Champagne Etienne Chéré
It is to the south of the Côte des Blancs, in Courjeonnet, on the edge of the Saint Gond marshes in the Petit Morin valley, that extends the Chéré family's vineyard. Viticulturalists from father to son since the end of the XIX century, the members of the family have passed on the passion of the vine in a constant concern for quality, hard respect for tradition and environmental issues. This vineyard has been devoted to winemaking since the 1980s by Etienne Chéré.
His two sons have now taken over to cultivate and make the most of the three Champagne grape varieties in order to extract the quintessence of the flavors that make the prestige of the brand. Jewel of the house, the “Cuvée Marie” which owes its name to the sister of David and Damien.
Our terroir
The grape varieties are made up of Chardonnay (60%: king grape variety), Meunier (20%) and Pinot noir (20%).
The vineyards generally benefit from a moderate oceanic climate and a degraded continental climate.
Independent winegrowers and concerned about this label, we develop our Champagnes using local grapes, whose geographical location is conducive to the maturity of the vine, which will yield elegant and seductive Cuvées.
Regularly rewarded by the Hachette guide and the wine review of France, we have made our place in the world of wine and you can find them at the tables of the biggest houses and at our partner wine merchants.
Concerned about the environment, our winery is proud to respect the "High Environmental Value" level 3 certification (the highest level of certification) as well as the "Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne" certification.
Our different cuvées
Brut tradition
Champagne: White
Appellation: Champagne
Grape variety: 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot noir, 30% Meunier
Colour: White
Alcohol: 12%
Dosage: 5 grams
Growing:
Reasoned culture. Manual harvest in small crates. Fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks.
Tasting:
Eye: Gold color, many very fine bubbles, gold reflections
Nose: Aromatic, harmonious
Mouth: Very long and fruity
Service: Service temperature between 8 ° and 12 °
Food pairing: Aperitif vocation
Awards:
Competition of independent winegrowers 2015: silver medal
The Hachette wine guide 2016: 1 star
The Hachette wine guide 2019: 1 star
The Hachette wine guide 2020: 1 star
Cuvée Marie
Champagne: White
Appellation: Champagne
Grape variety: 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot noir
Colour: White
Alcohol: 12%
Dosage: 4 grams
Growing:
Reasoned culture. Manual harvest in small crates. Fermentation in oak barrels.
Tasting:
Eye: Gold color, many very fine bubbles, yellow gold reflections
Nose: Complex aromatics
Mouth: Elegant, generous, smooth
Service: Service temperature between 8 ° and 12 °
Food pairings : Foie gras, Pan-fried foie gras, Frog legs, Turbots in sauce, Fruit desserts.
Awards:
The review of the wines of France 2015: 14.5 / 20
The Hachette Wine Guide 2014: 1 star
The Hachette Wine Guide 2020: 2 stars
Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs
Champagne: White
Appellation: Champagne
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Colour: White
Alcohol: 12%
Dosage: None (0 gram)
Growing:
Reasoned culture. Manual harvest in small crates. Fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks.
Tasting:
Eye: Gold color, many very fine bubbles, gold reflections
Nose: Aromatic, straight, lemon flower aromas, subtle lemon aromas, white fruit aromas, Brioche notes, generous butter aromas.
Mouth: Gourmet, subtle notes of lemon, elegant tannin, fine and fresh. Soft, slightly mineral, structured body, good intensity, long length.
Service: Service temperature between 8 ° and 12 °
Food pairings: Aperitif, Verrines, Raw fish, Smoked fish.
Awards:
The Hachette 2020 wine guide: 1 star
Brut Rosé
Champagne: Rosé
Appellation: Champagne
Grape variety: 100% Pinot noir
Color: Pink
Alcohol: 12%
Dosage: 8 grams
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Growing:
Reasoned culture. Manual harvest in small crates. Total destemming, Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.
Tasting:
Eye: Pinkish color, many very fine bubbles, pinkish reflections
Nose: Delicate feminine
Mouth: Elegant, generous
Service: Service temperature between 8 ° and 12 °
Food pairings : Cheeses, Fruit desserts
Awards:
The Hachette Wine Guide 2009
Competition of independent winegrowers 2015: gold medal
Brut Millésimé 2012
Champagne: White
Appellation: Champagne
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Colour: White
Alcohol: 12%
Dosage: 5 grams
Growing:
Reasoned culture. Manual harvest in small crates. Fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation.
Tasting:
Eye: Gold color, many very fine bubbles, gold reflections
Nose: Complex, frank
Mouth: Refined
Service: Service temperature between 8 ° and 12 °
Food pairing: Aperitif, Seafood, Crustaceans, Fish, White meats, Poultry
