Jean-Paul Hébrart took over from his father in 1997, but the family has been making Champagne in the Vallée de la Marne under this name since 1964. The Pinot Noir here comes from Mareuil-sur-Aÿ and Louvois, the Chardonnay off 50-plus-year-old vines. All stainless steel, full malo, 36 months on the lees, and a restrained 5.5 g/L dosage: no oak dressing it up, just fine texture and chalky drive through the mid-palate. This is grower Champagne with a real address behind it.
Winemaker Notes
Practicing organic 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay Pinot Noir from Mareuil-sur-Aÿ 1er Cru, Louvois Grand Cru; Chardonnay from Mareuil-sur-Aÿ 1er Cru 50+ year old vines Yes malo Fermented and aged in stainless steel Aged 36 months on the lees Dosage: 5.5g/L
About the Producer
Region: Vallée de la Marne
Premier Cru Sites: Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Avenay, Val d’Or and Bisseuil
Grand Cru Sites: Aÿ, Avize, Chouilly, Oiry
Annual Production: 5,800 cases
Total Vineyard Holdings: 15 hectares
Vines: 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay
Jean-Paul Hébrart took over Marc Hébrart from his father in 1997. His father had been producing estate bottled wines since 1964 and joined the Club Trésors in 1985 Jean-Paul has slowly developed the estate in the last 20 years to one of the very finest grower estates in the Marne.
