Château Comtesse Lafond

Épernay, France

Château Comtesse Lafond is situated in Epernay, on the prestigious Avenue de Champagne and whose symbol of quality and elegance matches the prestigious cuvées dedicated to Comtesse Lafond, ancestor of Baron Patrick de Ladoucette. Historically known as Chateau de Pékin, Chateau Comtesse Lafond is a majestic and unique site that has been honoring wine-making tradition since the 19th century.

Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-1873) had portraited the Comtesse Lafond as well as Queen Victoria and Elisabeth Empress of Austria as well as many other royal families of Europe. This portrait can be seen today in the castle’s main salon.

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Founded: 19th century
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in France

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4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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R. Smith (5 months ago)
Gorgeous!!! We loved the property and the champagne even more! We purchased 2 bottles after a tasting. The staff was kind and attentive.
Brian Young (7 months ago)
We had the English speaking tour with Marie. She was very knowledgeable, patient and kind. Each tasting occurred on a new location on the estate. A grand cuvée of teaching about history and wine. Highly recommended.
Alexandra Grizas (10 months ago)
Family-owned wine house with ties to French aristocracy that drives both the Château's name and their approach to wine. For example, even though we were in Champagne, we received a whole education over our tasting about the Loire region and learned about Napoleon's love of their Pouilly Fumé. The champagne was delicious and they offered a wide variety of styles, including the fabulous 19 gram dosage Nectar. The beautiful house on the property originally belonged to Mr. Mercier (of the champagne house) and is not part of the tour, but it's really interesting to see. Highly recommend a visit and to take your time and enjoy. Also very reasonably priced!
Merve Mutluer (16 months ago)
This castle has a lovely garden terrace and offers a champagne tasting with three different vintages. The service is very friendly and personalised, and fitted perfectly to the chateau‘s magical atmosphere. The service was very interactive and the lady who served us also told us about the history of the castle and really took time to introduce us to their champagne. It felt like a private tasting, not like other champagne makers in the region. Reservation in advance is recommended.
Tay Jacobe (22 months ago)
This place is a hidden gem! My family came for a tasting of two champagnes, and we were the only people there for the full hour we were there. We sat outside on their sweeping, gorgeous lawn which is used as a wedding venue, and the server brought us the champagnes to try at our table. She was extremely knowledgable and told us about the unique history of the property and brand. It felt like a private tasting experience, but it was priced as a general tasting! I highly recommend it, especially on a nice day.
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