Baron Albert

Champagne Baron Albert is based in Porteron, a hamlet of Charly-sur-Marne in the Aisne département. The house was founded in 1947 by Albert Baron and his wife Béatrice. The two made the house's first champagnes, continuing a long family tradition of winegrowing. The present company has been registered as a public limited company since 1977.

Three generations, one guiding principle

Albert was followed by his sons Gilbert, Gervais and Claude, who are listed as managers in the commercial register. They passed the estate on to the generation of Claude's daughters, Claire, Lise and Aline. The Baron sisters run the vineyards together with a vineyard manager and produce almost 500,000 bottles a year. From the first hectare to today's 55, the family has been guided by one principle: join forces in order to grow well.

Vines and methods

Of the 55 hectares, 32 are planted with Meunier. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir make up the rest. The plots lie in seven villages, including Charly-sur-Marne, Pavant, Domptin and Azy-sur-Marne. Growing methods are adapted to the grape variety, exposure, soil, the style of champagne wanted and the weather. The house holds the VDC (sustainable viticulture in Champagne) and HVE level 3 certifications.

Cuvées, visits and tastings

The flagship is La Symbolique. This brut nature is made entirely from Pinot Meunier and has no dosage. It is dedicated to women and is made only in good years, in limited quantities. It ages in stainless steel tanks. The range also includes, among others:

• L'Éclatante (blanc de blancs)
• L'Émancipée and L'Enchanteresse (rosé)
• La Majestueuse (vintage champagne)

According to the trade directory, the house offers cellar visits and tastings. For opening hours, please call +33 3 23 82 02 65. Address: 1 rue des Chaillots, Grand Porteron, 02310 Charly-sur-Marne.