Champagne Jeaunaux-Robin

Champagne house in Talus-Saint-Prix, Côte des Blancs.

Village: Talus-Saint-Prix
Region: Côte des Blancs
Type of house: RM · Récoltant Manipulant
Cuvées in the guide: 8

Champagne‌ Jeaunaux-Robin is a family business in Talus-Saint-Prix (Petit Morin valley), run by Cyril and Clémence Jeaunaux as the third generation. The estate is known for its organic and nature-friendly approach, with the focus on expressing the unique flint and meulière soil and the dominant role of Pinot Meunier.

History

The estate was founded in 1964 by Michel Jeaunaux and Marie-Claude Robin. Their son Cyril gradually took over the business from 1999, together with his wife Clémence. The estate uses a historic, vaulted cellar from 1986 and has worked without synthetic products since 2006, with the first organic harvest in 2018.

Vineyards and Terroir

The vineyard area is currently 8.70 hectares (sometimes stated as 10.25 ha including recent expansions), spread over:

Talus-Saint-Prix: The core of the estate, with 51-60% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir and 10-19% Chardonnay, characterised by flint-rich clay soil.
Oyes and Congy: Expansions with sandier soils, including a plot with the rare Petit Meslier.
Ardre Valley: A recent purchase (2023) with 75% Pinot Meunier.
Bar-sur-Aube/Chambrecy: Small plots for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Winemaking

The philosophy is "organic guidance":

Organic: No pesticides, mechanical weed management and enherbement (grass cover).
Vinification: Use of indigenous yeasts, vertical Coquard presses and a mix of 75% stainless steel cuves and 25% oak barrels.
Style: Many Brut Nature and Extra Brut cuvées, with little or no dosage, to emphasise terroir typicity.

Main Champagnes

Les Marnes Blanches: Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs (Chardonnay), 93/100.
Éclats de Meulière: Brut Nature Blanc (60% Meunier, 30% Noir), 93/100.
Les Grands Nots: Brut Nature Blend (Meunier, Noir, Chardonnay), 92-93/100.
Le Dessous de la Cabane: Rosé de Saignée (75% Meunier, 20% Noir), 90/100.
Instinct Meunier: Brut Nature Blanc de Noirs (100% Meunier), 89/100.
Fil de Brume: Brut Nature Blanc (80% Chardonnay, 20% Noir), 92/100.

Contact: 1 rue de Bannay, 51270 Talus-Saint-Prix | +33 (0)3 26 52 80 73 | champagne-jr.fr

Cuvées by Jeaunaux-Robin

Jeaunaux-Robin Fil de Brume

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Fresh, light blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Jeaunaux-Robin Instinct Meunier

Blanc de Noirs · Brut Nature

Single-parcel blanc de noirs, Brut Nature.

Jeaunaux-Robin Le Dessous de la Cabane

Rosé

Rosé highlighting a parcel used for red wine.

Jeaunaux-Robin Le Talus de Saint Prix

Assemblage dominated by Pinot Meunier.

Jeaunaux-Robin Les Grands Nots

Vintage blend of three grape varieties aged over 11 years in the cellar.

Jeaunaux-Robin Les Marnes Blanches

Blanc de Blancs · Brut Nature

Single-parcel blanc de blancs, Brut Nature.

Jeaunaux-Robin Rosé de Saignée

Rosé · Pinot Meunier

Rosé de saignée from Pinot Meunier of the parcel Les Poiriers Rouges.

Jeaunaux-Robin Éclats de Meulière

Assemblage reflecting the grape varieties of the village.

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