Champagne Potel-Prieux

Champagne Potel-Prieux, Marne Valley in Venteuil: blanc de blancs and blanc de noirs, direct from the growers since 1640... Lire plus

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Champagne Potel-Prieux, history and ecological commitment since 1640

Champagne Potel-Prieux

A family estate founded in 1640 in Venteuil, in the Vallée de la Marne. 3 hectares on the right bank, the three Champagne varieties (Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay), around 30,000 bottles a year. Reasoned viticulture leaning towards ecology, in the process of HVE certification.

Champagne Potel-Prieux is an estate created by Charles Potel in 1640, the first winegrower recorded in the commune of Venteuil. The vineyard is spread over 3 hectares facing the right bank of the Vallée de la Marne. The estate grows the three emblematic Champagne varieties: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay, for around 30,000 bottles a year, spread across the various cuvees of the range.

A family estate of the Vallée de la Marne since 1640

Nearly four centuries after its creation by Charles Potel, Champagne Potel-Prieux continues a family history deeply rooted in Venteuil. The vineyard, on a human scale, spans 3 hectares facing the right bank of the Vallée de la Marne, a historic terroir of the Champagne vineyard. The range covers every style, from the blended brut to the brut nature with no dosage, by way of the rose, the vintage blanc de blancs and the blanc de noirs, for around 30,000 bottles a year.

An ecological commitment in the process of certification

The estate strives to work its vineyard with reasoned viticulture leaning towards ecology and is currently in the process of HVE (High Environmental Value) certification. An approach of respect for the terroir, in the continuity of a family estate attached to its land since 1640.

1640
founded
 Estate created by Charles Potel, the first winegrower recorded in Venteuil.
3
hectares
 On the right bank of the Vallée de la Marne, the three Champagne varieties.
30,000
bottles/year
 A production on a human scale, spread across the cuvees of the range.
HVE
in progress
 Reasoned viticulture leaning towards ecology, in the process of HVE certification.

The three emblematic Champagne varieties

The estate grows the three emblematic Champagne varieties: Pinot Noir, which brings structure and vinosity, Pinot Meunier, all fruit and roundness, and Chardonnay, a guarantee of finesse and minerality. From their blend or their solo expression come varied cuvees: the blended Brut Grande Réserve, the Brut Rosé, the Brut Nature with no dosage, the vintage 100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs and the Blanc de Noirs from black grapes. Each cuvee reflects the signature of the Venteuil terroir and the right bank of the Vallée de la Marne.

The cuvees of Champagne Potel-Prieux

From the signature cuvee to the vintage blanc de blancs, a complete range that explores every colour and every style of champagne. To discover direct.

Brut Grande Réserve

Brut - white, the emblematic cuvee

The estate's signature cuvee, a blend of the three Champagne varieties. A balanced, gourmet champagne, ideal as an aperitif or at the table. Also offered in a Sec version for lovers of gentler champagnes.

Potel Prieux Brut Rosé

Brut - rosé of the Vallée de la Marne

A rose of character, fruity and elegant, born on the right bank of the Vallée de la Marne. Gourmet and convivial, perfect over a meal or a moment of sharing.

Brut Nature

Brut Nature - no dosage

A champagne with no dosage, pure and vibrant, revealing the signature of the Venteuil terroir without adornment. Tension, precision and freshness for lovers of authenticity.

Blanc de Blancs « Les Crayères Folies »

Vintage - 100% Chardonnay

The estate's precision white, from Chardonnay alone and an exceptional vintage. Chiselled, mineral and luminous, it expresses the chalk of the Vallée de la Marne.

Blanc de Noirs « Les Gros Termes »

White - black grapes (Pinot)

A vinous, generous blanc de noirs, made from the estate's black grapes. Breadth, fruit and depth, a gastronomic champagne.

Discovery gift sets

Sets of 4 or 6 bottles

Two gift sets to explore the Potel-Prieux range, in 4 or 6 bottles. Perfect to give or to discover all the estate's cuvees.

A Venteuil grower since 1640, direct

Why choose the Potel-Prieux champagnes?

A historic estate. Created in 1640 by the first winegrower recorded in Venteuil, in the Vallée de la Marne.

