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Champagne Roger-Constant Lemaire is renowned for producing rare and distinctive champagnes. The estate stands out by avoiding malo-lactic fermentation, a method used by only 10% of winemakers. This approach, combined with no filtration or fining, results in champagnes that are fresh, authentic, and mineral-rich. Since 2018, the estate has proudly held the organic classification HVE, reflecting its commitment to sustainable practices.
The Lemaire family's winemaking tradition began in the late 19th century in Hautvilliers, the birthplace of Champagne. It was here that gardener and poet Désiré Lemaire acquired the land that would become the Lemaire vineyards. His grandson, Roger Constant Lemaire, expanded the estate in 1945 and emphasized the importance of blending different grape varieties to craft high-quality Champagne. Today, the family continues to honor this legacy from their home in Villers-sous-Châtillon.
The Roger-Constant Lemaire family takes pride in their ecological practices, using only marine algae to protect their vines, eliminating the need for pesticides. Grapes are hand-harvested, with only the first press used in production. The non malo-lactic fermentation process preserves the natural acidity of the Champagne, resulting in a balanced sweetness that requires minimal cane sugar addition. All of their champagnes are crafted with an alcohol content of 12% by volume.
50 Rue De La Glaciere, Villers Sous Chatillon, 51700, France
Fresh, distinctive and artisan wine on the sunny slopes of Marne valley
Fresh, distinctive and artisan wine on the sunny slopes of Marne valley
Fresh, distinctive and artisan wine on the sunny slopes of Marne valley
Check out verified reviews from visitors who've enjoyed their time at Champagne Roger-Constant Lemaire.
Write a reviewA great family visit! We had a very pleasant time in a friendly and authentic atmosphere. Our guide was friendly, passionate and very professional, which made the experience even more enriching. We recommend this cellar to anyone who wants to discover the world of champagne while sharing a warm moment with enthusiasts. A great discovery not to be missed!
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Amazing Champagne domain utilizing non-malolactic fermentation practices... passionate wine (Champagne) making at its finest. Father & son with outstanding team creating and continuing history in the valley... thank you!
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The guide Mathilde is funny and explains the process and history very clearly with humor and good humor, a warm family business! I don't drink much but I enjoyed the champagne to taste
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This was a highlight of our time in Champagne! Matilde was wonderful as our host for our tasting, offering much background and lots of information about the wines. We especially enjoyed how she engaged us - she had tasting cards with notes of the aromas and flavours but showed them to us only after we had time to discover our own interpretations! The wines were indeed unique as we discovered after other tastings - I very much like their style of wines and am so glad we made a purchase. We are also grateful for Matilde’s recommendations for local restaurants which were both great experiences. I highly recommend you include this estate in your tour of the area.
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Eight of us came there a little unexpectedly but were warmly welcomed by Sébastien who told us all about champagne without malolactic fermentation. Tasting of 4 very fine champagnes, then tour of the cellars and wine cellars with the family. It was a very pleasant 2 hours and we were distributed with a few boxes! We will come back and I highly recommend it. Can't we put 6?
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