A history that goes back to the Gallo-Roman era
This village is very ancient and seems to have been founded in the Gallo-Roman era. Wine-growing is believed to have started approximately at the same time. Times have not always been peaceful and quiet.
Ricey-Bas was founded during the Gallo-Roman era, whereas Ricey-Haute-Rive and Ricey-Haut are more recent. Invaded by barbarians just a few years after its creation, the village went throu...
The Riceys vineyards have changed during the centuries. The Gallo-Romans were already producing their first wines here.
During the 12th century, the monks of the Clairvaux Abbey imported vine stocks from Hungary. Several centuries later, Champagne was invented with these grapes.
The local wine-growers are passionate about their job typical of their wonderful land. They are true craftsmen who work with their vines every day.
Right in t...
The history of the Alexandre Bonnet Champagne House goes back a long way in the stunning village of Les Riceys. With three Appellations d’origine contrôlée (controlled designation of origin), the place is unique in the world of winemaking. Its 2,086 acres of vineyards make it the largest wine producing district in the Champagne region.
Thanks to its geologic and geographic properties, the Riceys vineyards are also amongst the wine-producing...
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