Lutétien

Lutétien is a Brut Nature cuvée born from the calcareous, fossil-rich sands of Vandières, shaped by a tropical sea that covered the region around 45 million years ago during the Lutetian epoch. Made from an equal blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the 2020 vintage, it is vinified with artisanal care—12 months in oak barrels, tirage with grape must, and over 42 months ageing on the lees—without any dosage or intervention, resulting in a production of only 2,623 bottles. Lutétien delivers a marine-inflected aromatic profile with chalk, citrus, apple, and floral notes, accompanied by saline and iodized nuances; on the palate, it is tense, dry, and vibrantly structured, offering a pure, precise expression of its ancient terroir and thoughtful craftsmanship.

Legrand-Latour

Champagne Legrand-Latour is a family-run estate in Fleury-la-Rivière, rooted in four generations of viticultural tradition and a passion for Meunier, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir. Deeply connected to their unique terroir in the Vallée de la Marne—rich in marine fossils and mineral subsoil—the estate follows a geo-enological philosophy led by Thibault Legrand, who continues his father’s dedication to uncovering and understanding the geological history beneath their vineyards. This commitment is reflected in their “underground geological museum,” a cellar built among excavated fossils from the Cretaceous and Palaeocene eras, which informs their precise, terroir-driven winemaking style.