Xavier Loriot

Champagne Xavier Loriot is an independent grower estate in the Marne Valley, founded in 1891. The house is based in Binson-Orquigny, in the heart of the Vallée de la Marne. The vines grow on the right bank of the Marne around Binson and Orquigny, all of them facing south. The soils are mainly chalk and clay.

Family and history

The house was founded in 1891 by George Jobert. Generations followed one another from him up to Charlène Loriot in 2000. Xavier Loriot, who gives the house its name, joined in 1981 and represents the fourth generation. Since 2000 he has been supported by his daughter Charlène, who is in charge of vinification. She is the fifth generation. With Théo, the sixth generation is preparing to join. In 2003 Xavier bought a Diemme press with a capacity of 6,000 kg.

Vines and way of working

The estate farms 10.5 hectares in Binson-et-Orquigny, Villers-sous-Châtillon and Reuil. All three champagne grape varieties are used: Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The house's favourite grape is Pinot Meunier. The estate is HVE certified. Vinification is meant to be as natural as possible, so that terroir and grape variety can show.

Cuvées, visits and tasting

The range includes Fragment, Meunier Intégral, Insaisissable and the 100 S Extra Brut, among others. The 100S is a special cuvée made without added sulphites. One Brut comes from a plot of old Pinot Noir that Xavier's great-grandfather planted in 1974. The vintage champagne is a blend of 45% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier and 25% Chardonnay.

Visits are possible: the house receives visitors by appointment only and is closed on Sundays. The address is 38 Rue du Lubre, 51700 Binson-et-Orquigny.