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Champagne Lionel Girard & Fils
Champagne Lionel Girard & Fils, Marne Valley: meunier-led cuvées, guide-listed, direct from the growers...
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Champagne Lionel Girard & Fils, an awarded and renowned terroir champagne
Champagne Lionel Girard & Fils
A family estate in la Neuville-aux-Larris (51480), on the right bank of the Vallée de la Marne. 3.20 hectares across three communes, facing due South, a strong Meunier identity. Certified HVE and VDC, no herbicides. A terroir champagne awarded several times (Bettane & Desseauve, Guide Hachette).
Located in the commune of la Neuville-aux-Larris, the Lionel Girard & Fils estate, facing due South, produces a quality champagne true to its terroir and brings lustre to its appellation. By preserving the respect for family values and traditions passed down over several generations, the estate has been able to highlight and make its own the qualities and flavours of a great champagne. Awarded several times, notably by the famous Bettane & Desseauve, and recommended by the Guide Hachette des vins, it has repeatedly demonstrated the greatness of its champagnes.
A family history over four generations
The estate's history spans four generations. Arthur Devillers planted the first vines in the 1920s; Andree and Edmond Girard began vinifying in the 1960s; Lionel Girard gave his name to the brand in 1983; and the fourth generation took over the estate in 2018. The 3.20-hectare vineyard spans three communes on the right bank of the Vallée de la Marne: la Neuville-aux-Larris, Fleury-la-Riviere and Montigny-sous-Chatillon. A terroir facing due South, marked by the identity of Meunier.
An awarded and renowned terroir champagne
Certified HVE (High Environmental Value) and VDC (Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne), the estate has abandoned herbicides in favour of mechanical soil work. A commitment to the terroir praised by critics: awarded several times by Bettane & Desseauve and recommended by the Guide Hachette des vins.
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A Vallée de la Marne terroir, with a strong Meunier identity
On the right bank of the Vallée de la Marne, the estate grows the three Champagne varieties, with a strong Meunier identity, the king grape of this terroir, alongside Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Facing due South, the vineyard yields ripe, expressive champagnes, marked by the fruit and generosity of Meunier. The estate also offers a 100% Meunier cuvee that puts this grape in the spotlight, as well as parcel cuvees such as Les Vignes du Mont'igny, from a precise lieu-dit.
The cuvees of Champagne Lionel Girard & Fils
From the signature terroir cuvee to the vintage, by way of the precision extra-brut and the 100% Meunier cuvee, a complete range to discover direct.
Brut Terre des Larris
Brut - white, the signature terroir cuvee
The estate's signature cuvee, a faithful expression of the Neuville-aux-Larris terroir. A balanced, gourmet brut champagne, marked by the Meunier identity of the Vallée de la Marne.
Brut Terre des Larris Rosé
Brut - rosé of the Vallée de la Marne
The rose version of the signature cuvee: fruity, elegant and gourmet. A champagne for sharing, born on the right bank of the Vallée de la Marne.
Brut Les Vignes du Mont'igny
Brut - white, single-vineyard (also in magnum)
A parcel cuvee from the Montigny lieu-dit, fuller and deeper. Also offered in magnum, it reveals the signature of a precise terroir.
The Extra-Brut: Origine & Balade en mer
Extra-Brut - white, low dosage
Two extra-brut with minimal dosage, pure and taut: Origine and Balade en mer. Precision champagnes, for lovers of vibrant, gastronomic wines.
Brut Cambium 2016
Brut - vintage
The estate's vintage cuvee, on the 2016 vintage. A champagne to keep, born of a single year, that gains complexity and depth over time.
100% Meunier
White - single-variety Meunier
A 100% Meunier cuvee, the king grape of the Vallée de la Marne. Generous, fruity and vinous, it honours the identity of the terroir in its purest form.
An awarded terroir champagne, direct
Why choose the Lionel Girard & Fils champagnes?
A terroir champagne. Right bank of the Vallée de la Marne, facing due South, a strong Meunier identity.
A family estate. Four generations since the 1920s, 3.20 hectares across three communes.
