Épernay's Mercier runs 18 kilometers of caves 30 meters below ground, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Eugène Mercier founded the house at 20 and electrified the cellars in 1886. The 1889 Paris Universal Exposition saw him present a giant barrel weighing over 20 tonnes, holding the equivalent of 200,000 bottles. The program centers on Blanc de Noirs, Brut Mercier, Brut Rosé, and Millésime Mercier. Visits include a train tour of the caves at no extra cost, with tastings at €25 per person.
Yes — Mercier has a tasting room open to visitors. Visits are by reservation, so book ahead rather than dropping in.
Signature bottles include Blanc de Noirs, Brut Mercier, Brut Rosé, Millésime Mercier. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
Mercier's tasting fee: $25 per person (EUR). Tasting with a sommelier $25 (EUR) Fees change with the season and the experience booked, so confirm the current price when you reserve.
Yes, Mercier is family-friendly and welcomes children. Kid-friendly estates tend to have space to move and something non-alcoholic on hand. Weekday visits are calmer than weekends.
Yes, Mercier offers vineyard tours. Options include: Raconte-moi Millésime, En parlant de bulles, En passant par la vigne, Bulles d'Or, Mercier Duo and Fondateur. Tour spots fill before standard tasting reservations. Book your tour and tasting together when you reserve.
Mercier is in Épernay, Grand Est, in the Grand Est wine region. Phone: 03 26 51 22 00. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
Monday: 9:30 AM – 12:15 PM, 1:15 – 5:30 PM | Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 12:15 PM, 1:15 – 5:30 PM | Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 12:15 PM, 1:15 – 5:30 PM | Thursday: 9:30 AM – 12:15 PM, 1:15 – 5:30 PM | Friday: 9:30 AM – 12:15 PM, 1:15 – 5:30 PM | Saturday: 9:30 AM – 12:15 PM, 1:15 – 5:30 PM | Sunday: 9:30 AM – 12:15 PM, 1:15 – 5:30 PM Hours may vary seasonally. Confirm by phone or on their website before visiting.
