is located in Vertus, 20 km away from
Epernay, the Capitole of the Champagne, in the department of Marne. We
are located in the "Côte des Blancs" which begins from Epernay through
to Bergère les Vertus. The biggest part of our vines is located in this
region: - In Cramant and Oiry Classed Grand Cru - In Vertus, Bergère
les Vertus and Cuis classed Premier cru.
The other part is placed in Sezanne and in
Fossoy and Varennes Courtemont in the department of Aisne. The
Particularity of our House is to elaborate Champagne with a lot of
Chardonnay, because it represents 80% of our vines. We grow for the
same part Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, the two others black grapes
authorised in the making of Champagne.
In 1829 , our ancestors were winegrowers in Vertus et
Bergères les Vertus, they brought us their love and passion for the
soil and the know-how in elaborating Champagne. From this period we
kept a certain way of working in respect of the traditions. The work in
the vines is still realized manually. Tradition is the name we always
use to explain the Champagne. That's what we apply for working in the
vines until the harvest. The grapes are crushed in the traditional wood
press: a Coquard which crush 4000 Kg.
However, if the original philosophy and tradition are respected, we
are also concerned by the new technologies that reinforced the quality
control of the wines.
The winery, like all the house, is air conditioned. After a cold
settling, we inoculated the must with yeasts and we keep the
temperature between 18 and 20°C. In the vat, with the thermoregulation,
and in the winery with the air conditioning...so that the must can not
have a violent fermentation, without lost of aromas and characters.
From this perfect balance between tradition and modernism, we are able
to bring a huge palette of Champagnes, often referenced in prestigious
wine guides. (Hachette, Dusser-Gerbert, Gilbert et Gaillard...).
- The Pinot Noir gives complexity and character.
- The Chardonnay bring finess to the Champagne.
- The Pinot Meunier bring freshness and lightness.
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