Delaunois D & Fils Champagne Tasting
Delaunois D & Fils is a family RM Champagne estate in Rilly-la-Montagne, working around five hectares of Premier Cru plots with traditional methods, hand-riddling and barrel reserves.
This is a smaller, approachable Rilly stop with a fresh, citrus-crisp Premier Cru style and traditional grower character. It fits well into itineraries focused on local producers and pairs naturally with better-known houses or nearby growers for contrast.
Signature Style
Fresh, citrus-crisp Premier Cru Champagne with blended balance and traditional grower character.
What Makes This House Unique
A family RM estate in Rilly-la-Montagne with a local Premier Cru focus.
Traditional methods, including hand-riddling and barrel reserves, shape the house identity.
Works as a smaller, accessible Rilly counterpoint to the prestige growers nearby.
The wines are citrus-crisp, balanced, and rooted in local grower character.
Traditional Rilly-la-Montagne expressions shaped by local plots and cellar practice.
The best starting point for the producer's balance, fruit profile, and general style.
Route Fit
Best as a support stop around Rilly, paired with Vilmart or Roger Manceaux.
Nearby Restaurants
Gabrielle Toit Terrasse (0.1 km)
Reims — Casual; rooftop French dining, panoramic views.
Brasserie du Boulingrin (0.2 km)
Reims — Casual; classic French brasserie, seafood and meat dishes.
Visitor Praise Highlights
- Visitors value the friendly welcome and family-scale production explanations.
- Visitors appreciate the tastings for value and clarity.
- The visit works well as a relaxed Rilly stop rather than a high-formality experience.
Complementary Vineyards
- Forget Brimont — a grower comparison with a fresher, lighter and more accessible style.
- Forget Chemin — a grower comparison with firmer structure and a more wine-led tasting profile.
Best for
Visitors who want a small, approachable family-grower stop in Rilly-la-Montagne.
Less ideal for
Visitors looking specifically for the most prestigious or critic-led producer in the cluster.
Why choose this over nearby houses
Choose Delaunois for itineraries requiring a friendly, local Rilly stop with traditional production detail, when its role in the central Montagne de Reims visitor route fits better than a more obvious neighbor.