Jeremy Breton

Allemant lies in the Sézannais, the south-western part of Champagne. Here Jérémy Breton runs a small family estate which, according to the Comité Champagne, is worked by a winegrowing couple. He settled as a grower in 2004 and released his first champagnes in 2008. As a récoltant-manipulant, he makes wine exclusively from grapes grown in his own vineyards.

Around two hectares, three sites

The vineyard covers about 2 hectares, spread across several areas. One hectare lies in the Coteaux Sézannais, 60 ares near Congy and 40 ares in the Marne valley. The estate itself cites this dispersal as a source of the variety in its champagnes. The three classic grape varieties are grown: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.

The cuvées

The range is compact and clearly structured:

• Brut Tradition: a blend of the three grape varieties. The Guide Hachette gives 40% Meunier, with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in equal parts. It describes ripe aromas of apricot and dried plum, along with pastry and toast.
• Blanc de Noirs: 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier. The colour shows pink-golden highlights.
• Réserve: a blanc de blancs from 100% Chardonnay.
• Rosé: a brut rosé.

According to the estate, the blanc de blancs and the blanc de noirs are also aged in oak barrels. The wood gives them more body and a vinous note. The house also offers Miel Champenois, honey from its own beekeeping.

Visit and tasting

The estate sits at the highest point of the village, whose architecture the estate describes as Gothic. Your hosts show a slideshow covering all the work in the vineyard and lead you through the vines. A tasting in a small, personal group follows. Tours are possible in French and English and last around 60 minutes. Groups of up to 15 people are accepted.

According to the Comité Champagne, the estate is open daily from 9am to 6pm. Other directories give different times. It is therefore wise to book ahead: telephone +33 3 26 81 65 23, address: 3 Rue de la Tuilerie, 51120 Allemant.