Champagne Borel-Lucas

Champagne house in Etoges, Côte des Blancs.

Village: Etoges
Region: Côte des Blancs
Cuvées in the guide: 6

Champagne‌ Borel-Lucas is an independent champagne house (vigneron indépendant) based in Étoges, France, with the website https://champagne-borel-lucas.com.

History

The house was founded in 1929 by Marcel Lucas. Production has been a family affair for generations; today it is managed by Christophe Crépaux and his sons Florent and Augustin (sometimes given as Christophe, Florent and Augustin Crépaux, or earlier Jean-Marie, Roseline, Christophe and Céline Crépaux). The family emphasises tradition and precision.

Vineyards

The estate has approximately 13 to 14.7 hectares of vineyards spread over three important areas:

Étoges (the house's home village).
Cramant (a Grand Cru in the Côte des Blancs).
Vallée de la Marne (including Courtemont-Varennes).
Côteaux du Petit Morin (sectors Congy and Étoges).

The grape varieties mainly comprise Pinot Meunier (often the majority, up to 70-80%), Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Approach

Borel-Lucas takes a traditional and meticulous approach:

Use of a traditional press (pressoir traditionnel).
Daily care for the vines and the soil.
Fine tuning of the blends (blending) to guarantee quality.
The house is known for its value for money and is praised for the freshness and authenticity of its champagnes.

Champagnes and Cuvées

Some notable cuvées and characteristics:

Cuvée de Réserve: A non-vintage brut, often dominated by Pinot Meunier (up to 80%), with aromas of citrus, white fruit and sometimes nuts.
Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Soleil d’Or: A Grand Cru of 100% Chardonnay, from Cramant (and sometimes Avize/Chouilly), with aromas of hazelnuts, toasted bread and citrus.
Cuvée Munificience: A 100% Pinot Noir with a flattering nose.
Rosé: Sometimes produced, with a predominance of black grapes (Pinot Meunier).
The house offers cellar visits and tastings, with the family often welcoming guests personally.

Contact and Visits

Address: 3 rue Richebourg, 51270 Étoges, France.
Telephone: +33 3 26 59 30 46.
E-mail: [email protected].
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 09:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00; Sunday 09:00-12:00. (Some sources mention an annual closure in August).

Cuvées by Borel-Lucas

Borel-Lucas Art Divin

Blanc de Blancs · Brut · 100% Chardonnay

Candied apricot, brioche and acacia honey with creamy effervescence.

Borel-Lucas La Réserve

Blend · Brut · 70% Pinot Meunier, 20% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Noir

Notes of toasted almond, marshmallow, strawberry and white peach.

Borel-Lucas La Sélection

Blanc de Blancs · Brut · 100% Chardonnay

Fresh and intense with white flower and honeysuckle notes.

Borel-Lucas Munificence

Blanc de Noirs · Brut · 100% Pinot Noir

Aged on lees with linden, chamomile and dried fruit notes.

Borel-Lucas Rosé

Rosé · Brut

Pale pink rosé with exotic mango aromas and fine bubbles.

Borel-Lucas Soleil d'Or

Blanc de Blancs · Brut · 100% Chardonnay

Vintage-dated cuvée from an excellent harvest year.

Where it is sold

Shops and wholesalers carrying Borel-Lucas: Puike Wijnen.

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