Champagne Thuillier & Filles

Champagne house in Beaunay, Côte des Blancs.

Village: Beaunay
Region: Côte des Blancs
Type of house: RM · Récoltant Manipulant
Founded: 1976
Cuvées in the guide: 7

Thuillier‌ & Filles (Champagne Claude Thuillier) is a family house and récoltant-manipulant in Beaunay, 20 km south of Épernay and 10 km from the Côte des Blancs, in the continuation of the slopes of Vertus. The story begins with the family farm; in the 1950s the grandfather planted the first vines. His son Claude and his wife Corine planted up the plots completely, founded the house together and created their first cuvée in 1976. Their two daughters now work alongside them.

Vineyards The 6 hectares lie in Beaunay and Étoges, facing south-east and south-west, planted with Meunier, Chardonnay and a small share of Pinot Noir. The vines are farmed sustainably, with some plots grassed and pheromones used against vine pests.

Method The press, cuverie and cellar are on the estate, so the house works entirely independently. Sulphites are used sparingly and all cuvées age for at least 20 months in the cellar.

Champagnes

Brut (60% Meunier, 30% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Noir)
Cuvée Spéciale, with a liqueur aged in oak
Blanc de Blancs
Brut Nature
Demi-Sec
Brut Rosé
Cuvée Louise Césarine: reserve wines from the tête de cuvée only, aged at least 6 months in oak

Cuvées by Thuillier & Filles

Claude Thuillier Blanc de Blancs

Blanc de Blancs · 100% Chardonnay

Rich Chardonnay with brioche, honey and citrus notes.

Claude Thuillier Brut

Blend · Brut · 60% Meunier, 30% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Noir

Round, supple Meunier-led blend for all occasions.

Claude Thuillier Brut Nature

Blend · Brut Nature · Chardonnay, Meunier

Blend of Chardonnay and Meunier reserve wines with no liqueur added at disgorgement.

Claude Thuillier Brut Rosé

Rosé · Brut · Meunier, Chardonnay

Salmon-pink, Meunier-dominated rosé with blackcurrant and red fruit.

Claude Thuillier Cuvée Louise Césarine

Made entirely from first-press reserve wines aged at least six months in oak.

Claude Thuillier Cuvée Spéciale

Blend · Chardonnay, Meunier, Pinot Noir

Chardonnay-led blend with longer cellar ageing and a dosage liqueur aged in oak.

Claude Thuillier Demi-Sec

Demi-Sec

Sweeter cuvée with honey and pastry aromas.

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