellar in Epernay, as Maison MERCIER really doesn't offer the same service and interest as that advertised at CASTELLANE. But a very good stay nonetheless.

    Patrick T.

  • Stay in Burgundy

    Hello, I stayed in Burgundy on 13/10/23. I would like to thank Vinotrip for the quality of their advice. A big thank you to our wine consultant at the Manuel Olivier winery for her superb service and to Aline and her husband at La marelle for the warm atmosphere, the reception, the room and the finesse of their food and wine. To be repeated!

    Hubert N.

  • Thank you!

    Excellent stay in this beautiful region! Visit to the Terra Safran saffron factory, super individualized welcome, visit and tasting. Thank you for your welcome, it was very interesting. Overnight stay in a tree house: excellent welcome aperitif dinner and breakfast delivered quality. Restful and a real change of scenery. However, the stairs and suspension bridge may make it difficult for some people to access the tree house. Bike hire: thank you for your welcome and availability, Marius (please note that the bikes are not electric). Visit to Chateaux Soutard: quality service and very nice picnic basket. Visit to Château de la Tour Saint Christophe: many thanks to Zachary(ie) for his welcome and kindness. We had a great time with you. To sum up, we recommend this package. The services are really of high quality. We would like to thank everyone involved in the organization, visits and welcoming of this stay.

    Anne B.

  • An unforgettable Champagne weekend!

    Superb Champagne weekend! TB welcomed us to Desruets in Hautvillers, where we were given a very detailed tour of this Champagne craftsman's facility and, above all, the comments given by the lady of the house. Tasting his champagne afterwards turned out to be a wonderful discovery, especially the champagne with no added sugar. Excellent! Then on to Ay, at Clos St Georges. A superb guest house, a magnificent setting, impeccable rooms, excellent, made-to-measure tradi cuisine using fresh produce, and a hearty breakfast the next morning. Nothing to complain about, really. Nothing but compliments. An excellent address, with the added bonus of the friendliness and warm welcome of the owners, who are also the chef. Don't miss: the great walking tour through the streets of the village and around the Deutz, Bollinger and Ayala vineyards... landscapes, vineyards as far as the eye can see, serenity and fresh air. A total change of scenery guaranteed... Sunday morning at De Castellane in Eperney. Quite a facility! Large museum-like rooms, lots of old tools + paintings on the walls explaining the work of the winegrowers. And then the tower... 237 spiral steps... Hot! But once at the top, a breathtaking view of the surrounding area. We then descend to the wine-processing rooms (the stainless steel and wooden barrel room), followed by a visit to the cellars (10 - 12 degrees ambient temperature). 6 km of cellars that connect with those of Mercier. It was they who dug the chalk and then gave up part of their cellars. De Castellane belongs to Laurent Perrier. In the cellars, 5 million bottles... A charming guide accompanies you all the way: everything is explained in great detail, plus a demonstration of what goes on in the cellars. Some parts of the cellars have been converted into a museum, with old tools, wax figures and more. Great stuff! The tour ends with a visit to the room where corks, labels and boxes are applied. The tour lasts 50 minutes, but it's so interesting that you don't even notice it's gone. You learn so much. The tour ends with a return to the reception area, followed by a glass of champagne. It's truly an exceptional trip.

    Raymond S.

  • WEEKEND IN CHAMPAGNE

    We were very well received at DESRUETS and they guided us very well to discover this wonderful village of HAUTVILLIERS. A very cordial and professional welcome at DE TELMONT. Then at MERCIER, we're moving upmarket in terms of company size. We personally extended VINOTRIP's program with a visit to MOET and CHANDON, imperial in terms of quality and service. and finished with a visit to DE CASTELLANE's champagne museum, having climbed the 254 steps of the tower! The accommodation at JEAN MOET's was perfect, and the evening meal at the 'grains d'argent' was well prepared. On Sunday lunchtime, we had difficulty finding the restaurant.

    alain C.

  • Enjoy your weekend in Burgundy

    I wanted to thank you for organizing our little stay in Burgundy. We were very well received by the local winegrowers and really appreciated their availability and explanations. A small remark that might be useful for future bookings: we had an appointment on Saturday at 2pm in Fixin at Clos Saint Louis and at 4.30pm in Santenay at Maison Prosper Mafoux. I think it would be ideal to make the appointment in Santenay at 5:30 p.m. to have time to do both. Thanks again and I'll be recommending your tour to anyone who wants to discover Burgundy on the wine route.

    Tiffany M.

  • Fabulous stay!

    We would really like to thank you for the quality of the stay you organized for us. Le Clos de la Barbanne is a precious address: the welcome, the attentions of our hosts, the advice and information, including on their professions, were all wonderful. The Spa treatments, the visit to Château Siaurac (workshop, cellars and lunch in the park) and, last but not least, the hot-air balloon ride with an attentive and passionate winegrower pilot were rare and precious moments for us. The only fly in the ointment was the meal at Clos Mirande, which took far too long! Many thanks again.

    Dominique S.

  • Mercier cellar tour

    During the tour, visitors explore the Mercier cellars, located 30 metres beneath the chalky soils of Épernay. Aboard the little train, they travel through part of the 18 kilometres of cellars and discover the unique history of Maison Mercier. The visit ends with a tasting of Mercier champagne.

  • The Mercier champagnes

    Fresh, fruity, intense and expressive, Mercier champagnes are available in several styles, including Brut, Brut Rosé, Demi-Sec, Brut Réserve and Blanc de Noirs.

Visit the Champagne region and meet our partners

Champagne Comtesse Lafond Champagne Henri Giraud Champagne Le Gallais Château d'Etoges Château de Fère Clos Saint-Georges Domaine de Castellane Domaine Desruets Domaine J. de Telmont Domaine Selosse Domaine Jacquesson Edmond Barnaut Winery Gimonnet & Fils Estate Hostellerie Briqueterie & Spa Jean Moët Hotel La Baleinière Les Avisés Maison Moët & Chandon Maison Vranken-Pommery Philippe Martin Estate Roger Coulon Estate

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