The winery
Éric Taillet
Champagne house located in Baslieux‑sous‑Châtillon (Vallée de la Marne), recognized for its predominant use of Pinot Meunier and for viticultural practices focused on sustainability.
- Champagne · France
- Since 1961
- 3 products
The story
The Taillet family began selling its first bottles in 1961. Today the winery is run by Eric Taillet’s generation, who has continued the family tradition by showcasing Pinot Meunier in the Vallée de la Marne. Industry sources report that Eric took over from his father in the 1990s and that the house continues to develop its range of cuvées while maintaining an artisanal approach.
Production philosophy
Strong focus on soil and biodiversity: they work to maintain a "living soil" by reducing chemical inputs, promoting cover crops and replanting trees. In the winery they prioritize precision in pressing, mixed vinification methods and extended aging on the lees to preserve typicity and freshness.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyard located in the heart of the Marne Valley, in Baslieux‑sous‑Châtillon; marly‑clayey soils with deposits of limestone and flint, an environment particularly favourable to Pinot Meunier.
Awards and recognition
Mentions and ratings in specialized guides and magazines; presence of scores for some cuvées in wine guides.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Pinot Meunier
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Noir
- Hectares
- 5.75
What makes it distinctive
- Strong focus on Pinot Meunier
- Sustainability-focused viticultural practices: VDC/HVE and reported organic conversion.
- Winery with winemaking in stainless steel and wood, and extended aging on the lees.
- Based in Baslieux‑sous‑Châtillon, Vallée de la Marne — visits by appointment.
- A range of cuvées including blends and single-vineyard bottlings, with some cuvées 100% Meunier.
