Champagne Didier Doué

Champagne house in Montgueux, Côte des Blancs.

Village: Montgueux
Region: Côte des Blancs
Type of house: RM · Récoltant Manipulant
Cuvées in the guide: 1

Champagne‌ Didier Doué is a family business in Montgueux (Aube, Champagne), run by Didier Doué since 1975, with a heritage of five generations. The estate is known for its organic certification (ECOCERT) and its strong focus on Chardonnay.

History

Didier Doué settled on the family estate in 1975 and expanded the cellars and presses in 1980. Since 2009 the estate has been converting to organic farming, with full ECOCERT certification since 2012. In 2023 Didier was joined by Stéphanie. The estate is a member of the collective Champagnes de Vignerons and the association Sève for sustainable winegrowing.

Vineyards

The estate has 5 hectares of vineyard on the chalk slopes of Montgueux, located about 10 km west of Troyes. The soil is chalky and ideal for Chardonnay.

Grape varieties: 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir.
Terroir: The chalk soils bring early ripening and a characteristic freshness.
Maintenance: The vineyard is grassed over to improve soil structure and prevent erosion.

Method

Production is fully organic and environmentally friendly.

Harvest and vinification: Hand harvesting and vinification plot by plot to preserve the characteristics of the terroir.
Sustainability: Use of solar panels for electricity and application of lunar cycles in vineyard care.
Dosage: Some cuvées are Brut Nature (no dosage), with the natural balance of the wine at the centre.
Disgorgement: Disgorgement is traditionally done à la volée (by hand).

Champagnes

The portfolio includes various cuvées, often arranged by specific plots or vintages.

Cépage Chardonnay: A 100% Chardonnay blanc de blancs.
Le Truchat: A Chardonnay cuvée from a specific plot at the top of the slope.
La Chanose: A blend of mainly Chardonnay with a touch of Pinot Noir.
Brut Rosé: Made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Prestige: Higher selections, such as Prestige La Richasse, with a higher share of Chardonnay.

Contact: 3 Voie des Vignes, 10300 Montgueux, France. Website: champagne-didier-doue.fr.

Cuvées by Didier Doué

Didier Doué Brut La Chanose AB

Blend · Brut · 80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir

Organic brut blend of the 2014 and 2015 vintages with notes of fresh almond and acacia flower.

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