The winery
Leclaire-Thiefaine
Family-owned Champagne house based in the Côte des Blancs (Avize/Cramant), known for cuvées made exclusively from Chardonnay and limited-production wines focused on quality.
- Champagne (Côte des Blancs) · France
- Since 1878
- 2 products
The story
The Leclaire family has been established in the Côte des Blancs since 1878. The current name derives from the union of Reynald Leclaire and Virginie Thiefaine in 1991. The estate has been passed down through generations and today remains family-owned, with the new generation contributing to the evolution of the cuvées and the winemaking style.
Production philosophy
Production focused on showcasing the terroir of Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs, with an approach that blends respect for the Champenoise tradition and experimentation with new winemaking expressions. Vineyard work and grape selection aim to produce elegant, fresh bottles characterized by the purity of the grape variety.
Terroir and vineyards
Côte des Blancs, with vineyards located in the area's recognized crus; the grapes come from selected parcels that reflect the region's limestone character.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Chardonnay
- Hectares
- 3.0
What makes it distinctive
- Strong focus on Chardonnay.
- Family origins documented since 1878; current name since 1991.
- Vineyards in Grand Cru and Premier Cru villages in the Côte des Blancs.
- Limited-production, numbered cuvées intended for the restaurant trade and specialist selections.