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Champagne Charles Clément
Champagne Charles Clément: The cooperative soul of the Côte des Bar...
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Champagne Charles Clément, the cooperative soul of the Côte des Bar
Champagne Charles Clément
A cooperative champagne cellar of the Côte des Bar, in the south of Champagne, in Colombe-le-Sec (10200). 60 winegrowers united over 120 hectares since 1956. Authentic, accessible champagnes, marked by Pinot Noir, the king variety of the house.
In the south of Champagne, on the luminous slopes of the Côte des Bar, Champagne Charles Clement embodies a collective, committed and deeply human vision of wine. Here, it is not a few isolated hectares, but 60 united winegrowers who together farm 120 hectares of vines, with the same demand for quality and a sincere attachment to their terroir. This cooperative adventure gives birth to authentic, expressive and accessible champagnes, faithful to the Aube identity: fruit, freshness and above all a signature marked by Pinot Noir, the king variety of the house.
A story of solidarity born in 1956
The story begins on 29 September 1956, when 22 visionary winegrowers decided to pool their resources and their know-how. At the outset, the cellar had only 18 hectares and a single press. Very quickly, the collective momentum attracted other growers from neighbouring villages such as Rouvres-les-Vignes or Lignol-le-Chateau. With the gradual expansion of the vineyard, the cooperative crossed a key milestone in 1972, the year of the marketing of the first bottles. Set in Colombe-le-Sec, near Bar-sur-Aube and Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises, the cellar belongs to a village steeped in history, whose name, from Colombarium, recalls the old dovecotes and the limestone plateau that still shapes the character of the wines.
A 120-hectare vineyard in the heart of the Côte des Bar
Spread over several villages, the vineyard offers a true mosaic of soils and exposures, ideal for blending. The vines are planted with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, expressing all the diversity of the Côte des Bar. Pinot Noir, omnipresent, brings structure, gourmandise and depth: it forms the backbone of the Charles Clement style.
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Between Champagne tradition and controlled modernity
From the vine to bottling, the house moves forward with a clear line: to preserve the Champagne traditions while integrating modern techniques to gain precision and consistency. Every viticultural decision is guided by respect for the land, for a well-tended vine is the key to a great champagne. Behind the environmental approaches, there is above all an intimate relationship with the terroir, passed down from generation to generation. The cooperative model becomes here a real strength: the pooling of skills, the transmission of know-how and a collective solidity, in a demanding agricultural context.
The cuvees of Champagne Charles Clément
From the Cuvée Tradition Brut to the Blanc de Blancs and Blanc de Noirs single-varietals, by way of the Cuvée des Vignerons, the Rosé, the Millésimé 2018 and the Ratafia and Marc de Champagne specialities, a range faithful to the identity of the Côte des Bar. To discover direct.
Cuvée Tradition and Cuvée des Vignerons
Brut, Demi-Sec - a tribute to the collective
The Cuvée Tradition Brut, balanced and fresh, ideal as an aperitif (also in Demi-Sec, gourmet and fruity), and the Cuvée des Vignerons, intense and expressive, a tribute to the collective. The heart of the range, marked by Pinot Noir.
Blanc de Blancs & Blanc de Noirs
Cuvée 100% Chardonnay and 100% Pinot Noir
The Cuvée 100% Chardonnay, a Blanc de Blancs all in finesse, and the Cuvée 100% Pinot Noir, a lively, fleshy Blanc de Noirs. Two single-varietals that reveal the two faces of the Côte des Bar.
Cuvée Rosé and Cuvée Spéciale
Fruity rosé & delicate cuvee
The Cuvée Rosé, fresh, elegant and gourmet, and the Cuvée Spéciale, delicate and airy. Champagnes of pleasure and sharing, faithful to the Aube identity.
Millésimé, Ratafia and Marc de Champagne
Cuvee for ageing & Champagne specialities
The Millésimé 2018, complex and structured, built for ageing. And the house specialities: the Ratafia de Champagne, a fruity, generous aperitif, and the Marc de Champagne, a powerful, authentic digestif.
A 120-hectare vineyard in the Côte des Bar
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Spread over several villages, the vineyard offers a mosaic of soils and exposures, ideal for blending. Pinot Noir, omnipresent, brings structure, gourmandise and depth: the backbone of the Charles Clement style.
A cooperative since 1956
60 winegrowers united in Colombé-le-Sec
Born on 29 September 1956 in Colombe-le-Sec, the cooperative today brings together 60 winegrowers over 120 hectares. A collective model that pools skills and passes on know-how, in the heart of the Côte des Bar.
