Champagne BOIZEL

The history of Maison Boizel champagnes

Maison Boizel is a single family that has been producing traditional Champagne wines for five generations. It is located in Epernay, a town in the Marne region of France. It all began in 1834, when Auguste and Marie Boizel founded their Champagne House. They were soon successful. In 1860, their son Edouard decided to build the family home and wine store above the cellars he had dug into the cliffs of Mont Bernon. Edouard Boizel extended the company's commercial ties abroad. Their success was to suffer the consequences of the Second World War. But his descendants took over and rescued the family business, notably with the acquisition of a stake by an investment fund in 1994. The Boizel-Chanoine Champagne group came into being with the merger of the Chanoine champagnes, before becoming Lanson-BBC in 2010.

Characteristics of Maison Boizel vineyards

The Champagne vineyards are made up of very different terroirs, each with its own exposure, microclimate and subsoil, producing unique grapes. Boizel champagnes are made from Pinot Noir (the main grape variety), Chardonnay Blanc and Meunier Noir. Maison Boizel does not hesitate to source its grapes from local growers in the best crus of the Marne Valley.

Boizel champagnes are characterized by parcel-by-parcel vinification

Each parcel is vinified separately from the others to protect its specific aromas. This method produces a broad and precise palette of aromas. Blending is a family affair, which meets four months a year to taste the wines produced. Based on this family tasting, the best blends to be made are defined. Vinification is an opportunity to test different blends, but also to try out other processes, such as the recent introduction of barrels and foudres by the new generation, with the aim of comparing the results with those of stainless steel vats. Maison Boizel favors malolactic fermentation for its white wines (thanks to bacteria, malic acid is transformed into lactic acid) to reduce acidity. This reduction in acidity produces biscuity notes. Champagne Boizel ages in the family's cellars for between three and fifteen years, depending on the cuvée.

Tasting tips for Boizel champagnes

The Champagne Boizel estate produces white and rosé wines (AOC Champagne appellation). Champagne Boizel is available in eleven cuvées: Rosé, Chardonnay, Brut Réserve, Grand Vintage, Blanc des Noirs, Ultime (extra brut), Tendre Réserve (demi-sec). To this list are added four vintage cuvées: Cuvée sous Bois, Joyau de France, Joyau de France Rosé and Joyau de Chardonnay. Boizel Champagnes should be served at a temperature of between 8 and 10°C. White Champagnes are ideal as aperitifs or with grilled fish, shrimp and white meats. Rosé Boizel Champagnes are ideal as aperitifs or with cold meats and red fruit desserts.