J. Dumangin & Fils

J. Dumangin & Fils is based in Chigny-les-Roses, a premier cru village on the Montagne de Reims, south of Reims. The family has worked the vines of Champagne since the 1650s. Hippolyte Dumangin founded the house in the late 19th century, though sources give different years between 1884 and 1895. Today the estate is run by Gilles Dumangin, a grower of the fifth generation. His father, Jacky Dumangin, had previously refined the house's premier cru range and its delicate style.

Vines and working methods

The estate farms about 7 hectares of Chardonnay, Meunier and Pinot Noir, spread over 29 plots. The vineyards lie in Chigny-les-Roses, Taissy and Rilly-la-Montagne. Each plot is vinified separately. Every parcel from 10 to 15 ares upwards is pressed on its own in a Coquard press. The vineyards are not certified organic, but they are worked in the spirit of organic viticulture. Gault&Millau lists the house as holding the HVE environmental certification.

Gilles Dumangin looks for tension in the wine. He avoids malolactic fermentation as far as possible. Non-vintage champagnes age for at least three years, vintage champagnes for nine. Some cuvées also see time in wood.

The cuvées

The range includes premier cru champagnes such as L'Extra Brut, Blanc de Blancs, Rosé and vintage cuvées. The Cuvée 17 is made up of 34% Meunier, 33% Chardonnay and 33% Pinot Noir. The Trio des Ancêtres consists of three single-variety champagnes from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier. They carry the names of the forebears Firmin, Hippolyte and Achille. The Cuvée Achille is a pure Pinot Meunier.

One speciality is the ratafia, which has won several times at international competitions. In 2025 Gilles Dumangin was named a "Young Talent of Champagne".

Visiting and tasting

According to its website, the grower offers webinar tastings in which he explains how the cuvées are made and tells the story of the family. If you plan to visit at 3 Rue de Rilly in Chigny-les-Roses, it is best to get in touch beforehand via the website champagne-dumangin.fr.