Location and terroir
The cellar of Champagne Gremillet is located in Balnot-sur-Laignes in the Côte des Bar in the south of Champagne in France. The vineyards cover 48 hectares and are partly situated on steep, sun-exposed slopes. Their soils consist of limestone interspersed with clayey marl.
Family-run business and grape varieties
The Champagne house was founded in 1979 under the leadership of Jean-Michel Gremillet. The family already cites ancestors from the 18th century as winemakers. Today, the founder’s children and their spouses work in the family business.
85 percent of the vineyard areas are planted with Pinot Noir, with the remaining share accounted for by Chardonnay. For the assemblage, grapes from around 80 partner growers complement the producer’s own production.
Collection
The Champagne collection is focused on freshness and elegance and is produced using traditional Champagne methods. It includes a Blanc de Blancs made from Chardonnay, a Blanc de Noirs made from Pinot Noir, and the Zéro Dosage made from 50 percent Pinot Noir and 50 percent Chardonnay.
Rosé Vrai is an Extra Brut Rosé made from 100 percent Pinot Noir, produced using the saignée method. The range also includes products from Champagne, Coteaux Champenois, Rosé des Riceys and Ratafia Champenois.
Cellar work
For the Champagne, only the first press juice, the cuvée, is used. After the tirage, the second fermentation takes place in the bottle. The wines then mature on the lees for at least 22 months, with vintage wines up to five years. Before disgorging, the bottles are mechanically riddled on gyropalettes.
