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Our estate : between nature protection and sublimation of our terroir.

In the heart of the Marne Valley, in Vincelles, we make our 16 champagnes from A to Z, from growing the vines to selling our cuvées. Our 8-hectare vineyard spreads across the sunny hillsides of our village, the birthplace of our family business. It is composed of 70% Meunier, 15% Pinot Noir and 15% Chardonnay. Half of our vineyard, planted by Christine's great-grandfather and grandfather, gives our champagnes a singularity that is part in our making secret. All these elements of our terroir combined give our champagnes their round notes and fruity aromas. For several years, we have been developing our working methods, which allowed us to certify our winery Organic Agriculture and High Environmental Value.

High Environmental Value : an holistic certification of a more sustainable vineyard.

Our approach, respectful of the traditions brought by previous generations, grows by the latest techniques in integrated viticulture. Certified High Environmental Value (HEV) since 2015, we are actively committed to protecting the environment, as evidenced by our actions:

  • - For more than 30 years, we have practiced sexual confusion, eliminating the use of insecticides.
  • - We keep fungal treatments to a minimum, respecting the thresholds defined by the HVE certification.
  • - The “zero herbicide” objective, implemented in 2013, translates into systematic mechanical ploughing and controlled natural grassing.
  • - We grass over plots that are susceptible to erosion, thus promoting the ecosystem and biodiversity (preservation of flora and fauna).
  • - Only organic fertilizers are used.
  • - We reduce sulfites to a strict minimum, with no additions after harvest.
  • - Biodiversity is preserved by allowing flora and fauna to develop nature around our vines.
  • - Since 2016, all our short trips have been made in 100% electric cars.

All these actions seek to reduce our environmental impact to make champagnes as naturally as possible while sublimating the aromas of the terroir.

A vineyard now certified Organic Agriculture

In 2023, we officially obtained the Organic Agriculture certification for our entire estate after 4 years of conversion, a sign of our commitment in the production of champagnes that authentically reveal their terroir without destroying it.This rigorous approach excludes the use of synthetic chemicals, favoring natural methods to cultivate our vines including the use of plants to heal and protect the vines. Every day, we strive to continue our efforts towards sustainable viticulture that respects nature.