Terroir

Subsoil: clay limestone, on slopes facing south-south-west. Northern climate.

Grape varieties

3 Noble grape varieties are cultivated in Champagne:
 Pinot Meunier = Occupies 50% of our vineyards. This grape gives the vine its body and fruity flavour;
 Pinot Noir = Occupies 20% of our vineyards. Gives the strength and lingering flavour to the Champagne;
 Chardonnay = Represents 30% of our vineyards. It brings the finesse and lightness.

Pruning

Each year, the vine develops and produces new shoots. The frame must therefore be kept young by removing growth which is too old, to enable the youngest to strengthen and replace it.

Tying Up

This involves attaching the shoot along the metal wire to support the vine.

Debudding/Training Debudding

Surplus buds are removed to enable the others to develop suitably.

Training

This involves spreading the vine by fastening the shoots between the wires, separating each foot using loops.

Environment

We have been following sustainable wine production methods for nearly 20 years, this means that our vines receive the minimum amount of treatment at the correct dosage. To ensure that stormy rainfall does not wash the soil away, we sow grass, which has to be mowed, just like your lawn... This grass also regulates the phosphate level.