Ambonnay () is a
commune in the
Marne department in northeastern
France
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.
Population
Champagne
The village's vineyards are located in the
Montagne de Reims
Montagne or Montagné may refer to:
People
* Camille Montagne (1784–1866), French military physician and botanist. The standard author abbreviation Mont. (of Montagne) is used to indicate this individual as the author when citing a botanical na ...
subregion of
Champagne
Champagne (; ) is a sparkling wine originated and produced in the Champagne wine region of France under the rules of the appellation, which demand specific vineyard practices, sourcing of grapes exclusively from designated places within it, spe ...
, and are classified as Grand Cru (100%) in the
Champagne vineyard classification. A
Clos-type vineyard in the village is the source of
Krug's ''Clos d'Ambonnay''.
See also
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Communes of the Marne department
The following is a list of the 610 communes in the French department of Marne.
The communes cooperate in the following intercommunalities (as of 2025):[Classification of Champagne vineyards
The classification of Champagne vineyards developed in the mid-20th century as a means of setting the price of grapes grown through the villages of the Champagne wine region. Unlike the classification of Bordeaux wine estates or Burgundy Grand ...]
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Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park
Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park (French: ''Parc naturel régional de la Montagne de Reims'') is a protected area in the Grand Est region of France. It is organized around the Montagne de Reims, a wooded range of hills covered by vineyards ...
References
Communes of Marne (department)
Grand Cru Champagne villages
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