For every major Champagne House in the region, there are many smaller producers, eking their living out of their own vineyards, and competing with the global brands.
It was, however, the experiences we had with people like Denis Frezier that will stick with us forever. They are one of the best small champagne houses in Epernay, in my opinion, for a variety of reasons. Our visit back to Epernay brought back memories of our stay here three and a half years ago.
A time, when we visited here with my brother and sister-in-law. We were both in motorhomes and we had a hankering for the French Champagne region. It was March back then, so a completely different season to what it is now. It was freezing. Pruned back in preparation for the new years growth. As we had allocated plenty of time to visit Epernay the next day, we headed for the hills in search of some smaller Champagne Houses.
Climbing the small roads that wound their way through the hills, we were afforded a tremendous view of the surrounding countryside and the vineyards. Someday, we shall return here, so that we may see these hills in all their glory.
Not a person stirred? Not a car drove by. It was just the brisk breeze blowing through the narrow streets and through our bones. We were in Monthelon, and having parked up the motorhome, we thought we would walk to a few places for some wine tasting.
