CHAMPAGNE HÉLÈNE BEAUGRAND

Montgueux, nestled in the Cote des Bars, stands out for its distinctive attributes: the remarkable chalk soil and silex that define its terrain, along with its southeast-facing slopes dedicated primarily to the Chardonnay. Oenologist Daniel Thibault from Charles Heidsieck has described Montgueux as "the Montrachet of the Champagne country" due to these characteristics. The soil, from the Cretaceous period, allows for perfect ripening with the right amount of moisture. Notably, a significant share—over 50%—of Montgueux's harvest finds its way to renowned Champagne houses like Henriot, Louis Roederer, Veuve Clicquot, Charles, and Piper Heidsieck. Helene’s vineyards are kept healthy by a grass cover between the rows. Hélène's careful winemaking techniques and the age of the vineyards result in the production of generous, complex, and highly subtle wines. The vineyards are all 45 years old and allow for malolactic fermentation.  Adhering to an eco-conscious ethos, herbicides are avoided, and only environmentally friendly pesticides are employed on rare occasions. Helene's unwavering commitment to quality shines through in her confidential annual output of 25,000 bottles, as she remains steadfastly dedicated to crafting wines that authentically express their terroir.

Vines were first cultivated on the Montgueux hill in the 12th century, but almost disappeared at the end of the 1800s due to phylloxera. After the First World War, the Beaugrand family was the first to replant the hillsides and Montgueux was granted Champagne AOC status in 1927. The main street in Montgueux is named after Leon Beaugrand in honor of the family's role in achieving AOC status.