Champagne Autréau-Lasnot

Champagne house in Venteuil, Vallée de la Marne.

Village

Venteuil

Region

Vallée de la Marne

Type of house

RM · Récoltant Manipulant

Founded

1932

Cuvées in the guide

15

Champagne​‌​ Autréau-Lasnot is an independent wine house in Venteuil (Marne Valley), founded in 1932 by the Autréau family and now run by the fifth generation, the brothers Fabrice and Florent Autréau-Lasnot.

• History: The estate has been in family hands for generations; the vines have been on the site since the beginning of the 20th century. The family has an old vaulted cellar from the 12th century and works as a récoltant-manipulant (they harvest their own grapes and make their own champagne).
• Vineyards: The estate covers approximately 15-16 hectares spread over nine municipalities around Venteuil. The soil is mainly argilo-calcaire (chalky clay) with plenty of sunshine. 65% of the vineyard area is planted with Pinot Meunier, supplemented with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and the family is in the process of converting to organic farming.
• Approach: The champagnes are produced using the traditional method with a mix of modern and historical techniques. They use stainless steel tanks for fermentation and let some cuvées age in large dug-out vats for minerality or in oak barrels for roundness. The house is known for its brut nature (no added sugar/dosage) and its Blanc de Noirs style.
• Champagnes: The best-known cuvées include Carte Bleue (mainly Pinot Meunier, fruity and fresh), Carte d’Or (a blend of the three classic grape varieties), L’Inattendue Blanc de Blancs (100% Chardonnay) and Bleue Nature (a brut nature Blanc de Noirs). The house also produces demi-sec rosé champagnes such as Les Perles d'Amorine.

Visitors can visit the estate for tastings in the old cellars, where a free tasting is often offered.

Cuvées by Autréau-Lasnot

Importers

Autréau-Lasnot is imported by: Ambrosia OnlyChamps.

Where it is sold

Shops and wholesalers carrying Autréau-Lasnot: Ambrosia OnlyChamps.

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