Champagne Yves Couvreur

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

Village: Rilly-la-Montagne (Premier Cru)
Region: Montagne de Reims
Founded: 1644
Cuvées in the guide: 8

Champagne‌ Yves Couvreur is a family business in Rilly-la-Montagne (Montagne de Reims) that has produced champagnes since 1644, with the current operation run by François and Yves Couvreur since 1984. The estate has 6.70 hectares of vineyards divided over three Premier Cru villages: Rilly-la-Montagne, Montbré and Taissy, and produces approximately 30,000 bottles per year.

The working method is artisanal and fully Vigneron Indépendant, with the grapes harvested ripe and the entire process taking place on site. The estate has been HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) certified since April 2014, which includes environmentally friendly practices such as water saving, limited nitrate use and preservation of biodiversity.

The champagnes are based on the three classic grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. The product line includes both classic blends and single-variety cuvées, including:

Sélection: 100% Chardonnay.
Audace: 100% Chardonnay (originally introduced by Yves' father in 1955).
Prestige: 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir.
Expression: 100% Pinot Noir.
Rubis Rosé: Made with 15% red wine and 85% white wine.

Visitors can visit the cellars and vineyards for demonstrations and tastings in French, English, German or Spanish.

Cuvées by Yves Couvreur

Yves Couvreur Audace 1er Cru

Blanc de Blancs · 2015 · 100% Chardonnay

Vintage Premier Cru Chardonnay.

Yves Couvreur Ephémère

Blanc de Noirs · 2015 · 100% Pinot Meunier

Vintage cuvée from Pinot Meunier.

Yves Couvreur Expression 1er Cru

Blanc de Noirs · 2014 · 100% Pinot Noir

Vintage Premier Cru Pinot Noir.

Yves Couvreur François Héritage 1er Cru

Blend · Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay

Premier Cru blend of the classic range.

Yves Couvreur Prestige 1er Cru

Blend · 2014 · 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir

Vintage Premier Cru blend.

Yves Couvreur Rubis 1er Cru Brut

Rosé · Brut · Pinot Noir (15% red, 85% white)

Premier Cru rosé with 15% red Pinot Noir.

Yves Couvreur Sélection 1er Cru Brut

Blanc de Blancs · Brut · 100% Chardonnay

Premier Cru Brut with 20% reserve wine.

Yves Couvreur Tradition 1er Cru Brut

Blend · Brut · Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier

Classic Premier Cru Brut blend.

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