Champagne CL de La Chapelle: Premier Cru Grower from Ville-Dommange

Champagne CL de La Chapelle: Premier Cru Grower from Ville-Dommange

Champagne CL de La Chapelle: Premier Cru Grower from Ville-Dommange

Champagne CL de La Chapelle is a Récoltant-Manipulant from Ville-Dommange in the Montagne de Reims. The maison was founded in 1948 and is now run by the 5th generation of winemakers. The parcels are located in Premier Cru sites.

History

In 1948, the family produced their first bottles under the name CL de La Chapelle. Since then, the maison has been rooted in Ville-Dommange and has continued the winemaking lineage through now five generations.

The Cuvées in Detail

The maison offers a broad range that spans from Extra Brut to Demi-sec. The cuvées bear names like Audace, Éclat, Empreinte, Instinct, or Nuance. In addition to classic champagnes, CL de La Chapelle also offers a Ratafia Champenois, a traditional aperitif made from unfermented must and brandy.

Audace Brut

The entry-level cuvée shows ripe yellow fruits like Mirabelle plums, along with caramel and delicate spice. On the palate it's fruity and round, with gentle bubbles and nice length. The dosage information varies between sources from 1.1 g/l (Extra Brut) to 8 g/l (Brut), so this still needs clarification.

Grape varieties unknown · Dosage unclear · Aging unknown · Terroir: Ville-Dommange Premier Cru

ÉCLAT Blanc de Blancs: Extra Brut

A single-variety Chardonnay from Premier Cru sites, vinified as Extra Brut.

100% Chardonnay · Extra Brut · Terroir: Ville-Dommange Premier Cru

Other Cuvées

CL de La Chapelle also offers Empreinte Pur Extra Brut, Instinct Brut, Parade Demi-sec, Écrin Brut Réserve, Nuance Brut Rosé, Millésime Brut, Exquis Brut, and Privilège Brut. Detailed technical data on these cuvées is not yet available.

My Tastings

  • Audace Brut, June 16, 2025

Facts

Official Name Champagne CL de La Chapelle
Category Récoltant-Manipulant (RM)
Founded 1948
Generation 5th Generation
Address 44 rue de Reims, 51390 Ville-Dommange
Village Ville-Dommange
Region Montagne de Reims
Cru Status Premier Cru
Website cldelachapelle.com
Instagram @cldelachapelle
Phone +33 3 26 49 26 76
Email infos@cldelachapelle.com

Sources for this profile: Maison website, my own tastings, CRM data and cross-checks. Fields without sufficient verification remain open.

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