The birth of Champagne
The birth of wine is as miraculous as the birth of a human being. A small, specific part of the Earth imparts unique characteristics to the grape through its rich and historic soil. This fruit must grow and develop while facing the forces of Mother Nature - the sun, the rain, and the wind. These elements imbue the fruit with strength and resilience. When fully matured, humans can craft this piece of natural beauty with dedication, attention to detail, and pride.
CHRISTOFFE
We believe in the collaboration of craftsmanship and the beauty of life. Resulting in pure love in glass, Christoffe Champagne.
Côte de Sézanne
Let us take you on a stroll through a town surrounded by the mesmerizing terroirs of the Côte de Sézanne, lying south of the Champagne region at the Côte des Blancs. The pittoresque town of Allemant, the place where one of the vines of our champagne were born over half a century ago. The vines were raised by the hands from generation to generation. A craftmanship proudly passed on for centuries.
Côte des Blancs
The Côte des Blancs is one of the gems of the Champagne vineyard, running from northeast to southwest and lying perpendicular to the Marne Valley. As its name suggests, the Côte des Blancs is an exclusively white appellation, with the Chardonnay planted as a stand-alone varietal. The heart of the area is the location of one of the most iconic terroir of the whole Champagne region. The vineyard of Le Mesnil sur Oger, which are remarkable for their great tension, have a 100% ranking of planted vines as a "Grand Cru". The purity of the Mesnil-sur-Oger terroir is inapproachable.
Vallée de Marne
The Vallée de la Marne is one of the five main subregions of the Champagne region in France. The region is economically dependent on the Marne River, which flows through the region, and is situated between the Montagne de Reims region to the north and the Côte des Blancs to the south. The soils of the Vallée de la Marne are diverse, with a mix of chalk, clay and sand. The chalk provides good drainage and water retention in the soil, allowing the vines to absorb nutrients. The clay and sand play an important role in the character of the wines from the region.
The local climate of the Vallée de la Marne is characterised by significant continental influences, with cool winters and warm summers. The influence of the River Marne creates a microclimate in the vineyards, which contributes to the growth of the grapes.
