Champagne Dourdon-Vieillard

Champagne house in Reuil, Vallée de la Marne.

Village: Reuil
Region: Vallée de la Marne
Cuvées in the guide: 11

Champagne‌ Dourdon-Vieillard is a family estate in Reuil, in the Vallée de la Marne. Since 1812 generations have succeeded one another in the vineyard, and from the 1960s the family has made its own cuvées of character. In 2005 Fabienne Dourdon-Vieillard took over the estate after ten years in marketing.

Vineyards The vineyard has 62 plots with three grape varieties, lying between river and plateau on clay-limestone soil. This diversity allows blends with a strong identity. The estate takes a reasoned approach with attention to biodiversity, and is certified HVE and VDC. Meunier is the house's historic grape variety.

Champagnes Les Intemporelles:

Extra-Brut « La Malicieuse » and Tradition « La Conviviale » (also demi-sec)
Grande Réserve « L'Impertinente » (70% Chardonnay, malolactic fermentation blocked on the Chardonnays)
Rosé Intense « La Ravissante » (also demi-sec) and Instant Meunier 2019 « La Fringante » (100% Meunier)

Les Singulières:

Blanc de Blancs Millésimé « L'Aérienne » and Prestige Millésimé « L'Éclatante »
Vieille Vigne Millésimée « La Gracieuse »: blanc de noirs from vines over 40 years old
Instant Boisé « L'Ambitieuse »: Pinot Meunier without malolactic fermentation, extra-brut

The estate also makes a ratafia champenois.

Cuvées by Dourdon-Vieillard

Dourdon-Vieillard Blanc de Blancs Millésimé L'Aérienne

Blanc de Blancs · Brut · 100% Chardonnay

Floral vintage Chardonnay from clay-limestone soil, aged at least five years.

Dourdon-Vieillard Extra-Brut La Malicieuse

Blend · Extra Brut · 50% Meunier, 40% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay

Fresh, spicy extra brut with tension, aged four years in the cellar.

Dourdon-Vieillard Grande Réserve L'Impertinente

Blend · Brut · 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir

Chardonnay-led blend from Reuil with blocked malolactic on the Chardonnays and a citrus finish.

Dourdon-Vieillard Instant Boisé L'Ambitieuse

Blanc de Noirs · Extra Brut · 100% Meunier

Oak-influenced Meunier without malolactic fermentation, with baked apple, vanilla and coffee notes.

Dourdon-Vieillard Instant Meunier 2019 La Fringante

Blanc de Noirs · Brut · 2019 · 100% Meunier

Pure Meunier without malolactic fermentation, with pear, apricot and candied lemon.

Dourdon-Vieillard Prestige Millésimé L'Éclatante

Blend · Brut · 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier

Complex vintage blend with brioche, honey, hazelnut and toasted notes.

Dourdon-Vieillard Rosé Demi-Sec

Rosé · Demi-Sec

Demi-sec version of the rosé with spicy red fruit notes.

Dourdon-Vieillard Rosé Intense La Ravissante

Rosé · Brut · 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier, 20% Chardonnay, including 18% red wine

Blended rosé with cherry, menthol and liquorice notes.

Dourdon-Vieillard Tradition Demi-Sec

Blend · Demi-Sec · 55% Meunier, 35% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay

Demi-sec version of the Tradition with red fruit notes, for desserts.

Dourdon-Vieillard Tradition La Conviviale

Blend · Brut · 55% Meunier, 35% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay

Round, fruity blend expressing the estate's black grapes.

Dourdon-Vieillard Vieille Vigne Millésimée La Gracieuse

Blanc de Noirs · Brut · 75% Pinot Meunier, 25% Pinot Noir

Vintage blanc de noirs from vines over 40 years old.

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