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Champagne Emmanuel Rigollot

Emmanuel Rigollot embodies a quiet confidence that inspires trust. 

Upon taking over the family estate, he did not seek to revolutionise the inherited legacy but aimed to advance it with patience and conviction. 

His commitment to increasingly respectful viticulture goes beyond mere certifications and reflects a straightforward vision of the craft: to produce sincere champagnes, true to their terroir and the nature that brings them to life.

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Evolving a Legacy with Simplicity

When Emmanuel Rigollot took over the family estate, he did not aim to reinvent everything. The generations before him had established a style and an intimate knowledge of their vines.

His choice is one of continuity: preserving what defines the identity of the house while evolving practices to further respect the vineyard. A gradual evolution, guided more by observation than by trends.

A Conviction Measured in the Field

At Emmanuel Rigollot, environmental commitment goes beyond a series of certifications, even though the estate is certified Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne (VDC) and High Environmental Value (HVE).

Since 2009, organic fertilizers have replaced conventional inputs, insecticides have been eliminated, and a significant portion of weeding is done manually. These choices reflect a deep conviction: caring for the soil and biodiversity is the best way to pass on a living vineyard to future generations.

Another Perspective on the Côte des Bar

Located in Bergères, at the heart of the Côte des Bar, the estate benefits from an environment where vines still coexist with forests and valleys.

This region, wilder and more preserved than other parts of Champagne, shapes wines with a distinctive character while maintaining a delightful freshness.

True to this identity, Emmanuel Rigollot crafts balanced champagnes, where fruit, roundness, and finesse naturally find their place. Cuvées that primarily reflect the patience of a winegrower convinced that the most beautiful developments are often the most subtle.