Cudel

Champagne Cudel is a family-run estate in Colombé-la-Fosse in the Aube département. The village lies in the heart of the Côte des Bar. The house sits in the centre of the village, at 6 Rue du Moulin. Some directories list it under the name Champagne Philippe Cudel.

One family, three generations

The family estate was founded in 1960 by Robert Cudel. Today it is run by his son Philippe and Philippe's wife Agnès. Their daughter Nathalie has worked in the business since 2008 with her partner Mehdi. The house itself speaks of three generations. In the commercial register, the operating company SCEA Champagne Cudel has been listed since 1 August 1995, with Nathalie Cudel entered as manager.

Grape varieties and cuvées

The estate grows and vinifies the three classic champagne grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The range includes Brut, Demi-Sec, Brut Nature, Rosé and a Cuvée Prestige. According to the website, the Cuvée Tradition is a blend of the dark-skinned varieties, that is Pinot Noir and Meunier. The house recommends it as an aperitif and as a companion through the whole meal.

Visiting and tasting

The estate sells direct from the cellar door and welcomes visitors. One report describes an outdoor area decked with flowers and a reception room with engraved tanks. On Tripadvisor, one guest praises the friendly welcome in a lovely tasting room. If you are planning a visit, call ahead, as the published opening hours differ depending on the source. The telephone number is 03 25 27 24 51.

The website champagne-cudel.fr presents the individual cuvées.