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Léguillette-Romelot

The sleepy village of Charly-sur-Marne, at the western frontier of Champagne, is the unofficial capital of Meunier country, and Léguillette-Romelot is its most compelling discovery, one that led us to become the house's first and only American importer. Formed by the union of two families in 1968, the domaine has long enjoyed a brisk domestic trade (probably why exporting never became a high priority). The family tends a small plot surrounding their house dedicated to six varieties: the classic three you know, alongside Arbane, Petit Meslier, and Pinot Blanc (three archaic grapes that together account for less than 0.3% of all Champagne plantings). The loss of father Laurent in 2018, at just 45, might have ended the story; instead, it revealed the family's reserves. Mother Christine and daughter Sarah now run the domaine with quiet determination, and the thoughtful range has only grown more assured. Their wines are incisive, matured without a whisper of oak, making a compelling case for Champagne beyond the standard hierarchy.
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Producer:
Léguillette-Romelot
Diversity:
Female Winemaker
Country:
France
Region:
Champagne
Subregion:
Marne Valley
City of Origin:
Charly-sur-Marne
Date Founded:
officially in 1973
Owner Name:
Christine Leguillette
Vineyard Size:
19.76 acres
Total Annual Production:
40,000 bottles

Property History:

Léguillette Romelot has almost 20 acres of vines planted, all in and around the village of Charly-sur-Marne. The average age of the vines is 40 years. Principal grapes : Meunier (60%), Chardonnay (25%) and Pinot Noir (5%). Additional grapes planted : Petit Meslier, Arbanne et Pinot Blanc, which are planted in the Clos du Mont Dorin, from whence comes a blend composed entirely of these permitted but unusual varieties...the 2015 vintage has yet to be released. Terroir argilo-calcaire : ce sol développe toutes les caractéristiques du Pinot Meunier, connu pour offrir des vins gourmands et généreux. Vinification : en cuves inox thermo-régulées - stockage en cuves époxy. Respect de l’environnement : Laurent a fait le choix d’une viticulture “propre” depuis de nombreuses années maintenant. Aujourd’hui l’ensemble de l’exploitation est enherbé et travaillé de façon mécanique, en utilisant le moins possible de produits chimiques. En 2019, nous serons, normalement, certifiés « Haute Valeur Environnementale » (H.V.E.) et « Viticulture Durable en Champagne » (VDC)

Owner History:

1705 The Romelot family, farmers in the region of l’Aisne, plant their first vines next to their other crops, and soon begin selling the grapes. 1963 The two families Léguillette and Romelot join with other growers to create a cooperative for pressing grapes and another for making wine. 1968 The marriage of M. Léguillette and de Melle Romelot brings their families together, and soon after the production of Champagne under the name Léguillette-Romelot began to be considered... 1973 The Champagne LEGUILLETTE André became Champagne LEGUILLETTE-ROMELOT 2000 The son of André Léguillette and Marie-France Romelot, Laurent took over the reins of the house of Champagne Léguillette-Romelot à Charly-sur-Marne, assisted by his wife, Christine. June 30th, 2018, M. Laurent LEGUILLETTE passed away. Christine, with the help of her team, took over the running of the estate.

Wines By Léguillette-Romelot
Léguillette-Romelot

2018 "Cepages d'Autrefois Millesime Brut

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N.V. "Cepages d'Autrefois" Brut

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