Le monde picked our 2016 blanc de noirs. Meet the grower champagne built for real moments.

We’re thrilled to share that our Blanc de Noirs Brut 2016 has been selected by Le Monde in its December 7, 2024 edition. This is more than a press mention, it’s quiet proof that patience and place still matter.

Blanc de noirs is made entirely from dark grapes. In our corner of the Southern Vallée de la Marne, that often means pinot meunier grown on soils it has called home for generations. The result is a fuller, more structured wine than the lighter styles people often expect: think ripe red fruit, a touch of spice, and bubbles that feel elegant rather than fleeting. Our 2016 spent long years in the cellar, exactly the kind of extended aging that turns good fruit into something memorable, before we bottled it with the restraint that defines our house style.

This is grower champagne in its purest form. Since 1902 our family has stayed faithful to the land, working ten hectares with our own hands. Today the next generation brings a fresh eye to the cellar without ever chasing trends or volume for volume’s sake. We produce in small batches so every bottle carries a clear story: one terroir, one vintage, one team. When larger needs arise we draw from a tight collective of fellow independent growers in the Vallée de la Marne, always keeping the same exacting standards. The wine stays confidential by choice, you won’t find it on every shelf, yet the price remains refreshingly accessible because we skip the marketing layers and focus on what ends up in the glass.

What makes this recognition special is how it aligns with what we actually do. Le Monde didn’t pick a flashy name; it chose a bottle that quietly delivers depth, balance, and the kind of honest pleasure that makes you pause mid-sip and wonder where it came from. That’s exactly the experience we want you to have: no complicated rituals, just a beautiful wine that fits the moment you’re living right now.

Whether you open it with friends around a winter table or save it for a quiet evening when you feel like celebrating nothing in particular, this 2016 invites you to slow down and taste the patience we put into every step.

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