Champagne Arsène Baillet
Champagne Arsène Baillet is a small family estate from Festigny in the Vallée de la Marne. The house is run by Maxime Mansard. The maison works as a Récoltant-Manipulant – grapes from their own vineyards, production in their own cellar.
Vignoble & Terroir
The vines are located in Festigny, with the cépage focus clearly on Pinot Meunier (70%), plus Pinot Noir (20%) and Chardonnay (10%). This blend reflects the classic Marne Valley identity: fruit-forward, accessible, with that characteristic Meunier structure.
Winemaking
The philosophy is pragmatic and honest: fresh, round, slightly yeasty – champagne with character, no detours. The Dosage is around 8 g/l in the Brut range. Further details on barrel types, malolactic fermentation, or reserve wines are still to be confirmed.
The Cuvées in Detail
L'Homme au Hoyau – Tradition Brut
The name – "the man with the hoe" – is a tribute to winemaking tradition. Fruit-forward and accessible: pear, apple, white flowers, plus a light brioche note. Soft texture, honest character, no frills.
70% Meunier · 20% Pinot Noir · 10% Chardonnay · 8 g/l Dosage · Vallée de la Marne
My Tastings
- L'Homme au Hoyau – Tradition Brut · April 30, 2025
Facts
Ein verlängertes Wochenende, die Sonne im Rücken, keine Termine. Also einfach mal den Tisch vollgestellt: frisches Gebäck, gute Käse, ein paar…
| Maison | Champagne Arsène Baillet |
| Category | Récoltant-Manipulant (RM) |
| Village | Festigny |
| Region | Vallée de la Marne (Marne, 51) |
| Management | Maxime Mansard |
| Grape varieties | 70% Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay |
| Dosage | approx. 8 g/l (Brut) |
Sources for this profile: Maison website, personal tastings, CRM data and cross-checks. Fields without sufficient verification remain open.