Champagne Gilles Planson

Champagne Gilles Planson

A family estate of 3 hectares in Festigny, in the heart of the Vallee de la Marne. Created by Gilles Planson in 1984, run with his wife Nathalie using sustainable (raisonnee) viticulture. The three Champagne grapes, with Meunier as signature. Cuvees Origin'Elle, Es'Sens Pur Meunier, Perle de Nacre, d'Ivoire and de Rosé, Élégance and Ratafia.

The story of a passionate couple in the heart of the Vallee de la Marne. Located in Festigny, Domaine Planson is a true love story between a man, a woman and their Champagne terroir. In 1984, at just 23 years old, Gilles Planson decided to bring his dream to life: to create his own champagne. He bought a ruined farm in Neuville, his family's land, which he patiently transformed into a wine estate full of soul and character.

Origin'Elle

Brut - Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in equal parts

A perfect alchemy between Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay brought together in equal parts. This cuvee expresses all the purity of the terroir and the balance sought by Nathalie and Gilles in their blends. The estate's signature, complete and harmonious.

Es'Sens Pur Meunier

Brut - 100% Meunier, a tribute to the king grape

A vibrant champagne, a tribute to the king grape of the estate. Fruity, warm and full of energy, it embodies Gilles's personality: passionate, precise and creative. Its fine bubbles evoke the purr of an old engine, a nod to the winegrower's mechanical passion: a true fuel of emotions.

Perle de Nacre

Brut - 55% Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir, 15% Chardonnay

A Meunier-dominant blend that stands out for its discreet, balanced fruit. A fine, harmonious bubble, ideal for every occasion. Also available in a Demi-Sec version and in a half-bottle.

Perle d'Ivoire

Brut - 85% Meunier, 15% Chardonnay

A champagne with expressive fruit, dominated by Meunier and completed by Chardonnay. Rich and ample, it perfectly accompanies a full meal, from start to finish.

Perle de Rosé

Rosé - Meunier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay (20% Coteaux Champenois)

Subtle and delicate, this cuvee reveals the finesse of red fruits thanks to a balanced blend of Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, including 20% of still Coteaux Champenois wines. Alongside, the Sélection Rosé, more vinous, with a bright pink robe and an expressive nose of red fruits.

Élégance

Vintage Brut - 20% Meunier, 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay

From a single harvest year, this cuvee combines Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It perfectly embodies its name: a refined, fine and persistent champagne, the most elegant expression of the estate.

The artisan champagne of the Vallee de la Marne, direct

The spirit of Domaine Planson

A family estate born in 1984 from the passion of Gilles and Nathalie Planson, 3 hectares of sustainable viticulture in the heart of the Vallee de la Marne, Meunier as signature and a range of sincere artisan champagnes, from the brut Origin'Elle to the pure Meunier Es'Sens, through the Perles and the Élégance cuvee. Nothing is standardised, everything is emotion.

What gives the champagnes of Domaine Planson their freshness and singular fruit?

The secret lies in Meunier, the signature grape of the Vallee de la Marne, which holds a central place at the estate: its generous fruit, roundness and freshness bring balance and gourmandise to the cuvees. Add sustainable (raisonnee) viticulture, manual harvesting, careful vinification and patient ageing, and you get champagnes of a rare authenticity and great aromatic expression, a reflection of the work of two passionate artisans, Gilles and Nathalie Planson.

Where is Domaine Planson (Champagne Gilles Planson) located?

In Festigny (51700), in the heart of the Vallee de la Marne, in Champagne. The estate farms 3 hectares of vines, on the family land where Gilles Planson bought and transformed an old farm in Neuville.

Who are Gilles and Nathalie Planson?

A passionate couple in the heart of the Vallee de la Marne. In 1984, at just 23 years old, Gilles Planson decided to create his own champagne: he bought a ruined farm in Neuville, his family's land, which he patiently transformed into an estate full of soul. Alongside Nathalie, his wife, he now farms 3 hectares of vines, with passion, savoir-faire and a sincere approach to wine.

Is Domaine Planson organic?

The estate farms its 3 hectares using sustainable (raisonnee) viticulture, in a committed approach towards sustainable winegrowing and respect for living things. It does not claim organic certification, but each parcel is worked with precision, respecting nature and the rhythms of the vine, with manual harvesting.

Which grapes does Domaine Planson grow?

The three Champagne grapes: Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Meunier, the signature grape of the Vallee de la Marne, holds a central place: its generous fruit, roundness and freshness bring balance and gourmandise to the estate's cuvees.

What are the cuvees of Domaine Planson?

A complete range of champagnes: Origin'Elle (the three grapes in equal parts), Es'Sens Pur Meunier (100% Meunier), Perle de Nacre, Perle d'Ivoire and Perle de Rosé, the Sélection Rosé, the vintage cuvee Élégance, as well as the Ratafia Champenois and its Prestige version. Assortments (Trilogie, 3 Nuances de Meunier) are also offered.

What is the Origin'Elle cuvee?

The estate's signature cuvee: a perfect alchemy between Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay brought together in equal parts. It expresses all the purity of the terroir and the balance sought by Nathalie and Gilles in their blends, complete and harmonious.

What is the Es'Sens Pur Meunier cuvee?

A 100% Meunier champagne, vibrant, a tribute to the king grape of the estate. Fruity, warm and full of energy, it embodies Gilles's personality. Its fine bubbles evoke the purr of an old engine, a nod to his mechanical passion: a true fuel of emotions.

What is the difference between Perle de Nacre, Perle d'Ivoire and Perle de Rosé?

Three Meunier-dominant blends: the Perle de Nacre (55% Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir, 15% Chardonnay), with discreet, balanced fruit; the Perle d'Ivoire (85% Meunier, 15% Chardonnay), rich and ample, for a full meal; and the Perle de Rosé, subtle and delicate, revealing the finesse of red fruits with 20% of still Coteaux Champenois wines.

What is the Élégance cuvee?

A vintage cuvee, from a single harvest year, combining 20% Meunier, 40% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. It perfectly embodies its name: a refined, fine and persistent champagne, the most elegant expression of the estate.

Does Domaine Planson produce Ratafia?

Yes: the estate makes a Ratafia Champenois and a Prestige version, sweet, round aperitifs made from grape must and Champagne brandy (18 percent vol). The Prestige version stands out for its luxurious presentation and aromatic intensity.

Can you buy the Domaine Planson champagnes directly?

Yes: the cuvees are available here, direct from the estate, carefully shipped across France and Europe.

Direct from the estate, the authentic champagne of the Vallee de la Marne

Domaine Planson (Champagne Gilles Planson): a family estate of 3 hectares in Festigny, in the heart of the Vallee de la Marne. Created by Gilles Planson in 1984, run with his wife Nathalie using sustainable (raisonnee) viticulture. The three Champagne grapes (Meunier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay), with Meunier as signature; manual harvesting, careful vinification, patient ageing.

Cuvees Origin'Elle (the 3 grapes in equal parts), Es'Sens Pur Meunier (100% Meunier), Perle de Nacre, Perle d'Ivoire, Perle de Rosé, Sélection Rosé, Élégance (vintage) and Ratafia Champenois & Prestige