Eric Leger

The Léger family has been in the champagne business in Sacy since 1880, passed from father to son. The house's website and the older text sometimes mention 1861. The other sources give 1880: Facebook speaks of more than 135 years of winegrowing tradition in Sacy. Eric Léger has also run his own label since 1981. Sacy lies in the Montagne de Reims.

Sites and grape varieties

The vineyards sit on the hillsides and cover three and a half hectares. The terroir is classified Premier Cru. The emphasis is on the black varieties Pinot Noir and Meunier, which bring fruit and power. A small share of Chardonnay is added, meant to give the cuvées finesse and elegance. We could not confirm the annual output of 20,000 bottles given in the earlier text, so we do not state it.

The cuvées

The range is compact and, according to the Champagne de Vignerons directory, priced under 30 euros:

• Tradition: Brut, the entry-level cuvée. A demi-sec version is also made.
• Réserve: Blanc de Noirs, brut.
• Rosé: Rosé d'Assemblage, brut.
• Prestige: Blanc de Blancs, brut.
• Millésime: 2015 vintage, brut.
• Fût de Chêne: brut, aged in oak barrels.

For celebrations, the house will make personalised cuvées with your own labels on request.

Visits and tastings

Eric and Lydie Léger welcome guests to the estate and let them taste their champagne there. Visits are possible from Monday to Friday, and at weekends by appointment. The reception area has room for 50 people, and English and Spanish are spoken. Reception and cellar are at 10 Rue des Crettieux in Sacy. It is wise to book ahead: telephone 03 26 49 76 54, email contact@champagne-eric-leger.com.