Emmanuel Brochet

Emmanuel Brochet is a Premier Cru Champage producer located in the village of Villers-aux-Noeuds. Brochet began cultivating family vines in 1997 and released an inaugural vintage in 2002. Old vines(planted in 1962) are arranged on the upper part of the hill and younger vines(planted in 80's) are on lower part.

This silt, clay and chalk vineyards are cultivated organically and were certified in 2011. He does not use any chemical in the vineyards and in the cellar as well. Fermentation is carried by wild yeasts and minimum SO2 is added. This all hand-made extra-brut champagne is being produced around 8,000-10,000 bottles/year. The main cuvee is Le Mont Benoit, and it is usually composed by major three grape varietals from two different vintages.