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Champagne Moet et Chandon

Region: Vallée de la Marne

Description: Moët & Chandon is celebrating 270 years as the world’s most loved champagne. For over a quarter of a millennium, the renowned French winemaker has been sharing the magic of champagne across the globe. Every glass overflows with the House’s hallmark values of history, generosity, savoir-faire, success, boldness and elegance—values still at the heart of its global appeal. Toward the end of the 18th century, Jean-Remy Moët, grandson of founder Claude Moët, became famous as the man who introduced champagne to the world. The important figures of the era, from the Marquise de Pompadour to Talleyrand to Napoleon quickly fell in love with the House’s effervescent wine. Moët & Chandon was soon the icon of success and elegance that it remains to this day.

Website: www.moet.com

Rose Imperial
Blend: Pinot Noir 40–50%, Meunier 30–40 %, Chardonnay 10-20%
Dosage: 9g/L

Grand Vintage 2008
Blend: 46% Pinot Noir, 32% Chardonnay, 22% Meunier
Dosage: 5g/L

Grand Vintage RosÈ 2008
Blend: 40% Chardonnay, 37% Pinot Noir, 23% Meunier
Dosage: 5g/L

Champagne Salmon

Region: Vallée de la Marne

Description: Winemakers from father to son for three generations, all fruit is exclusively from their own vineyards. From humble beginnings their vision is aimed to the sky in more ways than one… This is Meunier of excellence and worthy of discovery!

The estate was founded by Michel Salmon and his son Olivier in 1958. However the family’s history as grape growers extends back many generations. Today Olivier and his son Alexandre manage this 10 hectare estate. Both Olivier and Alexandre are balloon pilots uniting their two passions – the balloon and the vines! The region is very much renowned for the excellent quality of their Meunier and forms the backbone of many of the s, with both a 100% Meunier and a 100% Meunier Rosé available. Alexandre is a highly regarded young winemaker and the quality of Salmon’s range is impressive.

Website: www.champagnesalmon.com

Salmon Cuvée 3.33
Blend: 33% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Noir, 33% Meunier

Salmon 100% Meunier Brut
Blend: 100% Meunier

Champagne Jérôme Blin

Region: Vallée de la Marne

Description: Jérôme Blin comes from a family which has had a long history in Champagne in general and the Marne Valley specifically. Jérôme’s Grandfather was instrumental in the establishment of the H. Blin co-operative in the village of Vincelles in 1947.

In recent years Jérôme has struck out on his own and created his own label, Champagne Jérôme Blin. Following the principles of biodynamics, Jérôme has successfully established a reputation for producing champagnes of elegance and with purity of flavour.

Website: www.champagne-jeromeblin.fr

2008 Jérôme Blin
Blend: 50% Chardonnay, 50% Meunier
Dosage: 7g/L

Champagne Jose Michel

Region: Vallée de la Marne

Description: José Michel has achieved cult-like status as the ‘King of Meunier’. The estate began in 1847 and is now under the direction of fourth generation, José Michel. Located just 7km south-west of Epernay in the little village of Moussy, José has 10 hectares of vines spread across Moussy, Pierry, Brugny, Brasles and St Agnan.

Website: www.champagne-jose-michel.com

Jose Michel Special Club 2006
Blend: 50% Meunier, 50% Chardonnay
Dosage: 10g/L

Jose Michel Brut Tradition NV
Blend: 70% Meunier, 30% Chardonnay
Dosage: 9g/L

Jose Michel Brut Rose
Blend: 50% Meunier, 50% Pinot Noir
Dosage: 10g/L

Champagne Joseph Loriot-Pagel

Region: Vallée de la Marne

Description: Joseph Loriot-Pagel is a boutique Champagne producer based in the small village of Festigny, nestled in the Marne Valley.Joseph Loriot is the fourth generation winemaker who along with his wife Odile own and operate this fine Champagne House. Their son, Jean-Philippe Loriot, graduated from his winemaking studies in 2005 and then completed the 2006 vintage at Chateau Leamon in Bendigo, Australia before returning to Champagne to assist his father in the running of Joseph Loriot-Pagel, thus making him the fifth generation winemaker. The winery and much of their vineyard is located in the Vallee de la Marne to the west of Epernay. However the Loriot family also have vineyard in the Côte des Blancs, specifically near the townships of Cramant, Oger and Avize, to the south of Epernay.

Website: www.champagne-loriot-pagel.fr

2009 Joseph Loriot-Pagel Blanc de Blancs
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Dosage: 7g/L

2008 Joseph Loriot-Pagel Cuvee de Reserve
Blend: 33% Pinot Noir, 33% Chardonnay, 33% Meunier
Dosage: 9g/L

Champagne Marc Hebrart

Region: Vallée de la Marne

Description: Hébrart produce Pinot Noir-dominated Champagnes. Chardonnay makes up a small amount of the house blend, but no Pinot Meunier is used. Hébrart formerly provided grapes to bigger houses such as Bollinger before choosing to bottle its production under its own name.

Focusing on the best viticultural methods, Jean-Paul is very much a man of the land. He is fortunate to possess 14 hectares of vines on 65 of the best sites in 6 different Grand and Premier Cru villages. Viticulture here is “lutte

raisonnée” (reasoned viticulture), avoiding synthetic treatments as much as possible. All parcels are vinified separately to preserve their distinct identities, giving a greater selection for the blends.

Marc Hebrart was named as one of only five Champagne producers listed in “Wine and Spirits” magazines, Top 100 Wineries of the World.

Website: www.ddchampagnes.com/champagne-producers/marc-hebrart-champagne

Marc Hebrart Selection Brut Premier Cru NV
Blend: 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay
Dosage: 8.5g/L

Marc Hebrart Brut Rose Premier Cru NV
Blend: 50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay
Dosage: 7g/L