Philippe Fourrier

The family estate was founded in 1847 and is now run by the fifth generation. It is based in Baroville, in the heart of the Côte des Bar. The house's website lists it as a négociant-manipulant. Philippe Fourrier comes from a long line of winegrowers. He took his first steps in the vineyard in the 1950s and brought in his first harvest in 1979. Little by little, he has handed the future of the house over to the next generation.

Vineyards and grape varieties

The vines cover 25 hectares on the south- and south-west-facing slopes of the natural amphitheatre of Baroville. Older sources still give around 18 hectares. The house's current figure is the one to go by. The soils are Jurassic limestone.

The varieties grown are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, as well as the very rare Pinot Blanc. Pinot Noir takes up the largest share of the vineyard.

Approach and cuvées

Julien Fourrier makes both blended cuvées and single-variety champagnes. He selects the plots, uses reserve wine and dosage with precision, and develops the vintage cuvées. These include the Rosé de Saignée and the Grande Cuvée Intimiste, an extra brut. The range also features vintage cuvées, champagnes aged in oak barrels and a cuvée made from the rare Pinot Blanc. There are also spirits such as ratafia, marc and fine. The blanc de noirs is 100% Pinot Noir from the estate's own vineyards in Baroville.

The entire production process takes place on the estate. The house describes its work in the vineyard as sustainable. It holds the Haute Valeur Environnementale and Vignobles et Découvertes labels.

Visiting and tasting

The house welcomes visitors in Baroville for a tour of the estate and a tasting of its cuvées. For 2026, opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 12pm and 1.30pm to 5.30pm. On Saturdays it is open from 9am to 12pm and from 2pm to 5.30pm. It is closed on Sundays. Booking is recommended, on +33 3 25 27 13 44 or by email at contact@champagne-fourrier.fr.