Clément & Fils - Congy

Founded at the beginning of the 20th century in Congy, the Clément family has historically had farming roots, always being closely connected to the land through livestock breeding, milk production, agriculture, and, of course, viticulture. Now in its fourth generation of Récoltant-Manipulant, today it is Aurélien who manages the 6.5 hectares of vineyards—5.5 of which are located in the Coteaux du Petit Morin in Congy and Coizard-Joches, and 1 hectare in Les Riceys in the south of the Aube. The winery preserves the unique know-how of Champagne production throughout the entire process. Aurélien carried out his first harvest in 2017. All stages of production are done entirely by hand: bottling, riddling, disgorging, and packaging. The soils, rich in clay and flint, form a thick layer over the bedrock, which is essential for the development of the vine's roots: chalk. Once expressed in the wines, the clay lends roundness and body to the texture, while the chalk brings out the distinctive minerality and savoriness that characterize Champagne.