Champagne Gatinois

Champagne GATINOIS is produced using Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes grown on the family’s 7 hectares of vineyards (“Récoltant-Manipulant” Winegrower-producer status). We work independently, with an in-depth understanding of all stages of the wine and champagne making process, from the vine to the champagne flute. Our objective is simple yet complex: we want our champagne to be a reflection of its outstanding terroir.

Since Nicolas LE CACH...

The name Aÿ dates back to the Roman era and the village is said to have been founded by a certain Ageius. Although there were vineyards in Aÿ 2,000 years ago, this hillside village owes its reputation to the French King Henri IV, who used to introduce himself as “His majesty of Aÿ and Gonesse, the Lord of good wine and good bread”.

Aÿ was therefore known for its sparkling wines as far back as the Middle Ages, even before the “official” birt...

During the harvesting, which takes place in a family atmosphere, the grapes are collected by hand and carefully sorted in the vineyards. The Maison GATINOIS is one of the few remaining Champagne houses to select only the grapes that fully deserve their place in the final blend. The other grapes are systematically discarded. The careful selection process also extends to the parcels : only those in the heart of the terroir, the oldest and the be...