Wineries

CH. de l'Auche

CH. de l'Auche is the name of the second brand of the Janvry cooperative winery. Sixty cooperative winegrowers contribute their grapes, most of which are Pinot Meunier, which, as cellar president Fabrice Delagarde says, is sometimes a little rustic, but always complex and generous. With 40 crus spread over 115 hectares and a real diversity of soils, cellar master Jean-Christophe Lenfant is able to create blends in which the search for fruit is paramount, with the philosophy of "Pinot Meunier as DNA".

Caillez Lemaire

Virginie and Laurent Vanpoperinghe cultivate a 6-hectare vineyard in the Marne valley, in the areas of Damery (4 ha) and four neighboring villages (2 ha). The cuvées are aged entirely or partially in barrels. The result is a wide range of champagnes, wines, ratafias and alcohols, most of which have spent a long time in the cellar, with some champagne cuvées also produced in cork. The owners are happy to offer a tour of the winery (press, vat room, cellars, disgorging area and some old machinery) to explain their way of working. The estate has been certified organic since 2023.

Canard-Duchêne

In 1868, Victor Canard, a cooper, and Léonie Duchêne, from a family of winegrowers, combined their names and expertise to found Canard-Duchêne champagnes. Located in Ludes, in the heart of the Montagne de Reims, between forests of rare species and gently sloping vineyards, the estate lies at the heart of the vineyards and nature of the Reims region. The estate's true oenological heritage, Pinot Noir, draws its strength from a remarkable soil, the fruit of 70 million years of evolution and a combination of chalk, sand, clay and limestone. In January 2025, Cynthia Fossier will take over from Laurent Fédou as the new cellar master.

Carbon

Founded by Alexandre Méa, this young champagne house came into being at the beginning of the 21st century. The estate's 15 hectares are used in the composition of the cuvées, all of whose bottles have the distinctive feature of being clad in carbon fiber. The estate is the official partner of Formula 1 racing.

Carole Haudot

Charles Haudot has been running his estate for almost forty years. His daughter Carole, who holds a degree in oenology and has worked in vineyards around the world, joined him in 2017. She then created her own champagne brand under her own name. The estate is located mainly on the Vitryat hillsides, the smallest Champagne terroir in the south-east of the Marne department. HVE3 certified, this 4-hectare independent house currently produces 3 cuvées: two blanc de blancs and one rosé.

Castelnau

Castelnau champagne, created in honor of General Edouard de Curières de Castelnau, who distinguished himself in the First World War, celebrated its centenary in 2016. Very much in vogue throughout much of the 20th century, and particularly in the 1930s, it was served at the tables of several royal families and French army circles around the world. In 2021, the Terroirs et Vignerons de Champagne group acquired this house, joining the Nicolas Feuillatte brand, Abelé 1757 and, more recently, Henriot champagnes. "Champagne Castelnau is made to be shared. Its cuvées will take you on a journey into a world of their own, with real character", says Carine Bailleul, the cellar manager.

Casters Liebart

Situated on 11 hectares of vines in Damery, this estate is the fruit of the work of many generations of winegrowers who have always sought to use methods that combine the traditional and the modern. Their story began in 1870 with the work of two Damery families, the Casters and the Liebarts. In 1969, these two operations expanded with the union of Vincent Casters and Liliane Liebart, who gave birth to the Casters-Liebart brand. Since the turn of the century, David and Cécile have taken over the business and today produce 120,000 bottles, with a predominance of Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir.

Cattier

In the heart of the Reims mountains, at Chigny-les-Roses, the thirteenth generation of the Cattier family has taken over the reins. They farm 33 ha of Premier Cru, 75% of which is Pinot Noir. But Cattier also owns a gem, Clos du Moulin, with 2.2 ha planted equally to chardonnay and pinot noir. The resulting wine is a blend of three vintages. Production for the cuvées is supplemented by supplies. Alexandre Cattier is CEO and cellar master, assisted by his cousins Agathe, assistant general manager, and Marie, brand ambassador.

Cave L'Etoile

Une grande cave coopérative, l’une des plus anciennes et des plus importantes pour les vins de Banyuls, mais aussi les collioures. Visites et dégustations à la cave et nombreuses animations, dont les excursions dans le vignoble, la grillade dans la vigne…

Cave de L'Abbe Rous

Cave de Rousset

Founded just after the First World War at the foot of Mont Sainte-Victoire, the winery now has around 80 members and 450 hectares of vineyards. Committed to organic viticulture, the winery produces a few certified cuvées, though these are still in the minority. But the movement has already been set in motion by the partner winegrowers.

Cave d’irouléguy

A major player in local production, Irouleguy's only cooperative winery has at one time or another collected the grapes of many winegrowers who are now independent. Founded in 1952, before its recognition as an AOC (which dates back to 1970), it now accounts for 60% of volumes and more than 40 winegrowers in the appellation. Despite these significant local figures, the winery remains one of the smallest cooperatives in France. Cooperative values are particularly strong here, enabling the younger generation to join forces with the older generation who "saved" the vineyard in earlier years. You can visit and discover the winery with themed tours organized from April to September.

Cazé-Thibaut

Maison Cazé-Thibaut, located in the heart of the Marne Valley, has seen ten generations of winegrowers pass through its ranks. In 1953, Roger Cazé created the Cazé champagne house and marketed his bottles for the first time. Today, Fabien carries on the tradition, working his vines as cleanly as possible, without herbicides or insecticides. The wines are aged in barrels before being bottled, and benefit from long ageing on fine lees.

Cellier Lou Bassaquet

From the foothills of Mount Olympus to the restanques of Kirbon, the 600-hectare cooperative winery, founded in 1914, produces a range of DGC Sainte-Victoire, Côtes-de-Provence and IGP wines. For gourmet walkers, the winery organizes strolls through the vineyards, punctuated by gastronomic stops.

Ch. Marin & Fils

Situated on the slopes of the commune of Avirey-Lingey, in the south of the Côte des Bar, the estate covers around 6 hectares planted with chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot blanc. Situated on the wine route, the estate organizes a festive weekend in early August as part of the Route du Champagne en Fête. A special cuvée is produced for the occasion.