Champagne Couche à Buxeuil

In the heart of the “Côte des Bar”, I cultivate 13 hectares of vine in Bio-dynamics (conversion since 2008).

• Our parcel, 3 hectares of chardonnay faces south in MONTGUEUX , has a soil of chalk of the Cretaceous. (Only 40 cm of mood on a soil of chalk).

• BUXEUIL – Village of the Kimméridgien period – 10 hectares

Our vines in Buxeuil are composed primarily of Pinot Noir. Advised bu Claude Bourguignon, seedlings of Chardonnay were established on certain ideal pieces for this variety . We have an exposure mainly Southern and Western with slopes precipice and the Seine downwards. This sector has a specific microclimate. Indeed we have high temperatures while keeping a certain moisture thanks to the presence of the Seine near the vines.

The ground is argilo Calcaire or Argilo Marneux according to pieces. For several years our plantation has been of approximately of 10100 feet to a hectare whereas usually the plantations are 8000 to 8300 feet in a hectare. That increases the competition between the vine stock. The grape taste better: more maturity, more flavour.











Harvest:

Since mid august, grapes berries are tasted and analized twice per week. This regular follow-up makes it possible to determine with accuracy the date of harvest of each place of the vineyard. The harvest is made by hand and grapes are sorted out in the vine with meticulousness. Only the ripe and healthy grapes are pressed.

The beginning of the harvest:

• 2010 : 16 September.
• 2009 : 10 September.
• 2008 : 24 september.
• 2007 : 27 August.
• 2006 : 11 September.
• 2005 : 9 September.