Champagne

The Rodez family has been growing grapes in Ambonnay since 1757, for more than nine generations. It was Eric’s grandfather who began to make Champagne from the family’s grapes, and Champagne Rodez was born. Eric is currently at the helm with his son Mickael at his side. The 6.5 hectares of vineyards, all in Ambonnay

Champagne le Chapitre is made by one of the finest artisan growers in Champagne, José Lievens. All the grapes are from his own low-intervention farmed vineyards and are vinified in his own winery. José is a renowned wine maker in the region and is particularly well known for his knowledge and skill with his terroir.

Vincent Laval crafts transparent wines loaded with class and personality. All of the wines are aged in oak. In fact, tasting here, is not unlike being in Burgundy, especially when it comes to scale, which is minuscule. These transparent, crystalline Champagnes are well worth the effort to find. — Antonio Galloni Hidden away in the

One of the true stars of the Côte des Blancs, Larmandier-Bernier’s champagnes are unique: produced biodynamically for more than 20 years, they are powerful, mineral, pure and faithful reflections of their terroir, which profoundly demonstrate the potential of low dosage and non-dosé bottlings. Both the Larmandier and Bernier families have a long history in the

Champagne Petit & Bajan, established in 2008, may be a relative newcomer to the scene as a house, however Richard Petit’s family roots in Avize go back centuries, caring for Chardonnay on the chalk soils of the Côte de Blancs, while Véronique Bajan’s clan hails from Pinot Noir terroir in Verzenay, grand cru land on

When Justine Boxler and François Petit joined forces, they brought together two remarkable winemaking heritages. Justine’s family, the Boxlers, have long been celebrated for their exceptional wines in Alsace, while François’ roots in Champagne trace back to his grandfather and the vineyards in Avize. Together, they embody a unique blend of distinguished terroirs...

Founded in 1947, Champagne R. Pouillon & Fils is a family-run estate now managed by Fabrice Pouillon, a third-generation winemaker. Covering 7.7 hectares across 43 parcels in Vallée de la Marne, the estate focuses on sustainable viticulture with 65% Pinot Noir, 15% Chardonnay, and 20% Meunier, with vines averaging 45 years old. Under Fabrice’s guidance

Laurent Pataille, Sylvain’s younger brother, established his domaine in 2010, farming just one hectare. Laurent grew up with limited family vineyards, as their father only owned a half-acre of vines acquired in the 1980s. Inspired by summers spent at a family domaine in Médoc and their father’s vineyard work, Laurent pursued viticulture and oenology studies

Among the visionary growers of Champagne, Cédric Bouchard of Roses de Jeanne stands as a true auteur. His philosophy is rooted in the belief that the purest expression of each vineyard is paramount. Unlike traditional Champenois blending techniques, Bouchard crafts each cuvée from a single grape, single parcel, and single vintage, allowing the terroir to