The vineyard

Our Vineyard represents the soils of Ardre Valley particularely well; aerated and living.  The plots of the Domaine are allocated on the lands of Lhéry and Courtagnon.

The organic culture practiced here reveals the minerality of the wines.

The soil

The vines of Lhéry develop on a sand, and tuffeau, clay and limestone soil.  Sand confers freshness to the grapes, and this refreshing bittersweet twist, so appreciated in Champagnes.

Courtagnon vines grow on a clay-limestone soil, bringing a rich complexity. Clay contributes to roundness and upcoming structure of the cuvées.

The limestone brings citrus notes, minerality and acidity, a guarantee of durability and ageing.

The climate

Domaine Elemart Robion’s vines are subject to a climatic influence known as ocean-continental transition.  This influence is characterized by two key elements.

First one being the wind.  Rather fresh and constant, the wind’s blow dries the vines, thus contributing to the grapes’ sanitary quality.

Second one being the rain, also coming on a regular basis.  It finds, in the soil’s aerated nature, a precious ally for the vines’ nutrition and health preservation.

Exposure

The plots are mainly facing South/South-West.  They consequently benefit of profitable sun exposure for the good development of the grapes.  The slopes are gentle, facilitating the manual work required by the organic approach.  This also allows naturally drainage, thus leading to a perfect hydration of the vines, roots being regularly watered from the surface to the depth of the soil.

Wine population

The vine population of Domaine Elemart Robion has a majority of Meunier. It is the main variety of the Valley, as it finds the ideal developing conditions.

Chardonnay comes in second. The winegrowers have preferred truffeau clay to give Chardonnay a distinctive and flattering originality.

A few acres of Pinot Noir are planted, which will, if needed, bring structure and body to the wines.

Finally, a couple of vines of a little-known and confidential variety, Petit Meslier, bring a rare value in Champagne.

Expressions

Our vine population gives a rich diversity of expressions.

Meunier offers major style, made of greatly balanced delicacy and fruit.

Chardonnay is the bearer of fineness, freshness and elegance, enriched by a delightful suppleness, whereas Pinot Noir brings power and vinosity.

At last, but not least, Petit Meslier, old grape variety of Champagne, promises exquisite surprises with its unexpected and pronounced white fruits aromas.