Chamery Champagne house with a 10 hectare organic vineyard and cuvées built from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier.
The producer
Based primarily in Chamery, La Maison Guerlet-Deguerne farms Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier under organic certification. Victorien, Florian and Arthur produce the Champagnes, continuing a family line that began with Arthur Deguerne. Blanc de Noirs, Blanc de Blancs and Extra Brut separate the range by grape composition and time in the cellar. The house also makes Rosé and La Vigneulle Premier Cru 2017.
Known for
Organic Champagne with long cellar ageing
Notable facts
The first family cuvées were produced by Arthur Deguerne in 1872.
The estate operates 10 hectares of vineyards.
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier are planted in equal proportions.
The entire vineyard has been certified organic since 2023.
Guerlet-Deguerne Extra Brut ages for a minimum of 48 months in the cellar.
The story
Arthur's First Cuvées
In 1872, Arthur Deguerne produced the first cuvées of the family production. The present generation comprises three brothers, Victorien, Florian and Arthur, who produce the Champagnes from an estate based primarily in Chamery. The vineyard covers 10 hectares, with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier planted in equal proportions. Since 2023, the entire vineyard has been certified organic. The current estate works from Arthur's family production with organic certification across the vineyard.
From the atlas
La Maison Guerlet-Deguerne
Champagne house farming Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier with organic certification across its vineyard.
At A Glance
Field
Detail
Region
Champagne
Vineyard
10 hectares
Main grapes
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier
Cuvée
Guerlet-Deguerne Extra Brut
Defining practice
Organic viticulture
The Producer
Victorien, Florian and Arthur are the three brothers who produce the Champagnes at La Maison Guerlet-Deguerne. The family production began with Arthur Deguerne, who produced the first cuvées in 1872.
The entire vineyard has been certified organic since 2023. Biologic viticulture means no synthetic products are used. The house also carries out no malolactic fermentation. This keeps more malic acidity in the base wine, instead of converting it into softer lactic acidity.
Place
The estate is based primarily in Chamery, a village in Champagne. Its vineyard uses Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier in equal proportions.
In general wine terms, Chardonnay contributes acidity and citrus, Pinot Noir brings body and red fruit, and Meunier tends toward softer fruit. The equal planting gives the house three different starting points for its cuvées.
Wines
Guerlet-Deguerne Blanc de Noirs brings together 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier, with 24 months in the cellar. The palate has roundness and exceptional length. Guerlet-Deguerne Blanc de Blancs is 100% Chardonnay, aged 36 months in the cellar, with freshness and delicacy in its bouquet.
Guerlet-Deguerne Extra Brut combines 25% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 35% Meunier, then ages a minimum of 48 months in the cellar. Its low dosage leaves a drier finish, while prolonged maturation brings more developed lees character. Guerlet-Deguerne Rosé and Guerlet-Deguerne La Vigneulle Premier Cru 2017 complete the named range.
Final Word
La Maison Guerlet-Deguerne combines family production with organic vineyard work and Champagnes separated by grape composition, cellar ageing and dosage.