Bouzy, a village in Champagne
Bouzy, the cradle of our family estate, is a village of winemakers located between Reims and Épernay, on the southern slopes of the Montagne de Reims. The reputation of the wines produced there dates back to the Court of the Kings of France, particularly in the seventeenth century.
Since 1895, the terroir of Bouzy has been classified as Grand Cru, a testament to the quality of its vineyards and wines. Only 17 of the 320 communes within the Champagne Appellation hold this prestigious classification.
Responsible and committed, the Delavenne family actively participates in Bouzy's economic and social dynamism
The Echevins de Bouzy
Les Échevins de Bouzy were founded in 1980 by about fifteen Bouzy winemakers. Their mission is to “defend and showcase the wines of Bouzy at all times and in all places”. Jean-Christophe Delavenne served as the Premier Juré from 2014 to 2022 and remains an active member.
Pinot Noir & Chardonnay
Our Champagne is made only from two grape varieties:
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Pinot Noir is distinguished by its red fruit aromas and its marked structure.
The Chardonnay brings delicate aromas, floral, citrus, and mineral notes to the wines.
Committed to caring for the Champagne terroir, which has been a Unesco World Heritage Site since 2015, Maison Delavenne practises environmentally friendly viticulture. After following a reasoned approach, the estate is in the process of obtaining the Agriculture Biologique certification.
Natural lithotherapy is associated with this respectful approach. Working with living organisms, it strengthens and stimulates the soils, just like the vines, and their vigour radiates through to the expression of the wines. The daily dialogue envisioned with the vineyard, plant by plant and plot by plot, is supported and enriched.
Marked by the unique imprint of the family lands, the cuvées reflect this vitality and, in turn, express the diversity of terroir with brilliance.
Each parcel of the estate reflects the terroir in all its diversity. Lithotherapy enhances its richness and brilliance.
Ambonnay
Ambonnay is also a classified Grand Cru terroir, located two kilometres east of Bouzy. Its vineyard is dominated by Pinot Noir, which combines body and fruitiness, imparting power to the wine.
Bouzy
Bouzy and its famous hillside are part of the Côte des Noirs, classified as a Grand Cru since 1895. It enjoys a south-facing exposure and unique sunlight in Champagne, which explains the exceptional maturity and quality of its grapes.
Cramant
Cramant, situated south of Épernay, is the flagship of the renowned Côte des Blancs. These hillsides provide excellent soil for Chardonnay cultivation in Champagne. Classified as Grand Cru, the resulting wines exhibit suppleness, finesse, and lighter aromas synonymous with freshness and elegance.