Brisson Lahaye, at the crossroads of terroirs

Like Burgundy's climats, Champagne's terroirs are undoubtedly the best gateway to the diversity of styles found in the Champagne region. Numbering four and divisible into a multitude of sub-regions, each of these terroirs has its own identity, forged by its subsoil, its landscape and the choices made by several generations of winemakers. The Côte des Blancs is renowned for its Chardonnays with floral and mineral aromas, the Marne Valley is the kingdom of the full-bodied Pinot Meunier, while the Pinot Noir, with its aromas of black fruits, flourishes in the Montagne de Reims and Côte des Bar. With such a map, it becomes easy to create a profile of winemakers according to their region. But what about the border regions, those winemakers whose complex family parcel history has led them to work across multiple regions? Not quite in the Marne valley, but with one foot in the Montagne de Reims and a hint of the southern slopes of Épernay. That's the dilemma when it comes to Brisson Lahaye champagne.

And yet, the equation should be simple. The estate is based in Tours-sur-Marne, one of the few Grand Cru classified villages in Champagne. As Tours-sur-Marne is in the Marne Valley, the Brisson Lahaye estate produces a Marne Valley Champagne. Yet, the vineyard, a product of previous generations' inheritance, is not as uniform as one might think. The Brisson Lahaye family's vines are very atypical, spanning four terroirs as different as they are renowned. Brisson Lahaye champagne is made in Tours-sur-Marne, but the grapes grow and mature on the hillsides of other villages. A real logistical challenge, this geographical singularity represents an immense opportunity for Laure and Matthieu, who have at their disposal an inexhaustible reserve of aromas to create champagnes as singular as they are unique.

The terroirs of the Brisson Lahaye estate

Billy-le-grand and Vaudemanges - Montagne de Reims

A high-quality terroir, classified as Premier Cru. The Brisson Lahaye family grows old Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines on a very chalky soil reminiscent of the Côte des Blancs. The southeasterly exposure of this slope favors the expression of the Chardonnay and gives the Pinot Noir great resources and aging potential.

Great Marne Valley - Hautvillers and Dizy

A Premier Cru terroir favorable to Pinot Noir, which is ideal for creating excellent red wines, essential components of Brisson Lahaye's rosés.

Monthelon and Mancy - Southern slopes of Épernay

The historical, if not family, terroir of the estate with its Chardonnay and Meunier. Both hilly and very fragmented, it benefits from different exposures with varied soil types, sometimes deeper, offering a richness of more complex aromas.

Mareuil-le-port - Marne valley

This terroir boasts a vineyard dating back to 1927, a rarity in Champagne. This village is ideal for producing fruity, highly expressive Meuniers.

The combination of this unique parcel layout and the expertise of our winemakers gives rise to a complete range of champagnes, allowing everyone to find a style to their taste.