The Pinot Noir of the Côte des Bar, direct from the cellar
Why choose a Champagne Charles Clément?
A cooperative adventure. 60 winegrowers united over 120 hectares since 1956, in the Côte des Bar.
The signature of Pinot Noir. The king variety of the house: structure, gourmandise and depth.
Accessible champagnes. Authentic and expressive, made for sharing, faithful to the Aube.
A complete range. From the Brut Tradition to the single-varietals, rosé, vintage, Ratafia and Marc.
Frequently asked questions about Champagne Charles Clément
Which Champagne Charles Clément to choose?
For an aperitif, the Cuvée Tradition Brut; for a Blanc de Blancs all in finesse, the Cuvée 100% Chardonnay; for a lively, fleshy Blanc de Noirs, the Cuvée 100% Pinot Noir; for a gourmet rosé, the Cuvée Rosé; for ageing, the Millésimé 2018 or the Cuvée Spéciale.
Where is Champagne Charles Clément located?
In Colombe-le-Sec (10200), in the heart of the Côte des Bar, in the south of Champagne, near Bar-sur-Aube and Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises. A cooperative of 60 winegrowers on a limestone plateau.
Is Champagne Charles Clément organic?
The house runs a sustainable viticulture, in respect of the land and the terroir, passed down from generation to generation. The cooperative highlights environmental approaches; it is not certified organic.
Which grape varieties for the Charles Clément Champagnes?
The three Champagne varieties: Pinot Noir, the king variety and backbone of the style, completed by Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. This blend expresses all the diversity of the Côte des Bar.
What are the cuvees of Champagne Charles Clément?
Cuvée Tradition (Brut and Demi-Sec), Cuvée des Vignerons, Cuvée 100% Chardonnay (Blanc de Blancs), Cuvée 100% Pinot Noir (Blanc de Noirs), Cuvée Rosé, Cuvée Spéciale, Millésimé 2018, as well as the Ratafia and the Marc de Champagne.
What is the Cuvée Tradition Brut?
The house's signature cuvee: a balanced, fresh champagne, marked by Pinot Noir, ideal as an aperitif. Available in half-bottle, bottle, magnum, jeroboam and methuselah. The best entry point into the Charles Clement style.
What is the Cuvée des Vignerons?
An intense, expressive cuvee, a tribute to the collective of the cooperative's 60 winegrowers. It embodies the spirit of mutual aid and the shared know-how that make the house's identity, in the heart of the Côte des Bar.
What is the difference between the Blanc de Blancs and the Blanc de Noirs Charles Clément?
The Cuvée 100% Chardonnay is a Blanc de Blancs, all in finesse and freshness; the Cuvée 100% Pinot Noir is a Blanc de Noirs, lively and fleshy, more structured. Two single-varietals that reveal the two faces of the Côte des Bar.
What is the Côte des Bar?
The southern part of the Champagne vineyard, in the Aube, on Kimmeridgian limestone soils. Renowned for its ripe, fruity Pinots Noirs, it gives gourmet, sunny champagnes. It is the terroir of the Charles Clement house.
What are the Ratafia and the Marc de Champagne?
Two specialities of the region: the Ratafia de Champagne, a fruity, generous aperitif made from the blend of must and alcohol; the Marc de Champagne, a powerful digestif distilled from the grape marc. Two Champagne traditions of the house.
What is a cooperative cellar in Champagne?
A cellar that brings together several winegrowers, here 60, who pool their grapes, know-how and resources to make and market their champagnes together. Charles Clement, founded in 1956, is a fine example.
Can you buy the Charles Clément Champagnes directly?
Yes: the cuvees are available here, direct from the house, shipped with care, across France and Europe.
Direct from the cellar, the cooperative champagne of the Côte des Bar
Champagne Charles Clement: a cooperative champagne cellar of the Côte des Bar, in the south of Champagne, in Colombe-le-Sec (10200, Aube), near Bar-sur-Aube and Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises. Founded on 29 September 1956, it today brings together 60 winegrowers over 120 hectares. Grapes: Pinot Noir (king), Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, on a limestone plateau. Sustainable viticulture and respect for the terroir.
Cuvees: Cuvée Tradition (Brut and Demi-Sec), Cuvée des Vignerons, Cuvée 100% Chardonnay (Blanc de Blancs), Cuvée 100% Pinot Noir (Blanc de Noirs), Cuvée Rosé, Cuvée Spéciale, Millésimé 2018, Ratafia and Marc de Champagne
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