Champagne Mater & Filii

Champagne house in Dormans, Vallée de la Marne.

Village: Dormans
Region: Vallée de la Marne
Cuvées in the guide: 10

Champagne‌ Mater & Filii is a family house in Dormans, in the Vallée de la Marne, which owns the vineyards it farms. The Pottin and Dhuicq families have been present in Champagne since at least 1687.

History

The name refers to the handing down from mother to son: after 25 years in banking, Jérôme Dhuicq left his career to take over the family estate and chose 'Mater & Filii' as a tribute to his mother. The cellar masters and oenologists are Adrien Millot and Jérôme Corbon, who has headed the société vinicole of Troissy since 2004.

Vineyards

The vineyard lies on the terroirs of Troissy and Dormans, spread over some twelve plots, mostly planted with meunier. The oldest vines are 48 years old, the youngest 9. The house follows viticulture raisonnée.

Champagnes

The range includes Tradition (meunier and pinot noir), Crescendo (chardonnay and meunier, millésime 2018), Dégustation (chardonnay and pinot noir), Symphonie (meunier), Fût de Chêne, a Blanc de Noirs, a Blanc de Blancs, Eximia 2015, Clos David and Cœur de Vallée. Visits and tastings in Dormans and Maisons-Laffitte are by appointment.

Cuvées by Mater & Filii

Mater & Filii Cuvée Blanc de Blancs

Blanc de Blancs · 100% Chardonnay

Fresh Chardonnay with white fruit and floral notes.

Mater & Filii Cuvée Blanc de Noirs

Blanc de Noirs · Pinot Noir

Powerful Blanc de Noirs expressing Pinot Noir, with red fruit notes.

Mater & Filii Cuvée Clos David

Cuvée sold in the online shop.

Mater & Filii Cuvée Crescendo Millésime 2018

Blend · 2018 · Chardonnay, Meunier

Rare blend of Chardonnay and Meunier, citrus and pastry notes.

Mater & Filii Cuvée Cœur de Vallée

Cuvée sold in the online shop.

Mater & Filii Cuvée Dégustation

Blend · Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with red fruit and brioche notes.

Mater & Filii Cuvée Eximia 2015

2015

Vintage 2015 cuvée sold in the online shop.

Mater & Filii Cuvée Fût de Chêne

Meunier

Meunier aged in oak casks, with quince, cinnamon and toast notes.

Mater & Filii Cuvée Symphonie

Rosé · 100% Meunier

Rosé made from Meunier, with red fruit aromas and a creamy mousse.

Mater & Filii Cuvée Tradition

Blend · Meunier, Pinot Noir

Blend of Meunier and Pinot Noir with red fruit and pastry notes.

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