Champagne Ch. de l'Auche

Champagne house in Janvry, Montagne de Reims.

Village: Janvry
Region: Montagne de Reims
Type of house: CM · Coopérative de Manipulation
Founded: 1961
Cuvées in the guide: 6

Ch.‌ de l'Auche is a champagne cooperative in Janvry, some 15 km west of Reims. The story begins in 1961, when seven independent winegrowers jointly bought a Dollat press, which is still in use today. Others soon joined them and together they created a range of Blanc de Noirs; the name refers to the locality of "l'Auche" in Janvry.

Vineyards

Some 100 hectares from 60 winegrowers, spread over about forty crus, some of them Premier Cru.
Mainly Meunier and Pinot Noir on clay, sand and limestone soils; 80% of the grapes come from the Vallée de la Vesle, with Janvry and Germigny supplying half.
Certified HVE/VDC; the first organic harvest took place in 2024.

Champagnes The cuvées are based on about 85% Meunier and 15% Pinot Noir:

Brut Sélection, Brut Nature and Brut Rosé.
Chapitre I: Blanc de Meuniers, 100% Meunier.
Chapitre II: 100% Pinot Noir.
Millésime (2019).

Cuvées by Ch. de l'Auche

Ch. de l'Auche Brut Nature

Brut Nature

Lively, saline zero-dosage cuvée with peach and pear notes.

Ch. de l'Auche Brut Rosé

Rosé · Brut · 85% Meunier (11% as red wine), 15% Pinot Noir

Deep-coloured rosé with strawberry and cherry notes.

Ch. de l'Auche Brut Sélection

Blanc de Noirs · Brut · 85% Meunier, 15% Pinot Noir

Mature, generous blend with pear and apricot aromas.

Ch. de l'Auche Chapitre I

Blanc de Noirs · 100% Meunier

Blanc de Meuniers with pastry, toasted hazelnut and white-fruit notes.

Ch. de l'Auche Chapitre II

Blanc de Noirs · 100% Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir with mandarin, blood orange and pineapple notes.

Ch. de l'Auche Millésime

2019

Vintage cuvée with citrus zest and gingerbread notes.

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