Champagne Brisson-Lahaye

Champagne house in Tours-sur-Marne, Vallée de la Marne.

Village

Tours-sur-Marne (Grand Cru)

Region

Vallée de la Marne

Type of house

RM · Récoltant Manipulant

Cuvées in the guide

8

Champagne​‌​ Brisson-Lahaye is a family business based in Tours-sur-Marne (a Grand Cru village), founded by Eliane and Joël Lahaye, who became independent winemakers in 1994 after succeeding their parents. Since 2021/2023 the estate has been run by their daughter Laure Lahaye and her partner Matthieu Foissy.

• Vineyards: The estate manages 4 hectares spread over four distinct terroirs: the Montagne de Reims (Pinot Noir), the Vallée de la Marne (Meunier), the Coteaux Sud d’Épernay and Mareuil-le-Port (where a vine from 1927 stands). The soils vary from limestone to sand and clay.
• Approach: As a Récoltant-Manipulant they carry out the entire vinification on site, except for the sealing of the bottles. She follows organic principles and limits pesticides, with an eye on biodiversity. Vinification combines traditional methods (such as manual riddling and cold stabilisation) with modern techniques; some cuvées are aged in oak barrels.
• Champagnes: The range comprises seven cuvées, all Premier Cru:
• La Fraternelle: Blend of the three main terroirs.
• L'Immuable: 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir (floral and fine).
• La Sentimentale: 100% Chardonnay (Blanc de Blancs).
• La Passionnée: 50% Pinot Noir, 50% Meunier (Blanc de Noirs, partly in barrel).
• L'Arrogante: Rosé with 17% red wine from oak barrels.
• La Distinguée: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, aged in barrels.
• L'Héritière: 90% Meunier, 10% Pinot Noir, vinified 'à l'ancienne' without malolactic fermentation, low dosage.
• La Ponctuelle: A perpetual reserve (Solera-style) started in 2012.

The estate produces between 35,000 and 38,000 bottles a year. Visits and tastings are possible by appointment at 18 rue Bernard, 51150 Tours-sur-Marne.

Cuvées by Brisson-Lahaye

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