Champagne Robert Moncuit in the Côte des Blancs
Champagne Robert Moncuit is linked with Le Mesnil-sur-Oger in the Champagne. The winery cultivates around eight hectares of vineyard area: about six hectares in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and two hectares in Oger. The Chardonnay vines grow on chalky terroirs.
History and vineyards
Alex Moncuit began in 1889 by acquiring vineyards in the area around Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. Robert Moncuit introduced bottling from the estate in 1928 and produced the first cuvée under his name. Françoise Moncuit took over the winery in 1987, before Pierre Amillet assumed responsibility in 2000.
Cuvées
The white cuvées are based on Chardonnay from the Grand-Cru villages of the Côte des Blancs, in particular Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger. Les Grands Blancs is a Blanc de Blancs made as an Extra Brut from 100% Chardonnay. The Réserve Perpétuelle is also produced from Chardonnay from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger; the ongoing reserve was started in 2006 and is renewed every year. Les Romarines Rosé consists of 92% Chardonnay and 8% Pinot Noir from Bouzy.
Farming and cellar
The vineyards are farmed without pesticides and herbicides. The grapes are hand-harvested and sorted. Individual parcels are vinified separately and then assembled. For fermentation and ageing, stainless-steel tanks and wood are used; the wines are aged on the lees.
