Ambonnay (from which this Champagne comes) is a grand Cru village on the south side of the Montagne de Reims hill, a favourable location shared with its neighbour Bouzy (also Grand Cru). It is planted with 81% Pinot Noir and 19% Chardonnay, and the village is famous for good Pinot Noir from vineyards of high elevation. With south facing vineyards, Ambonnay can produce red still Coteaux Champenois wines called Ambonnay Rouge.
There are many famous vineyards in this village, the most noted of which must the Clos d'Ambonnay, owned by Krug. Planted with Pinot Noir only, the rare single vineyard champagne is only made in the best years and its first vintage was 1995.
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