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Reims (alternative English spelling Rheims) is a city of the Champagne-Ardenne region of northern France, standing 144 km (89 miles) east-northeast of Paris. It was originally founded during the period of the Roman Empire.
Montagne de Reims
Notable Growers and Houses
Paul Bara, André Beaufort, Henri Billiot, Raymond Boulard, Canard-Duchêne, Cattier, André Clouet, Paul Déthune, Egly-Ouriet, Charles Heidsieck, Henriot, Krug, Benoît Lahaye, Lanson, David Léclapart, ...
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A city in northeastern France. Along with the town of Epernay, Reims is the center of the Champagne region.
Reims: (pronounced "ranss") Beautiful cathedral city in northeastern France. Along with the town of Epernay, Reims is the center of the Champagne region.
The Montagne de Reims, the Cote des Blancs, the Marne Valley and a region 110km south of Epernay - the Aube.
Traditionally Pinot Noir is grown in the Montagne de Reims, Chardonnay in the Cotes des Blancs, and Pinot Meunier in the Marne Valley.
Of these five areas the most important ones are those neighboring Reims and, as a matter of fact, represent the heart of Champagne: Montagne de Reims, Cõte des Blancs and Vallée de la Marne, in which are found all the 17 Grand Cru (100%) communes.
The Montagne de Reims, Valle de la Marne and Cote des Blancs house thousands of vineyards and Champagne producers. The climate of the area is cooler than that of the more Southern French vineyards and the growing season is shorter.
Everybody knows Champagne, made in the Marne Valley around the cities of Reims and Epernay for more than 300 years, a wine so iconic that its name has been casually borrowed by other producers of sparkling wine around the world.
 See also: Champagne, Wine, Region, Vineyard, Grape
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