Champagne Chassenay d’Arce

The history of Champagne Chassenay d'Arce

Champagne Chassenay d'Arce was founded by 5 winemakers in 1956. The aim was to pool material resources and know-how, and to work in a spirit of solidarity and cooperation. The alchemy worked well, and today the Chassenay d'Arce Champagne House counts 130 families belonging to three generations of winegrowers.

The vineyards of Champagne Chassenay d'Arce

The vineyards of Champagne Chassenay d'Arce cover 315 hectares. The vineyards belong to 12 communes spread along the Arce river. Forests complete the enchanting landscape.

Most of the vines are Pinot Noir. Complementary grape varieties include Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Blanc, an ancient Champagne variety.

The terroir of the Côte des Bar

All champagnes from the de Chassenay d'Arce house belong to the Côte des Bar. It lies in the south of the Champagne region, very close to Burgundy. The climate is very mild. The sunshine is generous and the rainfall plentiful enough to satisfy the vines all year round.

The Kimmeridgian soil, made up of stony marl, enables the vines to root very deeply in search of nutrients and water.

The CSR approach of Champagne Chassenay d'Arce

Champagne Chassenay d'Arce is in the process of obtaining the Vignerons Engagés label, a demanding stamp of approval based on the international ISO 26000 standard. The house's aim is to guarantee the best possible care for the terroir, so that it can continue to produce exceptional champagnes while respecting the environment.

Champagnes from Champagne Chassenay d'Arce

Champagnes from the Chassenay d'Arce Champagne house offer the typicity of the Côtes des Bar. You're sure to find wines of extreme finesse, resting on a robust frame. The structure of the champagne enhances the fruitiness of each cuvée. Champagne Chassenay d'Arce produces three ranges:

Les Essentielles

Les Essentielles offer:
Cuvée Sélection
Cuvée Première
Cuvée Apolline
Cuvée Rosé

Ruinart Blanc de Blanc

The Characters Les Caractères includes :
Bio 2013
Vintage 2008
Blanc de Blancs 2009
Pinot Blanc 2012

Ruinart Blanc de Blanc

Les Confidentielles Les Confidentielles are composed of :
Confidences 2009
Confidences Rosé 2012

Ruinart Blanc de Blanc

La Cuvée Première Cuvée Première is the emblematic cuvée of Champagne Chassenay d'Arce. It is a blend of 60.5% Pinot Noir, 39% Chardonnay and 0.5% Pinot Blanc. This blend covers several harvests.

The wine boasts very fine bubbles that give you incredible freshness on the palate. It has a golden yellow color, with a few more intense highlights. The champagne has great finesse, with a very fruity mouthfeel.