Champagne Joseph Desruets

Champagne house in Hautvillers, Vallée de la Marne.

Village: Hautvillers (Premier Cru)
Region: Vallée de la Marne
Founded: 1888
Cuvées in the guide: 5

Champagne‌ Joseph Desruets is an independent champagne house in Hautvillers (Marne valley), founded in 1888 by Edmond-Alexandre and Laure Vautrin-Gillet. The house is currently run by the sixth generation, Matthias and Thomas Kim Eun Desruets, who continue the family passion for wine.

The vineyards cover 2.2 hectares in Hautvillers, a Premier Cru village. Since 2010 the vines have been grown entirely without synthetic products, and the house has been certified organic since 2020. Production is limited to about 20,000 bottles per year, which contributes to the exclusivity and quality of the champagnes.

The approach is characterised by the use of the historic Darcq-Flamain press from 1888, one of the oldest presses still active in Champagne. This oak press with a capacity of 4,000 kg ensures gentle pressing and preserves the unique terroir characteristics. Since 2012 they have also vinified micro-batches in oak barrels (Burgundy 228 L and Champagne 205 L) to add complexity.

The champagnes are made from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Well-known cuvées are:

Signature: A blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier.
Cuvée Nature: A dry, pure expression of the grapes.
Coeur de Pinots: A blend of exclusively Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.
Cuvée Soleil de Mai: A premium blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Cuvée IV: A vintage champagne (e.g. 2016) of high quality.

Visitors can visit the cellar and the press, and take part in walks through the vineyards or tastings.

Cuvées by Joseph Desruets

Joseph Desruets Cuvée Coeur de Pinots

Blanc de Noirs · Extra Brut · 2016 · 100% Pinot Noir

Made from the oldest Pinot parcels of the estate and aged 48 months on lees.

Joseph Desruets Cuvée des Roses

Rosé · Brut · Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, with 5% red Pinot Noir wine

Light fruity rosé aged 30 months on lees, from Coteaux d'Hautvillers Premier Cru.

Joseph Desruets Cuvée la Bacchus

Blend · 70% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Meunier

Limited edition of 3,120 bottles from the oldest vines in Hautvillers.

Joseph Desruets Cuvée Nature

Blend · Brut Nature

Zero-dosage champagne with no added sugar, with ripe fruit and brioche aromas.

Joseph Desruets Cuvée Signature (Réserve)

Blend · Brut

Fruity, sweetly aromatic cuvée made with the family oak press dating from 1888.

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