Champagne
CHAMPAGNE ELISE DECHANNES
Elise embodies elegance, a quality reflected in her refined wines. After studying business in Reims, she spent years in insurance and banking before a personal loss led her back to her native Les Riceys. In 2008, she took over the family estate in this renowned Champagne and Rosé-producing town. Committed to sustainability, she phased out chemical pesticides and reduced chemical inputs. By 2015, she had fully converted the vineyard to organic farming. Her wines now express both tradition and a deep respect for nature.
Designation(s) : AOC Champagne
Grape(s) : Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
CHAMPAGNE PASCAL MAZET
Pascal Mazet took over his wife's family estate in 1981. It reintegrates tillage in the vineyards, reduces the use of chemical weedkillers until it completely does without them during the 2000s.He therefore naturally began an organic conversion in 2009 and obtained the label in 2012. Pascal and his wife take a well-deserved retirement upon the arrival of Olivier, who takes over the torch of the farm in 2018.
Olivier's motto : Take wine's substance as it is! His long-term project would be to develop agroforestry starting with 16 ares, the goal ? bring resilience to the vineyards and mitigate climate change.
Designation(s) : AOC Champagne Premier Cru
Grape(s) : Pinot Meunier, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
CHAMPAGNE PHILIPPE LANCELOT
Philippe, born in 1980, was a sommelier before studying viticulture and oenology. His family’s domaine, founded in 1961 by his grandfather, was later managed by his parents before he took over in 2008. The estate spans 4 hectares across Cramant, Bouzy, Choully, and Oiry, cultivating Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. Committed to organic farming, he obtained certifications: organic in 2012, Demeter in 2015, and Biodyvin in 2020. Philippe’s goal is to highlight the unique “DNA” of each cru and vintage. Since 2015, all wines have been vinified without SO₂ to enhance purity. His approach ensures wines with strong character and authenticity.
Designation(s) : AOC Champagne
Grape(s) : Chardonnay
CHAMPAGNE GAIFFE BRUN
David spent 17 years as a firefighter in Paris while living in his native Champagne. During his free time, he worked alongside his father-in-law, Gérard Gaiffe, who cultivated vines in Avenay Val d'Or. In 2008, as his firefighting career ended, David naturally took over the vineyard, officially assuming control in 2016. Gérard had avoided chemical weedkillers since 1988, and together they transitioned the estate to organic and biodynamic certification. David is dedicated to producing living wines that respect the environment. His commitment to biodynamics extends beyond viticulture, embracing a philosophy of sustainable, local, and organic living.
Designation(s) : AOC Champagne Premier Cru
Grape(s) : Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
CHAMPAGNE OCTAVE GOUSSARD
There have already been some generations of winemakers before the arrival to the field of Didier in 1989. Holder of a diploma oenologist and viticultural techniques, he joins his sister and his brother-in-law by creating the brand Goussard & Dauphin. After the death of his brother-in-law, in 2014 Didier took over the operation alone and that's when the Gustave Goussard brand was born. The vineyard located in Les Riceys is mostly planted with the Pinot Noir grape variety (with a bit of Chardonnay) in order to offer typical wines from the area. For this cherished vines, Didier made the choice to stop all weedkiller in the early 2000’s. Today, most of the cuvées are organically certified and Didier is working now on an ambitious project of rebuilding the estate with agroforestry guideline…
Designation(s) : AOC Champagne
Grape(s) : Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
CHAMPAGNE SOLEMME
South of Reims, Olivier cultivates 6 hectares across five Premier Cru terroirs. In 1998, he took over his wife Catherine’s family estate, established in 1822. Bringing fresh ideas, he spent 11 years transitioning away from the cooperative cellar. Committed to sustainability, he embarked on an organic farming journey to refine his wines. While not fully certified yet, he prioritizes a thoughtful, ethical approach over merely obtaining a label. From the slopes of the Reims mountain to the Ardre valley, his goal is to produce precise, environmentally responsible wines. His work reflects a deep commitment to both quality and sustainability.
