Les Châtaigniers Parcellaire Extra-Brut Millésimé
The Counterculture of Meunier
“This is our counterculture wine! Working with Meunier wasn’t part of my family’s tradition — yet I’ve become captivated by this grape and its hidden potential. It’s a challenging variety, unpredictable and demanding, which makes the pursuit of crafting a great wine from it even more meaningful.”
— From us…
“This wine takes me back to winter walks, when the air is crisp and the scent of woodsmoke fills the air — followed by my husband’s apple and blackberry crumble straight from the oven. It’s a warm, comforting Champagne that feels like coming home.”
— Sandia Chang, Sommelier, Bubbleshop London.
The Origin
From Festigny, in the heart of the Flagot Valley within the Marne Valley, this parcel — Le Bois des Châtaigniers — lies at 150 metres altitude on clay soil over Lutetian limestone, where Meunier finds both depth and vitality.
Grape Variety
100% Meunier — a single-varietal expression that reveals the grape’s complexity, generosity, and unexpected elegance.
Craftsmanship
Fermented with indigenous yeasts in French oak casks (ranging from new to 10 years old), with gentle bâtonnage (stirring) to enhance texture and depth.
Bottled 12 to 18 months after harvest, sealed with natural cork, and aged 3 to 4 years on lees to refine structure and express the terroir’s soulful character.
Dosage
Extra-Brut, a precise and balanced expression highlighting Meunier’s freshness, spice, and soft fruit tones.
Released 6 to 12 months before marketing.
Production
An extremely limited release of only 1,000 to 2,000 bottles, depending on the vintage — each one a collector’s rarity and a tribute to the beauty of Meunier in its purest form.
The Experience
Les Châtaigniers is Champagne for those who seek authenticity and emotion.
It’s earthy yet refined, comforting yet vibrant — a wine that bridges tradition and rebellion, winter warmth and mineral freshness. A singular expression of terroir and time, made for contemplative moments and genuine pleasure.