Champagne Beaumont des Crayères

History

The history of this beautiful Champagne house began in 1955 when a group of winemakers decided to approach the winemaking profession in a different way. They met to They met in order to exchange and started to work together. They created in Mardeuil the Champagne Beaumont des Crayères.

The first members are fully committed to this project and come from several Vinay, Mardeuil, Damery, Cumières and Hautvillers. The name was an obvious one for the cooperative, "Beaumont" describing an advantageous location on the hillsides and sunny exposure, thus guaranteeing quality grapes. The "Crayères" simply represents the chalky subsoil so characteristic of Champagne.

As for its logo, it was created a few years later with the presence of roses, symbol of purity, quality and nobility. It is with a deep attachment for their terroirs that the members participate in this adventure, to express all the potential and thus show the world that there are still beautiful discoveries to be made in Champagne.

Moreover, the house has great means to be up to the task. In 2012, it has built an incredible pressing center, allowing to manage the arrivals of the harvest and to press harvest arrivals and to press the grapes in an optimal way.

In 2014, it is the ISO 22000 certification that is awarded to the house Beaumont des Crayères. A guarantee of quality but also of traceability, this award shows even more that the that the cooperative stands out for its know-how.

A matter of philosophy?

Nowadays, the cooperative sells all over the world: 600,000 bottles (about 70% of the of the production) leave each year to find the tables of the whole world. Recognized in the world but also medalled on several occasions, it is a sacred effervescence around the Champagne Beaumont des Crayères.

But how does one arrive at this success?

It's quite a philosophy that the house has the secret but here are some hints. The founders, when they embarked on this project, made a vow of quality and commitment, two two particularities that can be found among the 250 member winemakers today. Keeping only only the best, from harvest to bottling, the attention to detail plays a big role in the final in the final wine.

Moreover, the vineyard of 85 hectares is ideally located on the hillsides of Epernay. of Epernay. Several parcels are classified as Premier Cru and Grand Cru, which guarantees a superior quality of the grapes. which guarantees a superior quality of the grapes. The three main Champagne grape varieties are present present with a majority of pinot meunier (60%), then a smaller share of chardonnay (25%) and pinot noir (15%). The pinot meunier excels on these chalky soils, the chardonnay and pinot noir accompany it perfectly to create together a beautiful diversity within the cooperative.

All this is sprinkled with another commitment that is just as important to the founders: respect for the environment. respect of the environment. Champagne Beaumont des Crayères has set up a viticulture and wants to move towards a sustainable viticulture...