The Story
The Champagne "Special Club" vintage is a blend of the most outstanding wines from an exceptional year. Composed of wines from 6 to 8 vineyards, this very exclusive Champagne is rarely made due the exacting standards ensured by the "Club des Viticulteurs Champenois" - an exclusive club of only 40 members, grouped from all parts of Champagne with one common aim: to create the greatest Champagnes.
The "Champagne Special Club" is indeed very s...
Wine Information
"Fruit of a strict selection, this is the most vigilant of our soils and the summit of our vintages.”
The assembly is composed exclusively of chardonnay, originating mostly of "Cramant Grand Cru" and of old vines (50% of our vines are more than 40 years old, the two "doyennes" are 80 years old...). 20 to 30% of the assembly originate from our vineyard of "Cuis 1er Cru". This cuvée confers complexity and longevity.
The Special Club cuvée,...
Vintage 2002
A cold winter and a mild late spring cued for a perfect June allowing early and fast flowering. Outstanding weather conditions prevailed and the season went on without dramatic turns. Rains in August raised concerns regarding gray rot, but finally sunshine and dry conditions throughout September resulted in an abundant crop of largely healthy fruit (11,930 kg/ha). Dehydration due to wind further aided in achieving perfect ripeness and addition...