A sustainable commitment. Certified HVE and VDC, no herbicides, mechanical soil work.
Awarded champagnes. Awarded several times by Bettane & Desseauve, recommended by the Guide Hachette.
Frequently asked questions about Champagne Lionel Girard & Fils
Which cuvee of Champagne Lionel Girard & Fils to choose to discover this Vallée de la Marne terroir?
To discover the estate's signature, the Brut Terre des Larris (or its Rosé version). For a fuller parcel cuvee, Les Vignes du Mont'igny. For purity and tension, the extra-brut Origine and Balade en mer. For keeping, the vintage Cambium 2016. And for the identity of the terroir, the 100% Meunier cuvee.
Where is Champagne Lionel Girard & Fils located?
The estate is based in la Neuville-aux-Larris (51480), on the right bank of the Vallée de la Marne, facing due South. The vineyard spans three communes: la Neuville-aux-Larris, Fleury-la-Riviere and Montigny-sous-Chatillon.
What is the history of Champagne Lionel Girard & Fils?
A family history over four generations. Arthur Devillers planted the first vines in the 1920s; Andree and Edmond Girard began vinifying in the 1960s; Lionel Girard gave his name to the brand in 1983; the fourth generation took over the estate in 2018, continuing the family values and traditions.
Is Champagne Lionel Girard & Fils organic or certified?
The estate is certified HVE (High Environmental Value) and VDC (Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne). It has abandoned herbicides in favour of mechanical soil work. To date, it is not certified organic, but follows a sustainable approach that respects the terroir.
Which grape varieties make up Champagne Lionel Girard & Fils?
The three Champagne varieties, with a strong Meunier identity, the king grape of the Vallée de la Marne, alongside Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The estate also offers a 100% Meunier cuvee that puts this variety in the spotlight.
What are the cuvees of Champagne Lionel Girard & Fils?
The Brut Terre des Larris (white and rosé), the Brut Les Vignes du Mont'igny (also in magnum), the extra-brut Origine and Balade en mer, the vintage Cambium 2016 and the 100% Meunier cuvee. A range that explores the styles and parcels of the estate.
What is the Brut Terre des Larris?
The estate's signature cuvee, a faithful expression of the Neuville-aux-Larris terroir. A balanced, gourmet brut champagne, marked by the Meunier identity of the Vallée de la Marne. It also exists in a rosé version.
What is the Les Vignes du Mont'igny cuvee?
A parcel cuvee from the Montigny lieu-dit, fuller and deeper than the signature cuvee. It reveals the precision of a specific terroir and also comes in magnum.
What is the 100% Meunier cuvee?
A cuvee made from 100% Meunier, the emblematic grape of the Vallée de la Marne. Generous, fruity and vinous, it expresses the identity of the terroir in its purest form.
What is the Cambium 2016 cuvee?
The estate's vintage cuvee, on the 2016 vintage. A champagne to keep, born of a single exceptional year, that gains complexity and depth over time.
Has Champagne Lionel Girard & Fils won awards?
Yes: the estate has been awarded several times, notably by the famous Bettane & Desseauve guide, and recommended by the Guide Hachette des vins, a testament to the consistent quality of its champagnes.
Can you buy the Lionel Girard & Fils champagnes directly?
Yes: the cuvees are available here, direct from the winegrower, shipped with care and packaging adapted to the transport of champagne, across France and Europe.
Direct from the winegrower, an awarded terroir champagne
Champagne Lionel Girard & Fils: a family estate in la Neuville-aux-Larris (51480), on the right bank of the Vallée de la Marne. 3.20 hectares across three communes (la Neuville-aux-Larris, Fleury-la-Riviere, Montigny-sous-Chatillon), facing due South, a strong Meunier identity alongside Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Four generations since the 1920s. Certified HVE and VDC, no herbicides, mechanical soil work. Awarded several times by Bettane & Desseauve and recommended by the Guide Hachette des vins.
Cuvees: Brut Terre des Larris (white and rosé), Brut Les Vignes du Mont'igny (also in magnum), Extra-Brut Origine, Extra-Brut Balade en mer, Brut Cambium 2016 (vintage) and 100% Meunier