Champagne de Castellane | Épernay House & Tower
Founded in 1895 in Épernay by Viscount Florens de Castellane, the house is closely tied to its Avenue de Champagne position and to the tower that remains one of the most visible landmarks in the town.
Champagne de Castellane is defined by its landmark tower, strong architectural presence in Épernay, and a heritage-led visitor profile built around collections and visual culture. The house style is balanced three-grape Champagne built for consistency, with heritage and place carrying more of the visitor experience than sharp stylistic differentiation. The range is anchored by Brut Croix Rouge, with Brut adding a second stylistic reference.
What Makes de Castellane Unique
Landmark tower and strong architectural presence in Épernay.
Heritage-led visit model with collections and visual culture.
Public-facing stop where site identity matters as much as the wines.
Signature Style
Balanced three-grape Champagne built for consistency, with heritage and place carrying more of the visitor experience than sharp stylistic differentiation.
Range Highlights
- Brut Croix Rouge — the core house expression and the clearest reference point for the range.
- Brut — balanced three-grape blend with reserve wines supporting consistency.
- Prestige or vintage selections remain secondary to the house’s heritage-led visitor identity.
Visitor Praise Highlights
- The tower and visual heritage make the visit feel distinctively place-based.
- Visitors value the link between Champagne history and the house’s collections.
- The tasting experience is often appreciated as part of a wider heritage stop rather than as a purely wine-focused visit.
Similar Vineyards
- Moët & Chandon — international fresh prestige.
- Gosset — large-house Champagne with more formal polish, scale, and structured prestige.
Nearby Restaurants
Clotaire — Hautvillers — Bistronomic; refined casual dining (2.9 km).
27 Faubourg — Damery — Bistronomic; Champagne bar bistro, bubbly & bites (4.7 km).
Best for
Visitors interested in architecture, heritage, and a central Épernay stop where place identity matters.
Less ideal for
Those looking for the strongest wine-led or cellar-led benchmark tasting in the selection.
Why choose this over nearby houses
Choose de Castellane when the tower, collections, and sense of built heritage are part of the reason for visiting.
Route fit
Fits well as a visually distinctive central stop alongside a stronger wine-priority house.