Who makes it
Three families, Bouillot, Goutorbe and Papleux, have worked in Champagne on the same soil across generations. The vineyard is planted 40% Meunier, 35% Chardonnay and 25% Pinot Noir, with Meunier holding the largest share.
Dominique Papleux currently leads the operation. The house combines family continuity with a range built from distinct grape compositions and cuvée styles.
Where it grows
Damery is a village in the Vallée de la Marne west of Épernay. The location places the house in the Marne branch of Champagne, with Damery as its home village.
What they make
The current range includes Champ de Craie, Noir Coteaux, Reflets de Rivière and Extra Brut Retrospective 00-15. Noir Coteaux is a Pinot Noir blend. Extra Brut Retrospective 00-15 is an Extra Brut cuvée, a drier dosage category than Brut.
Reflets de Rivière belongs to the sparkling Champagne range as a named cuvée. Together, the bottles move across different grape compositions and sweetness levels.