Bernard Remy

Allemant lies on the edge of the Côte des Blancs, not far from Reims and Épernay. It was here that Bernard Remy bought his first vines in 1968. A few years later he sold the first cuvées on the French market. In 1983 he built his own cellar so that he could make his wine himself and keep production in his own hands. His son Rudy joined the estate in 1996 and has run it since 2008, with his father still very much present.

Parcels in several growing areas

The family farms around 11 hectares spread across Champagne, so the figure of 10 hectares is out of date. The Côte des Blancs and the Sézannais stand for Chardonnay on chalk soils. Added to these are plots in the Aube with Pinot Noir and in the Marne Valley, where Pinot Meunier is the main variety. The holdings also include grand cru parcels in Le Mesnil. Near Vitry-le-François, Bernard Remy bought further land to give his Chardonnays a greater variety of soils. In 1986 he added three hectares, which tripled production. The cellar was extended in 1990, 1997 and 2008 so that the bottles can age for longer.

The cuvées

The range includes:

• Brut Carte Blanche
• Brut Blanc de Blancs
• Grand Cru, pure Chardonnay
• Brut Rosé
• Prestige
• Vintage champagnes, such as the Millésime 2004 from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

The merchant Flask & Field describes the Carte Blanche as fresh and soft, with notes of grapefruit and lemon cream and a slight saltiness.

Visiting and buying

After building up experience on the home market, the house began exporting in 2002. Today the champagnes are sold in Belgium, Germany and Japan, among other countries. If you would like to visit the estate at 19 Rue des Auges, you can reach the family on +33 3 26 80 60 34 or by email at info@champagnebernardremy.com. It is advisable to get in touch before your visit.