Moët & Chandon was founded in 1743 and is one of Champagne’s largest and most internationally recognized houses. Based in Épernay, the estate produces vast quantities of non-vintage and prestige cuvées, including Dom Pérignon. The wines emphasize balance, approachability, and global stylistic consistency.
Louis Roederer was founded in 1776 and remains family-owned — rare among major Champagne houses. The estate is famous for Cristal, originally created for the Russian tsar. Roederer Champagnes balance richness with remarkable precision and longevity.
Krug, founded in 1843, is one of Champagne’s most prestigious luxury houses. The winery focuses on multi-vintage blending for depth and complexity rather than consistency alone. Krug wines are powerful, layered, and built for extended aging.
Besserat de Bellefon was founded in 1843 in Épernay. The house is known for producing Champagnes with lower pressure, resulting in softer mousse and creamier texture. Their wines emphasize elegance over intensity.
Jacquesson is a historic Champagne house founded in 1798 but revitalized in the modern era through terroir-focused bottlings. The winery produces numbered cuvées based on vintage conditions rather than fixed blends. Their Champagnes appeal strongly to sommeliers and collectors.
Henri Dubois is a smaller Champagne house producing traditional-method sparkling wines from estate and sourced fruit. The wines emphasize accessibility and classic regional character. It serves as a training-friendly house reference.
Paul Bara is based in Bouzy, a Grand Cru village known for Pinot Noir. Founded in 1833, the family estate produces richly structured Champagnes with red-fruit depth. Their wines highlight Bouzy’s power and generosity.
Pierre Moncuit is a Grand Cru grower based in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, one of Champagne’s great Chardonnay villages. The wines are Blanc de Blancs — focused on citrus, chalk, and razor-sharp acidity. It’s a benchmark grower for mineral Chardonnay Champagne.
Tarlant is a family grower estate founded in 1687. Known for low-dosage and terroir-driven wines, the house emphasizes vineyard expression over sweetness. Their Champagnes are savory, structured, and sommelier favorites.
H. Blin is a cooperative grower Champagne house based in Vincelles. The wines often feature Pinot Meunier prominently, offering orchard fruit and softer texture. It’s a useful teaching contrast to Chardonnay-heavy styles.