Champagne Pierre Moncuit

Champagne house in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Côte des Blancs.

Village: Le Mesnil-sur-Oger (Grand Cru)
Region: Côte des Blancs
Founded: 1889
Cuvées in the guide: 8

Pierre‌ Moncuit is a family business from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger (Côte des Blancs) that began growing grapes in 1889 with Alex Moncuit. His son Pierre started in 1928 with the vinification and commercialisation of his own champagnes under the brand name Pierre Moncuit. In 1977 daughter Nicole Moncuit took over technical management, followed by her brother Yves for commercialisation in 1980. In 2007 Valérie Charpentier (daughter of Nicole) joined the team, so that the fourth generation now runs the estate.

The estate manages 20 hectares of vineyards, of which 15 hectares are classified Grand Cru in and around Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. The remaining 5 hectares are in Sézanne. The vineyard area is planted exclusively with Chardonnay, with an average vine age of about 40 to 50 years. Some specific plots, such as the Vieille Vigne (Cuvée Nicole), come from 90-year-old vines. The estate works according to HVE certification (Haute Valeur Environnementale) and harvests by hand.

The vinification is characterised by purity and the avoidance of blending different years. All wines are fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve the expression of the terroir. Malolactic fermentation is standard because of the high natural acidity. The house style avoids reserve wines; the champagnes are generally millésime (vintage) or are at the very least produced as very pure non-vintage champagnes. The average dosage is around 8 g/l.

The main champagnes include:

Cuvée Pierre Moncuit-Delos: The basic Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru.
Millésime: Vintage champagnes from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, available in Brut and Extra Brut.
Cuvée Nicole Moncuit Vieille Vigne: A prestigious cuvée from 90-year-old vines in Les Chetillons.
Hugues de Coulmet: A Blanc de Blancs made from grapes from Sézanne.
Rosé: A Grand Cru rosé (85% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Noir).
Clos Vertus: Since 2016 Valérie has been developing a cuvée from a Clos in Vertus.

Cuvées by Pierre Moncuit

Pierre Moncuit Delos Grand Cru Brut

Blanc de Blancs · Brut · 100% Chardonnay

Flagship non-vintage Grand Cru Chardonnay described as elegant and mineral, aged about three years.

Pierre Moncuit Delos Grand Cru Extra-Brut

Blanc de Blancs · Extra Brut · 100% Chardonnay

Non-vintage Grand Cru Chardonnay with pronounced minerality and minimal dosage.

Pierre Moncuit Hugues de Coulmet Brut

Blanc de Blancs · Brut · 100% Chardonnay

Round non-vintage Chardonnay from the Sézanne terroir with white flower and white fruit aromas, aged about three years.

Pierre Moncuit Hugues de Coulmet Demi-Sec

Blanc de Blancs · Demi-Sec · 100% Chardonnay

Sweeter non-vintage Chardonnay from the Sézanne terroir, recommended with chocolate desserts and foie gras.

Pierre Moncuit Millésime 2008 Grand Cru Brut

Blanc de Blancs · Brut · 2008 · 100% Chardonnay

Vintage Grand Cru Chardonnay aged at least eight years, with exotic fruit and a round, honeyed finish.

Pierre Moncuit Millésime 2008 Grand Cru Extra-Brut

Blanc de Blancs · Extra Brut · 2008 · 100% Chardonnay

Vintage Grand Cru Chardonnay with lively freshness, aged at least eight years.

Pierre Moncuit Nicole Moncuit Vieilles Vignes Millésime 2006 Extra-Brut

Blanc de Blancs · Extra Brut · 2006 · 100% Chardonnay

Limited cuvée from the estate's oldest vines, about 90 years old, with exotic fruit and candied pineapple aromas.

Pierre Moncuit Rosé Grand Cru Brut

Rosé · Brut · About 88% Chardonnay and 12% Pinot Noir from Bouzy

Chardonnay-led pale rosé with delicate red fruit aromas, aged about three years.

Importers

Pierre Moncuit is imported by: ChampagneFan.

Where it is sold

Shops and wholesalers carrying Pierre Moncuit: Bottle Hero.

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