Champagne Château de Bligny

Champagne house in Bligny (Aube), Côte des Bar.

Village: Bligny (Aube)
Region: Côte des Bar
Type of house: RM · Récoltant Manipulant
Cuvées in the guide: 6

Château‌ de Bligny is the only champagne house in the region allowed to use the title "Château" as a Récoltant-Manipulant (rampoenier), located in Bligny, Côte des Bar. The history begins in 1773, when the Marquis de Dampierre bought the estate on the foundations of a medieval castle, initially for hunting. After a period of decline and changes of ownership, including a crucial role for Baron de Cachard in the 19th century, who rebuilt the vineyard area, the estate was taken over in 1999 by the Rapeneau family, who carried out a major restoration and revival of production.

The vineyards cover 30 hectares and are certified Haute Valeur Environnementale level 3. The grape varieties are mainly Pinot Noir (60%) and Chardonnay (30%), complemented by Meunier. A unique feature is the Clos du Château, a walled vineyard with seven permitted Champagne grape varieties (including Arbane, Petit Meslier and Pinot Blanc), which is rare in Champagne. Production takes place entirely at the château, using a traditional press centre and a modern inox cuverie.

The champagnes are known for their minerality, freshness and elegance. Some notable cuvées are:

Clos du Château: A complex blend of seven grape varieties, often as Brut Nature.
Blanc de Blancs: Made from 100% Chardonnay, with aromas of acacia and citrus.
Grande Réserve: A balance of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with fruity and floral notes.
Grand Rosé: A soft rosé with aromas of red berries and rose, dominated by Pinot Noir.

The château has been open to the public since 1999 and has an impressive collection of historic champagne glasses, including works by Lalique and Daum, which refer to the former crystal factory in Bligny.

Cuvées by Château de Bligny

Château de Bligny 2009 Le Millésime

2009

Vintage 2009 cuvée of the La Haute-Cour range.

Château de Bligny Blanc de Blancs

Blanc de Blancs

Blanc de blancs of the La Galerie range.

Château de Bligny Grand Rosé

Rosé

Rosé of the La Galerie range.

Château de Bligny Grande Réserve

Cuvée of the La Galerie range.

Château de Bligny Le Clos du Château

Cuvée of the La Haute-Cour range.

Château de Bligny The Champagne Egg Creation Théo Fabergé

Cuvée of the L'Exception range.

Importers

Château de Bligny is imported by: Huis van Champagne.

Where it is sold

Shops and wholesalers carrying Château de Bligny: Huis van Champagne, Sligro.

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