Designation(s) : AOC Champagne Premier Cru
Grape(s) : Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
CHAMPAGNE VAUVERSIN
Olivier cultivates 6 hectares of Premier Cru vineyards south of Reims. In 1998, he took over his wife Catherine’s family estate, founded in 1822. Bringing fresh ideas, he spent 11 years transitioning away from the cooperative cellar. Passionate about sustainability, he embraced organic farming to refine his wines and reduce his environmental footprint. From the slopes of the Reims mountain to the Ardre valley, he takes a thoughtful approach to certification, valuing ethics over mere labels. His vision goes beyond organic standards, aiming for a deeper cultural and environmental commitment. Olivier strives to produce precise, expressive, and responsible wines.
Designation(s) : AOC Champagne Premier Cru
Grape(s) : Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
CHAMPAGNE EMILE GRADOS
Soazick and Florent Grados, a brother-sister duo, took over their family’s 5-hectare vineyard in Les Riceys with humility and perseverance. Originally planted by their grandparents, it consists of 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay. Their father passed on the estate earlier than expected, pushing them to rethink vineyard management. In 2019, they harvested their first organic vintage and initiated viti-forestry projects to protect the soil and vines. They focus on sustainable practices, including tillage and mechanical weeding, respecting fauna and flora. Their goal is to let the terroir shine through their Rubélite and Petalite cuvées.
Designation(s) : AOC Champagne
Grape(s) : Pinot Noir
CHAMPAGNE GONDE ROUSSEAUX
Located in Taissy, near Reims, Florian cultivates 3.84 hectares of Premier Cru vineyards organically since 2015 and biodynamically since 2020. He grows Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir for Champagne and Côteaux Champenois. Hedges, trees, and chickens help maintain a balanced ecosystem. Passionate about natural winemaking, he experiments while respecting nature’s rhythms. Florian embraces minimal intervention, believing that "wine is big enough to stand on its own." Ultimately, his philosophy is a lot of effort to let nature do the work.
Designation(s) : AOC Champagne & Coteaux Champenois
Grape(s) : Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay et Pinot Noir
CHAMPAGNE FANIEL & FILS
Mathieu grew up in Cormoyeux, surrounded by the family vineyard, with a passion for vines and handball. After earning a BTS in viticulture-oenology and a business degree, he traveled across France and New Zealand to refine his skills. In 2008, he took over the estate, founded in 1951 by André Faniel. Today, he vinifies 7 hectares across 22 plots, benefiting from the unique terroir of Cormoyeux. Since his arrival, he has transitioned the vineyard to organic farming. In the cellar, he prioritizes natural winemaking, minimal inputs, and patience to let the wines express themselves fully.
Designation(s) : AOC Champagne, Coteaux Champenois
Grape(s) : Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
CHAMPAGNE HARLIN
The Harlin family's wine journey began in 1969 with Guy Harlin planting Chardonnay in Épernay. Today, the third generation, Maxime and Guillaume, manage the 9-hectare estate in Mareuil-le-Port. Their vineyard, located in the Champagne Grand Cru appellation, cultivates Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay. Since the 2010s, they have transitioned to sustainable practices, earning organic certification in 2023. Innovation in the cellar focuses on terroir expression and reducing oenological additives for purer wines.
Designation(s) : AOC Champagne
Grape(s) : Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
CHAMPAGNE MASSONNOT
Domaine Jean-Marie Massonnot, a family estate in the Montagne de Reims, was founded in the 1930s by Aimé Massonnot. Passed down through generations, it is now managed by Jean-Marie, his wife Christelle, and their daughter Camille. The 5.44-hectare vineyard, certified organic since 2021, primarily grows Pinot Meunier, along with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Spread over 25 clay-limestone plots, the vines date back to the 1960s-1990s. Their winemaking emphasizes terroir, grape variety, and vine age to create champagnes with unique identity and richness.
Designation(s) : AOC Champagne Premier Cru, Coteaux Champenois
Grape(s) : Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir