ESTATE & WINE MAKER

Since its foundation in 1858 by Charles Alexandre Gauthier, the house has grown rapidly with a very demanding international clientele. Champagne Gauthier was notably the Official Champagne of the Swedish court.

SITE

The vines are located in the Vallée de la Marne.

GRAPE VARIETY

1/3 Pinot Noir – 1/3 Chardonnay – 1/3 Pinot Meunier.

SOIL

Chalk, clay and limestone.

GROWING METHOD

In the vineyards they practice lutte raisonnée. There is no irrigation, no pesticides and no herbicides.

TILLAGE

Ridging, ploughing and digging, with yield regulation by budding.

SURFACE AREA

100 hectares.

DENSITY

8000 vines / hectares.

VINIFICATION

Traditional.

AGEING

2 years rest on lees.