A.Viot & Fils

A. Viot & Fils is a family-run estate in Colombé-la-Fosse, in the Aube département and in the heart of the Côte des Bar. According to the Côte des Bar tourist office, the family runs the estate in its fifth generation. The founder, Armand Viot, was already established in the Côte des Bar at the end of the 19th century. In 1921 he released his first bottles under the name "Blancs Fins". The wines could only be sold as champagne from 1927, after the Aube had been granted the appellation.

Family, vineyard and way of working

Today the estate is run by Julien and Mélanie Viot. Julien Viot names his predecessors as his grandparents Yvonne and Denis, his parents Elisabeth and José, and his father-in-law Maurice. The house works as a récoltant-manipulant and is a member of the Vignerons Indépendants. Every stage of production takes place on the estate: from the press to the tank room and on to the underground cellars, where the bottles age for several years, depending on the cuvée.

The family farms 8 hectares, all of them in Colombé-la-Fosse. The three classic grape varieties are planted in equal parts: one third each of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The estate is certified Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE). The champagnes are made by the traditional method, complemented by modern technology.

“The wines could only be sold as champagne from 1927, after the Aube had been granted the appellation.Family, vineyard and way of workingToday the estate is run by Julien and Mélanie Viot.

The cuvées

The house's calling card is the Brut Sélection. It is made from 50 per cent Pinot Noir, 40 per cent Chardonnay and 10 per cent Pinot Meunier. Alongside it you will find, among others:

• Brut Nature
• Rosé
• Blanc de Noirs, which won a gold medal at the Concours des Vignerons Indépendants in 2025
• Blanc de Blancs 2014
• Millésime 2009
• Cuvée Prestige

Visiting and tasting

The estate welcomes guests all year round, in French and English. The tour shows the stages of champagne making and ends with a tasting of three cuvées. There is also a walking trail through the vineyards and a guest house on the property. Opening hours are given differently in different sources. Vignerons Indépendants lists Monday to Saturday, plus Sunday and public holiday mornings. The estate's own website mentions weekdays only. It is therefore best to check in advance: telephone +33 3 25 27 02 07, address 67 Grande Rue, 10200 Colombé-la-Fosse.