Pierre Gobillard

The estate lies in Hautvillers, the cradle of champagne, where the monk Dom Pérignon once worked. This is where the Gobillard family runs its business. They have been growing vines for four generations. The house was founded in 1947. Hervé and Florence Gobillard have run it since 1990 and are gradually handing the estate over to their children Pierre-Alexis and Chloé.

Vineyards and grape varieties

The vines grow in Hautvillers and Cumières. All three champagne grape varieties are planted: Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. An importer's profile gives around 8 hectares and an annual production of roughly 150,000 bottles. Other sources give different figures for Gobillard estates in Hautvillers, so the hectare count should be taken as a rough guide. The house names freshness and elegance as the guiding ideas behind its champagnes, which are made following champagne tradition.

The cuvées

The range includes these champagnes, among others:

• Brut Authentique (Premier Cru): 30% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Meunier.
• Brut Réserve: 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier. The cuvée is mature and works as an aperitif as well as with food.
• Cuvée Florence Millésime 2009: Hervé Gobillard dedicated it to his wife Florence. It shows aromas of fruit in syrup and fine notes of mild spices.

The award-winning range also includes the Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru and the Cuvée Prestige. The region's tourism portal speaks of seven cuvées in total.

Visiting and tasting

The estate offers direct sales, tastings and tours of the property. For 2025, opening hours were given as 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 5.30pm. Tours are available in English and French. The panoramic hall L'Effervescence sits in the middle of the vines and is available for events. Groups of up to 65 people are welcome. It is best to book ahead: telephone 03 26 59 45 66, address: 341 Rue des Côtes de l'Héry, 51160 Hautvillers.