Collard Chardelle

A family estate in the Marne Valley

The champagnes of Collard-Chardelle are made in the heart of Champagne, in the Vallée de la Marne, 15 kilometres from Épernay and 35 kilometres from Reims. The house is based in Villers-sous-Châtillon. Françoise and Daniel Collard come from a winemaking family that has worked as Récoltant-Manipulant for four generations. They founded Champagnes Collard-Chardelle in 1974. The Guide Hachette also mentions the year 1970: Daniel Collard has run the estate since then.

The house farms 8.5 hectares of vines on the right bank of the Marne. The three champagne grape varieties are planted: Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Pinot Meunier makes up the largest share.

Maturation in large oak casks

The house values tradition. It matures most of its production in very large oak casks of 6,000 to 7,000 litres. The Guide Hachette describes a consistent style: the wines do not go through malolactic fermentation and mature in oak foudres.

The cuvées

• Cuvée Spéciale: a blend of 37% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Meunier and 33% Pinot Noir. It ages for at least three years in the cellar.
• Rosé Brut: this champagne spends six months in oak.
• Cuvée Or Blanc: a blanc de blancs, made for lovers of that style.
• Cuvée Prestige: the flagship of the house is a blend of three grape varieties and three vintages, matured in oak.

According to the Guide Hachette, the range also includes a dosage zéro blanc de noirs and a vintage champagne.

Visits and tastings

Visits and tastings are possible by appointment. You will find the estate at 68 Rue de Reuil in Villers-sous-Châtillon, reachable by telephone on +33 3 26 58 00 50.