Our jealously guarded Premier Cru estate

33 hectares

Our vines are mostly in and around Chigny-les-Roses, Ludes and Rilly-la-Montagne, right in the heart of the Montagne de Reims and surrounded by the region’s Premier and Grand Cru vineyards. The family’s vineyards cover some 33 hectares, which have been built up and developed by the family over the generations. When you are lucky enough to own an estate as precious as this, it is your duty to give it the care it deserves. That is why a team of ten people tend the vines all year long, ensuring that the vines produce the finest possible grapes which are picked at the perfect moment.

Le Clos du Moulin

Enclosed vineyards, or “Clos”, are much rarer in Champagne than they are in other wine regions. In 1950, Jean Cattier purchased this reconstituted 2,2 hectare plot, much of which was little more than a battle-scarred wilderness with only a few remaining vines. After a year spent restoring the vineyard, he harvested his first grapes in 1951 and fermented them separately, creating his first “Clos du Moulin” champagne and releasing it for sale in 1955. Now a blend of 3 different vintages, the Clos du Moulin needs more than 8 years’ ageing in the cellar to develop its remarkable complexity before it can be released. Each bottle produced has its own unique number.

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Respect and care for our vineyard

Since the mid-1990’s, we have made it a priority to take a more ethical, environmental approach to how we tend the wines. This painstaking approach was quickly rewarded by the Ampelos certification, then by a level three (the highest possible) HVE label for environmental quality. Lastly, in 2017, we were awarded the VDC label for sustainable production in Champagne.