Wines and spirits Pierry

Champagne Vincent d'Astrée is easily found with an entrance framed by two colossal statues: they represent the famous Dom Pérignon and the monk Jean Oudart (his oenologist). The house was created in 1956 and now has more than 240 families on 85 hectares of classified^1er Cru vineyards. In the great Champagne tradition, it produces a fruity champagne composed of 50% pinot meunier, 25% pinot noir and 25% chardonnay in a range of 8 cuvées.

A rarity in Champagne, this beautiful House was founded ex nihilo by a young entrepreneurial couple with a passion for the world of wine. Through the names of their cuvées, Pauline and Guillaume revisit major themes (man, action, time and mutual aid) and invite you to set out to conquer your destiny. Our favorite is Kosmos, a delicate, floral 100% Chardonnay. The duo also founded the Bonvalet distillery, based on the principle of a circular economy. You can also spend the night in their home! A must-see!

The Château de Pierry is an 18th century "Maison de Plaisance". It is a fascinating monument to visit, but it is also a "château" in the center of an estate, run and animated by the owner, Jean-Paul Gobillard, with 55 years of experience as a "négociant-elveur" in Champagne. For individuals, the discovery of the property is done freely with the help of an explanatory booklet and is followed by a tasting of champagne ratafia in the cellar press and museum. Commented visit, if you wish, we love the demonstration of sabrage.

Since 1735, the Mandois family has owned a 40-hectare vineyard, straddling twelve crus, including Pierry, Vertus and Chouilly. At harvest time, the grapes are pressed in the Pierry cellars under the supervision of Claude Mandois. In this domain, the wine from each parcel is separated and then blended. Very good cuvées to discover, divided into Collection Classique (Brut Origine, Rosé Grande Réserve and the remarkable Brut Zéro), Collection 1735 (Blanc de Blancs 2016, Blanc de Noirs 2015), Collection unique (Cuvée Victor 2008 and 2012).

Alexandre Lenique founded Champagne Lenique in 1768. The company's vineyards are spread over various terroirs, mainly in the Vincelles, Vauciennes, Mesnil-sur-Oger and Épernay areas... planted with three Champagne grape varieties. To visit the winery, it's best to make an appointment; the tour of the estate and its facilities will then take about an hour. Cuvée Excellence is aged for three years. Other champagnes include Brut Millésimés and Blanc de Noirs.

It is in this area of Champagne, in Pierry, that the cellars and cellars of Guy Michel are found. Here, and since 1847, the members of this family of exhibitors-manipulating have passed on traditions and know-how from generations to generations. Their vineyard is spread over ten vintages of the southern slopes of Epernay, and here we harvest three Champagne varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot noir, and Pinot meunier. Among the wide range of champagnes, we are talking about Réserve, a raw champagne assembled mainly with Pinot meunier and which was aged four years in the cellar.

Producer-collecting vineyards southwest of Epernay, in the Marne Valley, Gilbert Lagache sells on site a nice selection of champagne and sparkling wines. Besides the best wines based on Pinot meunier of this small producer. The company Lagache uses as other producers personalized capsules for its bottles of champagne. Its capsules are distinguished by their central cut surrounded by clusters on gold background with a Bordeaux contour.

Established south of Épernay for 3 generations, this estate cultivates 9 ha of vines spread over 7 different villages. Jean-Marc Sélèque's aim is to reveal the identity of his terroir through sustainable viticulture and parcel-based vinification, with long ageing on lees. All his cuvées are the fruit of a score which, in its notes, tells the story of the climate, the soil, the work, the patience, the know-how, the origin and the history of his terroir. The 10 cuvées are chiselled and of excellent quality. A particular favorite is Solessence Extra Brut.

At the foot of the Côte des Blancs, not far from Épernay, discover Champagne Jean Sélèque, now run by winemaker-artists. With almost 5 hectares of vines spread over 4 communes (including one Premier Cru), this house combines passion and absolute respect for the vines within the framework of sustainable viticulture. The range of Jean Sélèque champagnes is abundant:Cuvée Brut Tradition; Cuvée Vieilles Vignes; Cuvée Rosé; Cuvée Spéciale; Cuvée Or Blanc; Cuvée Comédie. The owners also have a gîte: the Villa Champenoise.