Beurton & Fils

Beurton & Fils is based in Cuchery, on the right bank of the Marne Valley, near Épernay. Since 1893, hard work has been at the heart of the family story. Today the house is run by Katy and Benjamin Beurton. Benjamin officially took over the running of it in 2005. The sources give different dates for the founding. One of them gives 1974 for the brand: Gérard Beurton and Marinette Vincent, both from Cuchery and Baslieux-sous-Châtillon, are said to have founded it.

Sites, vines and press house

The estate farms 13 hectares of AOC vines. Most of the vines are over 30 years old. They are rooted in the clay-limestone soils of Cuchery and Baslieux-sous-Châtillon. The main variety grown is Meunier, along with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

One particular feature is the press house. The Beurtons own one of the largest private pressing centres in the Vallée de la Marne. The house is a grower-presser: it takes care of the harvest, the pressing and the ageing of its own cuvées. According to one source, the estate has also pressed for large négociant houses on a contract basis since its founding.

Sustainable viticulture

The estate is certified “Viticulture Durable en Champagne” and “Haute Valeur Environnementale, Niveau 3”. The house describes its aim as working with the greatest possible respect for the environment and in the spirit of sustainable development.

The cuvées

The foundation of the range is the Réserve 424, available as Brut, Nature and Demi-Sec. According to Gault&Millau, the Brut is made up of 40 per cent each of Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir, and 20 per cent Chardonnay. The guide's team scored it 89 out of 100 points. Alongside it come the rosé “Follement Rosé”, the vintage cuvées “La Besogne” and “La Quille”, and the blanc de noirs “Les Chapelleries” and “Les Vaches”. The house also produces a Ratafia Champenois.

Visiting

You will find the estate at 5 Rue du Sorbier in Cuchery. Gault&Millau lists sales direct from the estate. It is best to arrange a visit and tasting by phone on +33 (0)3 26 58 11 75.