Philippe Gamet

Champagne Gamet is a grower-producer house in Mardeuil. The village lies on the left bank of the Marne, very close to Épernay. The family story begins with two families. Victoire Garnier from Fleury-la-Rivière and Berthe Heucq from Mardeuil founded the Gamet estate. In 1993, Fabienne Heucq and Philippe Gamet decided to build up the business together. Since 2018 their children Marianne and Jean-François have been back on the estate. The house therefore counts four generations, although older texts still speak of three.

Vineyards and vines

The vineyards lie on both sides of the Marne: on the left bank in Mardeuil, on the right in Fleury-la-Rivière and Damery. Figures for the vineyard area vary depending on the source. The most commonly quoted is around 8 hectares. The vines are 25 to 50 years old. The soils are mainly clay and limestone, and in Fleury-la-Rivière in part also sand, marl and silex. All three champagne grape varieties are grown, with Meunier at the centre. Marianne Gamet describes the aim as moving closer to nature and doing more in the vineyard for the environment and for the expression of terroir.

The wines

In the cellar, the wines are aged in stainless steel tanks and in various types of wooden cask, including large casks and barriques. A réserve perpétuelle has been kept going since 1999. The cuvées are named after the two banks of the Marne. The Rive Gauche comes from Mardeuil. The 2023 version is made up of 55% Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir and 15% Chardonnay. The Rive Droite Extra Brut combines 85% Meunier and 15% Pinot Noir. There are also Caractères Extra Brut, Rocherets, Blanc de Blancs, Brut Nature Millésimé and a rosé, among others. The Rosé de Saignée is part of the range as well. Besides champagne, the estate also produces cider and honey.

Visiting and tasting

The house offers direct sales, tastings and estate tours. Groups of up to 50 people are welcome. Visits are possible by appointment. Address: 12 Rue Pasteur, 51530 Mardeuil. Telephone: 03 26 51 87 54.