R. Dumont Et Fils

Champignol-lez-Mondeville, in the Aube département, has been home to the Dumont family since 1792. The house itself speaks of seven generations and of vines at the summit of the Côte des Bar, at an altitude of 369 metres. The village lies close to Bar-sur-Aube, on the border with the Haute-Marne.

Family and vineyards

Pierre, Charles and Bernard Dumont took over the family estate in the early 1980s. The family's own champagne production began in the 1970s, and a modern winery was set up in 1985. Figures for the vineyard area differ depending on the source. Hachette gives 23 hectares, Gault&Millau 25 hectares, all within the village of Champignol-lez-Mondeville. The Kimmeridgian soil is particularly well suited to Pinot Noir, which dominates on the estate.

Working methods and cuvées

The estate is Terra Vitis certified. By its own account, it works organically and biodynamically. According to the Raisin portal, Laurent, a nephew of Bernard Dumont, is involved. From 2019 a new brand was created, and the vineyard was fully converted to organic and biodynamic viticulture. In autumn 2025 the first champagnes appeared under the name Domaine de Mondeville.

• Brut Nature Blanc de Noirs: a blanc de noirs with no dosage.
• Solera Réserve: pure Chardonnay. In the solera method, wine is added to the blend year after year.
• Millésime, Intense, Grand Millésime and Rosé: Gault&Millau rates the Intense 93 and the Grand Millésime 94 out of 100 points.

Visiting and tasting

The family opens the doors of the Domaine de Mondeville and shows how champagne is made. The estate is on the Rue de Champagne. The telephone number given is 03 25 27 45 95. If you would like to visit, it is best to get in touch beforehand.