The Josselin family have been winegrowers for generations, acquiring their first vineyard in 1854 on the land abutting Gyé sur Seine, a champagne village crossed by the Seine river.
Starting with some parcels inherited from his parents, Jean Josselin labored hard and built his vineyards among the best hillsides of the region, replete with evocative names: Beauregard, Davasgné, Cosvigne.
In 1957, the great champagne adventure began, when ...
The vineyards of the Côte des Bar, located 150km from Epernay and 200km from Reims, are crossed by two rivers: the Seine and the Aube. The region extends from Bar-sur-Seine to Bar-sur-Aube, and includes the famous vineyards of Les Riceys.
Our village of Gyé-sur-Seine is in the southern part of the Champagne region, in the heart of the Seine Valley.
The Côte des Bar became part of the official Champagne region at the beginning of the 20th...
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Pressing After the delicate stage of the harvest comes the pressing, always respecting the traditions and rules of the champagne appellation. The grapes are pressed as soon as possible after collection, in order to avoid coloration of the juice from the skins. The choice of a traditional "cock" style winepress allows for a gentle and slow press. It treats the different areas of the grape berries with respect, and enables... |
What does the status « independent winegrower » mean for a farmer in champagne?
The independent winegrower produces his champagne or his wine with the fruit of his culture from his lands.
Here are what the rules require: A member of the Regional Federation of Independent Winegrowers:
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