A human-scale vineyard. 3 hectares on the right bank, around 30,000 bottles a year, the three Champagne varieties.

An ecological commitment. Reasoned viticulture leaning towards ecology, in the process of HVE certification.

A complete range. Brut Grande Réserve, Brut Rosé, Brut Nature, vintage Blanc de Blancs and Blanc de Noirs.

Frequently asked questions about Champagne Potel-Prieux

Which Champagne Potel-Prieux cuvee to choose between the Brut Grande Réserve, the Brut Rosé and the Blanc de Blancs?

For a balanced blended champagne, the Brut Grande Réserve, the estate's signature cuvee. For gourmandise, the fruity Brut Rosé. For purity, the Brut Nature with no dosage. And for finesse and minerality, the Blanc de Blancs Les Crayeres Folies, vintage and 100% Chardonnay. The Blanc de Noirs Les Gros Termes offers more breadth and vinosity.

Where is Champagne Potel-Prieux located?

In Venteuil (51480), in the Vallée de la Marne, in Champagne. The vineyard spans 3 hectares facing the right bank of the Vallée de la Marne, a historic terroir of the Champagne vineyard.

How long has Champagne Potel-Prieux existed?

Since 1640: the estate was created by Charles Potel, the first winegrower recorded in the commune of Venteuil. A family history of nearly four centuries, rooted in the Vallée de la Marne.

Is Champagne Potel-Prieux organic or HVE certified?

The estate works its vineyard with reasoned viticulture leaning towards ecology and is currently in the process of HVE (High Environmental Value) certification. To date, it is not certified organic; the HVE certification is being validated.

Which grape varieties make up Champagne Potel-Prieux?

The three emblematic Champagne varieties: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. They make up the estate's various cuvees, from the Blanc de Blancs (100% Chardonnay) to the Blanc de Noirs (black grapes).

What are the cuvees of Champagne Potel-Prieux?

The Brut Grande Réserve (and its Sec version), the Potel Prieux Brut Rosé, the Brut Nature (no dosage), the vintage Blanc de Blancs Les Crayeres Folies (100% Chardonnay) and the Blanc de Noirs Les Gros Termes. The estate also offers discovery gift sets of 4 or 6 bottles.

What is the Brut Grande Réserve of Potel-Prieux?

The estate's emblematic cuvee, a blend of the three Champagne varieties. Balanced and gourmet, it suits both the aperitif and the table. It also exists in a Sec version, gentler, for lovers of sweeter champagnes.

What is the Brut Nature?

A champagne with no dosage (no sugar added after disgorgement), pure and vibrant. It reveals the signature of the Venteuil terroir without adornment: tension, precision and freshness, for lovers of authenticity.

What is the Blanc de Blancs Les Crayères Folies?

The estate's precision white: a vintage champagne, made from 100% Chardonnay. Chiselled, mineral and luminous, it expresses the chalk of the Vallée de la Marne. Its name evokes the lieu-dit it comes from.

What is the Blanc de Noirs Les Gros Termes?

A vinous, generous blanc de noirs, made from the estate's black grapes (Pinot Noir and/or Pinot Meunier). Breadth, fruit and depth make it a gastronomic champagne. Its name evokes the lieu-dit it comes from.

How many bottles does Champagne Potel-Prieux produce?

The estate produces on average 30,000 bottles a year, spread across the various cuvees of the range, from a 3-hectare vineyard. A production on a human scale, in the tradition of a family estate.

Can you buy the Potel-Prieux 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, the Vallée de la Marne since 1640

Champagne Potel-Prieux: a family estate created in 1640 by Charles Potel, the first winegrower recorded in Venteuil (51480), in the Vallée de la Marne. 3 hectares facing the right bank, the three Champagne varieties (Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay), around 30,000 bottles a year. The estate works with reasoned viticulture leaning towards ecology and is in the process of HVE certification.

Cuvees: Brut Grande Réserve (and Sec version), Potel Prieux Brut Rosé, Brut Nature, vintage Blanc de Blancs Les Crayères Folies (100% Chardonnay) and Blanc de Noirs Les Gros Termes, plus discovery gift sets

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