Champagne Fleury — Biodynamic since 1989
Champagne Fleury is a Récoltant-Manipulant maison from Trelou-sur-Marne in the Aisne department. Founded in 1895 as a family house, the maison today manages 15 hectares in the Côte des Bar. The house is led by Jean-Sébastien Fleury.
The maison is one of the true biodynamic pioneers of Champagne: Since 1989, they have worked according to biodynamic principles — at a time when this was still an absolute exception in the region. Their work is certified by Demeter and Biodyvin.
History
The Fleury family founded the champagne house in 1895. For nine decades they worked conventionally, until 1989 when the decisive step came: the conversion to biodynamic viticulture. This makes Fleury one of the first maisons in Champagne to go this route — long before biodynamics became a topic for the broader winemaking community.
Vignoble & Terroir
The maison manages 15 hectares in the Côte des Bar. The exact distribution of grape varieties is not documented; however, the tasted cuvée Fleur de l'Europe shows that both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are planted on the parcels.
Viticulture & Sustainability
Since 1989, they have worked biodynamically. The Demeter and Biodyvin certifications prove that the maison doesn't just use the name, but follows the strict guidelines of the biodynamic associations. For Champagne, this was a bold step in 1989 — today Fleury is a reference for winemakers who want to go this route.
Vinification
The maison works with reserve wines that are aged in wood. In the cuvée Fleur de l'Europe, reserve wines make up 34 percent of the assemblage. The biodynamic philosophy extends into the cellar: working with natural yeasts, minimal interventions, precise dosage — in Fleur de l'Europe, a Brut Nature without added sugar.
The Cuvées in Detail
Fleur de l'Europe — Brut Nature
The assemblage relies on 85 percent Pinot Noir and 15 percent Chardonnay. One third of the cuvée consists of reserve wines that were aged in wood. Aromas of apple skin, yeast and bitter herbal spice. The structure is clear, the tension present, the depth subtle. No dosage, no concessions to crowd-pleasing — a champagne that shows conviction.
85% Pinot Noir, 15% Chardonnay · Brut Nature (0 g/l) · 34% reserve wines, wood aging · Côte des Bar
My Tastings
- Fleur de l'Europe Brut Nature — April 14, 2025
Facts
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| Category | Récoltant-Manipulant (RM) |
| Founded | 1895 |
| Today led by | Jean-Sébastien Fleury |
| Vignoble | 15 hectares in the Côte des Bar |
| Village | Trelou-sur-Marne, Aisne (02) |
| Viticulture | Biodynamic since 1989 |
| Certifications | Demeter, Biodyvin |
| Website | champagne-fleury.fr |
| @champagne_fleury |
Sources for this portrait: maison website, personal tastings, CRM data and cross-checks. Fields without sufficient verification remain open.