Champagne Bernard Hatté & Fils

Champagne house in Verzenay, Montagne de Reims.

Village

Verzenay (Grand Cru)

Region

Montagne de Reims

Type of house

RM · Récoltant Manipulant

Cuvées in the guide

4

Bernard​‌​ Hatté & Fils is a Récoltant-Manipulant champagne house based in Verzenay (Grand Cru) on the Montagne de Reims, known for its elegant champagnes with a strong terroir character.

History

• The house was founded in 1952 by Louis Hatté, a former chef-vigneron at Roederer, who decided to produce his own champagne after decades of selling grapes to large houses.
• His son Bernard Hatté learned the trade from 1954 onwards and later took over the business.
• Since 1986 the estate has been run by Christophe Hatté, who continues the tradition of quality and craftsmanship.

Vineyards and Terroir

• The estate manages approximately 8.5 hectares of vineyards, largely located in Verzenay (Grand Cru) and additionally in the Vallée de l'Ardre.
• The soil is rich in chalk and limestone, which contributes to the freshness and finesse of the wines.
• The grape varieties are Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on the Montagne de Reims, and Pinot Meunier in the Ardre valley.
• Viticulture is raisonné (balanced) and the grapes are harvested by hand.

Approach

• Vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks and partly in oak foudres to add complexity.
• Malolactic fermentation is applied for the white champagnes.
• Remuage (turning of the bottles) is done mechanically with gyropalettes.
• Dégorgement (removal of the yeast deposit) is done by the freezing method (dégorgement à la glace) at approximately -20°C.
• The champagnes undergo a minimum ageing of 12 to 16 months on the lees.

Champagnes and Cuvées

• Brut Tradition: The entry-level cuvée, fresh and elegant.
• Brut Réserve: A wine with more body and aromas of dried fruit due to extra ageing.
• Blanc de Blancs: Made from 100% Chardonnay.
• Blanc de Noirs: Made from 100% Pinot Noir.
• Brut Rosé: A rosé champagne with character.
• Cuvée Benjamin: A prestigious Grand Cru cuvée, named after Christophe Hatté's son.
• Carte d'Or: A selection of the best wines.
• Spécial Club: An exclusive, millésimé (vintage) champagne, often with high acclaim (e.g. the 1998 version).
• Cuvée des Cavaliers: An accessible, festive cuvée.

Contact and Visits

• Address: 1 rue de la Petite-Fontaine, 51360 Verzenay.
• Caveau (wine shop): 46 Rue Thiers, 51360 Verzenay.
• Visits and tastings are possible by appointment.

Cuvées by Bernard Hatté & Fils

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