The winery
Champagne Alain Mercier
Small, family-run Champagne house based in Passy‑sur‑Marne, producing cuvées that showcase the terroir of the Vallée de la Marne.
- Champagne — Vallée de la Marne · France
- Since 1910
- 5 products
The story
A family-owned estate located in Passy‑sur‑Marne; management has passed from generation to generation and, according to the Guide Hachette, the estate is recorded as founded in 1910. The Mercier family have maintained direct production and sales of their cuvées, with most winemaking operations carried out on-site.
Production philosophy
Artisanal production that prioritizes the traditional methods of Champagne: all the delicate stages of winemaking are carried out on site. The house offers interpretations of the terroir that aim to express the character of the vineyards of the Vallée de la Marne.
Terroir and vineyards
Vallée de la Marne, Aisne department — western part of the valley, in the Champagne region.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Meunier
- Pinot Noir
- Hectares
- 9.0
- Bottles per year
- 80000
What makes it distinctive
- Based in Passy-sur-Marne, in the heart of the Vallée de la Marne.
- Grower‑producer: production and bottling carried out at the estate.
- Representative cuvées: HOLO, NEON and other labels such as BLCK and Sagacité.
- Mentioned in industry guides and directories.
- Memberships / recognition: Vigneron Indépendant; participation in local programs/badges.