Ludes

Champagne village in the Montagne de Reims, classified Premier Cru.

Region

Montagne de Reims

Classification

Premier Cru

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Ludes is a Premier Cru village on the northern flank of the Montagne de Reims, in the Marne department, between Mailly-Champagne and Chigny-les-Roses, south of Reims.

• Location: in the Grande Montagne de Reims, on slopes that face north towards the plain of Reims.
• Vineyards: pinot noir and meunier predominate, complemented by a little chardonnay, on calcareous soils.
• Wines: fresh, structured champagnes with red fruit; the northerly aspect ensures a taut acidity.
• Producers: the champagne house Canard-Duchêne is based in Ludes. Those working here also include Bertrand Jorez, Jorez Le Brun, Ployez-Jacquemart, Quatresols-Gauthier and Forget-Brimont.

Champagne houses in Ludes

• Bertrand Jorez
• Canard-Duchêne
• Forget-Brimont
• Jorez Le Brun
• Ployez-Jacquemart
• Quatresols-Gauthier

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