Inside Champagne Taittinger

Champagne Taittinger manages more than 711 acres of vineyards, some of which are in the village of Pierry, seen here.

Champagne Taittinger’s vineyards overlook the village of Pierry, France.

The shield of this Champagne house adorns the gates to its facilities.

This way for a sneak peek at the tour.

Champagne Taittinger’s chalk caves date back to the 4th century and descend nearly 60 feet underground.

Thousands of bottles of Champagne are carefully stacked to ferment in the cool temperatures.

Champagne Taittinger's chalk caves are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site designated in 2015, which includes Champagne hillsides, houses and cellars.

Champagne ferments under colored lights in Champagne Taittinger’s chalk caves so that it doesn’t absorb UV rays.

Carvings dating back to 1850, and perhaps even further, can be found etched into the walls of Champagne Taittinger's chalk caves.

It took two men one week to place all 72,000 bottles of Comptes de Champagne in Taittinger's cave 244.

The tour ends in the store and tasting room where exclusive bottles are available for purchase. Walk-ins are welcome, but advance reservations are recommended.

Champagne Taittinger offers nine labels.

The tasting room is open everyday from Easter through November 11, and closed Saturdays and Sundays from November 12 to Easter.

Visitors can choose from one or three tastings with their tour, or opt for a custom guided tasting in the tasting room.

Prestige Rosé is made from pinot noir and pinot meunier grapes.

The 1999 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut is made from chardonnay grapes and received at rating of 95 from The Wine Advocate and 96 from Wine Enthusiast.

Champagne Taittinger bottles are displayed as works of art in the tasting room. The Champagne house commissions artists to design some of its bottles.

Champagne Taittinger president Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger discusses the Champagne making process from the vineyards.