
Grand Cru Ambonnay
Located southeast of the Montagne de Reims, between Reims, Épernay, and Châlons-sur-Marne, the Ambonnay vineyards grow in limestone soil. The climate is continental, rather cold and dry, with winds blowing particularly from Siberia. Ambonnay is a village in the historic Champagne region and is classified as a Grand Cru. The Champagnes we produce in Ambonnay are structured, full-bodied, and highly aromatic. The chalky soil allows for a very free expression of the grape varieties, hence the pronounced character of the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. With a stronger palate and a long finish, Ambonnay is more of a contemplative Champagne.
Polisy
Located on the Côte des Bar, 40km southeast of Troyes, the Polisy terroir is influenced by the Langres plateau, resulting in cool, humid air currents. Among the small valleys of the vineyard, the Polisy terroir lies on clay soil, making soil cultivation somewhat more challenging and requiring more meticulous work.
Historically, the Polisy terroir was under Burgundian influence. The Champagnes we produce in Polisy are characterized by their finesse, tension, and crisp acidity. The Kimmeridgian clay soils impart a dominant terroir character, with varietal aromas of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, a result of the constant water stress caused by soil asphyxiation. Refined and with a very long finish, Polisy is a Champagne of action.