Liebart Regnier

Two families, one name

The Liébart and Régnier families have worked their land for more than seven generations. In 1960 Lucien Liébart and Georgette Régnier founded the house of Liébart-Régnier and worked as independent growers from the very start. When his father died in 1987, his son Laurent took over the vines, later supported by his wife Valérie. Today Laurent, Valérie and their daughters Alexandra and Marion make the cuvées of the family estate. The house is based in Baslieux-sous-Châtillon in the Marne valley.

Vineyards and working methods

The estate comes entirely from the family inheritance and lies on both banks of the Marne: Vauciennes on the left bank is the Liébarts' home ground, Baslieux-sous-Châtillon on the right bank the home of the Régniers. The 35 parcels sit on clay-limestone soils, with brown soils predominating. In total there are around 11 hectares, although older sources give 9 to 10 hectares.

“In 1960 Lucien Liébart and Georgette Régnier founded the house of Liébart-Régnier and worked as independent growers from the very start.

The estate has been HVE certified since 2015 and VDC certified since 2018. The conversion to organic farming began in 2020, and the first certified organic harvest followed in 2023. According to the organic champagne growers' association, 100 per cent of the vineyard area (10.69 hectares) is certified. Depending on the parcel and grape variety, the wines are aged in stainless steel tanks or in barrels.

Seven grape varieties and their cuvées

The family cultivates all seven grape varieties permitted in Champagne: Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and in smaller quantities Arbane, Petit Meslier, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. The old variety is called Petit Meslier, not Pinot Meslier. According to the organic association, around 50 per cent is Meunier, 22 per cent Chardonnay and 21 per cent Pinot Noir. The rest is divided among the old varieties.

Capsules, Muselets, Plaque

• Sur le Grand Marais: a blanc de noirs as a brut nature, made from 100 per cent Pinot Meunier
• Les Sols Bruns: a brut with 60 per cent Pinot Meunier
• Blancs de Blanche, Confidencia, Instinct L: further cuvées from the house
• Rubis des Grès: a rosé de saignée

Visits and tastings are possible by appointment, with opening hours from Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 12 noon and 1.30 pm to 5 pm. According to Gault&Millau, the estate also offers accommodation and direct sales. You can reach the house on +33 3 26 58 11 60.