Bernard Remy (Allemant)
Contrary to many of the larger houses in Champagne, Bernard Remy is a smaller grower- producer founded in 1968. Now five decades in, the small family winery comprises fewer than 11 hectares of vineyards—though make no mistake, they’re rooted in some of the Côte des Blancs’ top grand crus. (Note: Technically, Bernard Remy is a négociant-manipulant, as they do source some fruit from long-term leases they have with farmers outside of vineyards they own.) Bernard’s son, Rudy, officially took the reins at the estate back in 2008, with dad never too far behind to answer questions or share his opinion. Currently,
the Remy family’s vines are located in both the Côte des Blancs and Côte de Sézanne, with additional small holdings in the Aube (Pinot Noir) and Vallée de la Marne (Meunier). Remy Champagnes are known for their rich-yet-finessed flavor profiles marked by bright acidity and persistent finishes. Etienne Calsac (Avize)
Don’t let his young age fool you—Etienne Calsac’s expertise and knowledge of the Côte des Blancs go far beyond his years. His eponymous project began at the age of 26, when he took over three hectares of his grandparents’ vineyards. Since then, Etienne has slowly but surely expanded his holdings, and has fiercely converted to organic farming. Each of Etienne’s parcels are vinified separately, and all base wines are fermented with native yeasts in a combination of steel tanks and/or oak vessels. His “Les Rocheforts” cuvée is made from a perpetual reserve, while “Les Revenants” highlights a handful of the region’s
forgotten varieties, including Pinot Blanc, Arbanne, and Petit Meslier cultivated in the Côte de Sézanne. Etienne’s wines are concentrated, serious, and dynamic—just like the hands that make them.
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