Eric Therrey

Eric Therrey runs his champagne house in Montgueux, near Troyes, with grapes from two terroirs in the Aube département: Montgueux and Celles-sur-Ource. The address is 6 route de Montgueux, La Grange au Rez, 10300 Montgueux.

Family and history

Jacky Therrey first supplied grapes to the big houses, planted the first vines in the 1960s and launched his own champagne in 1978. His son Eric took over the entire family estate in 2006 and immediately began releasing a range of champagnes under his own name. In 2011 he renewed the production facilities. Today the next generation is involved too: his daughter Morgane works at the estate, which farms 8 hectares in Montgueux and Celles-sur-Ource.

Terroir and way of working

Montgueux is something special. The hill lies about 10 km from Troyes and rises like an island out of the surrounding cereal plain. Its soil is made up mainly of chalk and gypsum. Daniel Thibaut, cellar master at Charles Heidsieck, called it the Montrachet of Champagne. The plantings are predominantly Chardonnay (85%). Pinot Noir is rare there. Hachette describes a Pinot Noir from Montgueux as round in style, with aromas of butter and ripe fruit.

“His son Eric took over the entire family estate in 2006 and immediately began releasing a range of champagnes under his own name.

The vines are managed according to the "lutte raisonnée" method, in other words with respect for the environment. This voluntary approach protects the vines only when necessary and with the gentlest means possible. The estate is also recognised as an exploitation de haute valeur environnementale. There are oak barrels in the cellar as well.

Cuvées, visits and tasting

The range on the website includes Carte Blanche Brut, Cuvée Spéciale Brut, A4M1, Rosé de Saignée, Acmé, Le Millésime, Utopy and Diamant Noir. Le Millésime is a pure Chardonnay that benefits from several years in the cellar. Its nose shows acacia honey and beeswax, typical of Montgueux Chardonnay. At competitions the 2010 vintage won a gold medal in 2016. The Hachette wine guide singled out the Carte Blanche as early as the 2005 edition, back then still under his father's label.

Eric Therrey opens the doors of his cellar and shares his passion. He will help you choose the right cuvée for the occasion. It is best to arrange visits in advance on 03 25 70 30 25.