Emmanuel Brochet is the first generation Champagne grower. In 1997, he took over the family parcels in the 1er cru village of Villers-auxNoeuds when the last lease to the land had expired. His first vintage sold under his own name is 2003.
Based in Montagne de Reims, Emmanuel farms 2.5ha of vines all within the lieu-dit (single vineyard) of Le Mont Benoit, the east-facing hillside parcel and made of clay & limestone over chalksoil. All three of the principal Champagne varietals are planted with the oldest section at the top of the slope planted uniquely to Meunier and Chardonnay which dated back to 1962.
In 2011, the estate was certified organic though Emmanuel has farmed for the last 10 years without any chemicals. While he doesn’t believe that organic viticulture will always necessarily result in better wine, he does it out of respect for the land. Emmanuel’s theme is pleasure: he wants to work in the vineyards, and in the cellar with pleasure. Brochet wants to pay attention to every detail in the production of his Champagnes. His concept is very simple, “put the good juice in barrel and you will have good wines”.
Emmanuel currently produces three distinct wines: Le Mont Benoit, Haut Chardonnay and Les Hauts Meunier. His wines are very pure and showing minerality combined with ripeness and great pleasure, with beautiful acidity.
