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Winery · Remich, Remich
Caves St Martin
Wine cellars and crémant producer in Remich, with galleries dug into the limestone totaling nearly 1 km. The guided tour explains the traditional sparkling wine method and ends with a tasting.
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About Caves St Martin
The Caves St Martin are located on the outskirts of Remich, on the road to Stadtbredimus, at the foot of the vineyard-covered slopes above the Mosela. The estate produces Luxembourg wines and crémant and stores the bottles in galleries dug directly into the limestone, which total almost 1 km and keep temperature and humidity stable year-round.
The guided tour walks through the galleries and explains the traditional method, the same as Champagne: the base wine receives sugar and yeast, ferments a second time in the bottle and rests lying down for months; afterwards the bottles are gradually turned and tilted until the sediment gathers in the neck and is removed. In the galleries you can see stacks of bottles and the racks used in this process.
At the end there is a tasting of crémant or the estate's wines. The shop sells the cave's wines and sparkling wines as well as products from other Mosela wineries.
The visit is the easiest way to understand crémant, the drink most associated with the region, and fits into an afternoon in Remich, a 15-minute walk from the esplanade.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 45 minutes for the guided tour, plus the tasting.
Best time
Visits usually take place from mid-March to mid-December, Wednesday to Sunday; the cave is often closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Confirm opening hours before you go.
How to get there
It is on the route de Stadtbredimus, at the northern exit of Remich, about a 15-minute walk from the esplanade along the riverbank. By car there is parking at the entrance.
Tip
Bring a jacket: the cellars are cool even in summer. If you’re driving, moderate the tasting; there’s a bus stop nearby. Combine it with the esplanade and a boat trip.
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Frequently asked questions about Caves St Martin
Do you need to reserve the visit to Caves St Martin?
For individuals, guided tours usually have fixed times; groups should reserve. Check before you go.
What is the traditional method?
The process in which the wine undergoes a second fermentation inside the bottle, creating the bubbles, like in Champagne. The sediment is removed after months of aging.
Does the tour include a tasting?
Yes, the guided tour usually ends with a tasting of crémant or the house wines.