Velours

Rating: 89
Author: Gault&Millau

Konrat

89 / 100 Champagne

Vintage : BSA

Type : Doux

Classification : Blanc

Color :

Effervescent blanc

Budget : €80 to €120

Gault&Millau's review 2026

A wine in a class of its own, both dessert and discovery. Its nose is woody, with notes of cocoa, candied lemon, pear fruit paste, vanilla and caramel. It has fine bubbles and a taut, silky mouthfeel, with licorice, honey and red fruits. The 60g of sugar melt into the balance. The finish is salivating, with aromas of coffee, garrigue and lemon candy. An iron hand in a velvet glove, to be served with curried lamb.

Konrat Velours

89 / 100 Champagne

Vintage : BSA

Type : Doux

Classification : Blanc

Varieties :

Chardonnay 60%

Pinot meunier 30%

Budget : €80 to €120

Gault&Millau's review 2026

Brand : Konrat

Name : Velours

Region : Vallée de la Marne

Type : Doux

Classification : Blanc

Appellation : Champagne

Year : BSA

Varieties :

Chardonnay 60%

Pinot meunier 30%

Pinot noir 10%

Color :

Effervescent blanc

Capacity : 75 cl

Budget : €80 to €120

Address : 6 Rue des Pervenches, 51700 Châtillon-sur-Marne, France Navigate To

Discover the winery

Konrat

A couple of young winemakers, Faustine and Marc have revived the family's 7-hectare monocru estate in the Champagne traditions of yesteryear. On the estate, which is undergoing organic conversion, a parcel-by-parcel selection is carried out on 1 ha of sand and limestone terroirs. Respect for nature guides the entire process from vine to bottle: the vines are cultivated according to biodynamic principles, and vinification is guided by the lunar calendar. Vinified in numerous small containers, over 70% of which are oak barrels and terracotta amphorae, 30% of which are solera (perpetual reserve wines), the champagnes are lively, elegant and made for gastronomy.

Production In organic conversion

Services Accomodation, On-site sale, Organized visits

Champagnes

Discover