Champagne Dumangin — Alchimiste en Champagne
Champagne Dumangin is a Récoltant-Manipulant from Chigny-les-Roses in the Montagne de Reims. The maison is run by Gilles Dumangin, who describes himself as "Alchimiste en Champagne – Créateur de Bulles rares." The vineyards are located in Premier Cru sites, including the single-vineyard parcel Les Monthouzons in Taissy.
Vignoble & Soil
Dumangin farms vineyard plots in Chigny-les-Roses and Taissy, both located in the Montagne de Reims. The soils are pure chalk throughout — the classic signature of the region that provides freshness and minerality. The Blanc de Blancs 2019 comes from the Premier Cru single vineyard Les Monthouzons in Taissy, where 100 percent chalk soil shapes the vines.
Winemaking
Gilles Dumangin works exclusively in stainless steel, without any wood. Malolactic fermentation is blocked — at least this is explicitly documented for the Blanc de Blancs 2019. The dosage is consistently 2.2 g/l, putting all the cuvées I've tasted in the Extra Brut category. The philosophy is clear: straightforward, precise, terroir-driven, without any fuss.
The Cuvées in Detail
L'Extra Brut 2.2
The maison's base cuvée — a one-third, one-third, one-third assemblage of Meunier, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay. Bone-dry and with laser-like precision that cuts through salty and creamy dishes. The bubbles are fine, the structure has real character. Aged in stainless steel, at least 36 months on lees.
50% Meunier, 25% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay · 2.2 g/l · ≥ 36 months · Chigny-les-Roses, Montagne de Reims
Blanc de Blancs 2019
Single-vineyard champagne from the Premier Cru site Les Monthouzons in Taissy. Straightforward, bright Chardonnay with white flowers, lemon zest, and fine chalky freshness. Clean, precise, with nice creaminess — no wood flavors, no malo. Disgorged in October 2025.
100% Chardonnay · 2.2 g/l · 2019 vintage · Taissy, Premier Cru, Les Monthouzons, 100% chalk soil
My Tastings
- L'Extra Brut 2.2 — 01.02.2026
- Blanc de Blancs 2019 — 21.11.2025
Facts
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| Category | Récoltant-Manipulant (RM) |
| Management | Gilles Dumangin |
| Location | Chigny-les-Roses, Montagne de Reims, Marne (51) |
| Cru Status | Premier Cru |
| Vineyards | Chigny-les-Roses, Taissy |
| Soil | 100% chalk soil |
| Winemaking | Stainless steel, no malolactic fermentation (Blanc de Blancs 2019) |
| Dosage | 2.2 g/l (Extra Brut) |
| Website | champagne-dumangin.fr |
| @champagnedumangin |
Sources for this profile: Maison website, my own tastings, CRM data, and cross-checks. Fields without sufficient verification are left open.