Burguet

Champagne A. Burguet is based in Crouttes-sur-Marne, at 24 Grande Rue. The village lies in the Aisne département, in the western part of Champagne, and is counted as part of the Marne valley. It sits close to Paris and on the tourist Route du Champagne.

Four generations of récoltant-manipulant

It all begins with André Burguet. He took the initiative to preserve his own grapes, turn them into champagne and sell it himself. This does not mean harvest workers, as the text above suggests. Since then, four generations of récoltants-manipulants have followed one another, that is, growers who make their own grapes into champagne. Today Isabelle and Dany ensure continuity, and they take care to follow the rules handed down to them.

Grape varieties and way of working

The house grows all three grape varieties of Champagne: Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This allows it to compose its own blends and create cuvées with its own signature. In the vineyard, the house points to its HVE certification (Haute Valeur Environnementale). This is a state environmental label and not an organic certification. In the cellar, the house works with a traditional press that extracts the juice slowly. According to the grower, the wines only reach maturity after several years.

The cuvées

The range includes the Cuvée Réservée, Prestige, Blanc de Blancs, Rosé Brut, Brut Mélodie and a Blanc de Noirs. The Champagne de Vignerons portal lists all of them as brut. The house also mentions a demi-sec and offers bottles and magnums.

Visits and tastings

According to the house, the cellars are open seven days a week. Groups are advised to book ahead. Opening hours are given differently in different sources, so it is best to call ahead on +33 3 23 82 15 63. According to one directory, tastings and tours are possible.