Champagne Pierre Moncuit

History

This will was not forged in a few years but over a century. Alex Moncuit, then seduced by the region in which he was, set out to acquire land to cultivate vineyards. This is a great idea, we are in 1889 and he chooses the terroir of of Mesnil-sur-Oger to settle down. On these small plots of land, he then began to perfect his experience his experience in the field of viticulture but did not yet vinify his wines.

It was not until the arrival of his son, Pierre, in 1928. This last one changed the situation by He changed the situation by vinifying and marketing under his name the wines produced. A real turning point for the house which still holds its name today.

In the 1970's, his daughter, Nicole, became passionate about this prestigious terroir and and began to dream. She wished to take part in the adventure, a dream that would come true in 1977 when she officially joined her father Pierre Moncuit. She is not the only one to to cultivate the vineyard since her brother Yves also embarked on the adventure by in charge of the marketing.

Everything seemed idyllic but unfortunately for the family, Pierre Moncuit had some health problems that health problems that prevented him from managing the estate. His daughter Nicole then took over and signed and signed her first vintage in 1982. A real success, despite the difficult circumstances, since it was acclaimed by the critics and won an international and won an international competition.

In 2007, a new generation arrives with Valérie Charpentier, Nicole's daughter. She has to take up the torch but for the moment, it is time to learn alongside her mother and uncle. her mother and her uncle...

Long live chardonnay!

Comprising 20 hectares (15 in Mesnil and 5 in Sézanne), this domain is installed on a prestigious terroir classified as Grand Cru. Indeed, Mesnil-sur-Oger is located in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, where the chardonnay is fully expressed. It is also one of the most recognized in Champagne !

The Pierre Moncuit house excels in the art of raising chardonnay, the only grape variety of the but also in the vinification. The details are of paramount importance to make great wines. great wines. As soon as the grapes are harvested, a very precise selection of the best grapes is made, proof of an unwavering commitment to quality.

Grapes that are also grown in harmony with nature: the estate is also very attached to its is also very attached to its values and practises a certified HVE (High Environmental Value) viticulture. Environmental Value). It is with rigor and passion that the family has implemented a respectful of the environment, thus perpetuating the family tradition through Nicole and Yves Moncuit.

The sister and brother are joined by Nicole's daughter Valérie, and together they produce cuvées that travel the world. It is quite simply a domain that reaches creating a sensation among wine professionals...