Champagne Ponson

Champagne house in Coulommes-la-Montagne, Montagne de Reims.

Village: Coulommes-la-Montagne (Premier Cru)
Region: Montagne de Reims
Cuvées in the guide: 9

Champagne‌ Ponson is a family business in Coulommes-la-Montagne (51390), founded in 1904 by Paul and Juliette Ponson, and is now run by the fifth generation: Camille and Maxime Ponson, supported by the fourth generation Géraldine Ponson. The house follows an organic and biodynamic approach with minimal intervention, with an emphasis on respecting the terroir and preserving the authenticity of the grapes.

History and Family

First generation: Paul and Juliette Ponson start winegrowing in Coulommes-la-Montagne; Paul Gadiot later adds land from Vrigny.
Second generation: Albert Ponson marries Marguerite Gadiot, laying the foundation for Champagne Albert Ponson.
Third generation: Gérard Ponson adds land from Sacy and expands production.
Fourth generation: Pascal and Géraldine Ponson invest in production equipment and acquire land in Ville-Dommange.
Fifth generation: Camille and Maxime Ponson now steer the house, with a focus on ecology and variety.

Vineyards and Terroir

The vineyards cover 13.5 hectares spread over five villages with Premier Cru status.
The soil consists mainly of argilo-calcaire (clay-limestone) soils.
The main grape varieties are Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
The location in the Montagne de Reims gives the champagnes a characteristic freshness and minerality.

Approach

The viticulture is organic and the grapes are harvested by hand.
Indigenous fermentation processes and a minimal addition of sulphites are used.
Vinification takes place in different types of vessels to emphasise the nuances of the grape varieties.
The aim is to create elegant, fresh and mineral champagnes with a low dosage.

Champagnes and Cuvées

Charme Noir 1er Cru: A rosé champagne with fruity and elegant characteristics.
Premier Cru: A classic blend that reflects the quality of the Premier Cru villages.
Cuvée du Domaine: A Chardonnay-dominant cuvée, known for its finesse and balance.
La Petite Montagne: An expression of the local terroir with a mix of Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Blanc de Blancs: Made exclusively from Chardonnay, sometimes vinified in different containers for complexity.

Visitors can view the cellars, presses and fermentation rooms at 2 rue du Château, 51390 Coulommes-la-Montagne. Opening hours are weekdays 9:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00; at weekends by appointment.

Cuvées by Ponson

Ponson Blanc de Blanc 2022 Les Clos - Barbaries

Blanc de Blancs · 2022

Blend of two south-facing parcels, Les Clos in Sacy and Les Barbaries in Villedommange.

Ponson Blanc de Meunier 2022 Les Plaines

Blanc de Noirs · 2022 · Pinot Meunier

Made from four Meunier parcels of varying exposures and ages in Coulommes-la-Montagne.

Ponson Blanc de Noirs Les Croisettes Sans Sulfites 2019

Blanc de Noirs · Brut Nature · 2019

Ponson Charme Noir 1er Cru

Blend · Brut Nature · 34% Pinot Meunier, 33% Pinot Noir, 33% Chardonnay

Equal blend of the three Champagne grape varieties from Premier Cru Petite Montagne de Reims hillsides.

Ponson Cuvée du Domaine

Blend · Brut Nature · 50% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir, 25% Pinot Meunier

Chardonnay-dominant blend with fine bubbles from extended low-temperature aging.

Ponson Cuvée du Domaine 2017

Extra Brut · 2017

Ponson La Petite Montagne

Blend · Brut Nature · 42% Pinot Meunier, 21% Pinot Noir, 37% Chardonnay

Made exclusively from Premier Cru grapes of the Petite Montagne villages.

Ponson Premier Cru

Blend · 70% Pinot Meunier, 15% Pinot Noir, 15% Chardonnay

The house emblem for several generations, a Premier Cru Meunier-led blend.

Ponson Premier Cru Rosé

Rosé · Extra Brut · 71% Pinot Meunier, 11% Pinot Noir, 12% Chardonnay

Rosé made by blending red wine from a previous vintage into a Premier Cru base.

Where it is sold

Shops and wholesalers carrying Ponson: De Wijn Genoten Maarssen.

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