Champagne G. Tribaut — Hautvillers, since 1935
Champagne G. Tribaut is a Récoltant-Manipulant from Hautvillers in the Vallée de la Marne, founded in 1935 by Gaston Tribaut. Today the maison is run by the 4th generation: Vincent and Valérie (since 1992) lead the house together with Gauthier, who joined in 2017. Hautvillers is classified as Premier Cru and became part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Côteaux, Maisons et Caves de Champagne" in 2015.
History
Gaston Tribaut founded the maison in 1935 in Hautvillers. In 1959 his son Christian joined and worked together with his brother Ghislain. The first bottle under the Tribaut name was commercialized in 1960. Marie-Jo, Ghislain's wife, opened the first tasting cellar (caveau de dégustation) in Hautvillers in 1975 — an early step toward direct sales.
The decisive moment came in 1976: Ghislain and Marie-Jo built cellars, cuverie and pressoir and became independent. Since 1978 the family sells their bottles completely on their own and controls the entire production cycle — from vine to bottle. In 1992 the third generation took over: Vincent and Valérie joined the operation. In 2004 they expanded the cellars and cuverie, in 2011 they invested in a new pressoir.
In 2017 Gauthier, Valérie's son, joined as the fourth generation. The same year a new panoramic hall with views over the vineyards was built — a sign that the maison is opening up to visitors too.
Vignoble & Soil
The maison farms just over 13 hectares in 65 parcels, all in Hautvillers. The three champagne grape varieties — Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier — are each cultivated in roughly equal thirds. The soil consists of argilocalcaire, sandy and chalky sites that provide the minerality and structure of the wines.
Vinification
The maison's philosophy is: control every stage, from vineyard to bottle. The savoir-faire is passed down from generation to generation. The Blanc de Blancs is aged in stainless steel to preserve the precision and freshness of the Chardonnay. The Brut dosages range between 5 and 8 g/l, depending on the cuvée and desired style.
The Cuvées in Detail
Cuvée de Réserve Brut
Sonntagabend, alles vorbereitet für die neue Woche – und zum Abschluss eine Flasche, die schon beim Öffnen nach Geschichten riecht:…
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Endlich! Die ersten richtig warmen Sonnenstrahlen sind da und dazu passt ein frischer, eleganter Rosé-Champagner am besten oder? Heute habe ich…
Assemblage of all three grape varieties — 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, 30% Meunier — across multiple vintages. Mirabelle, white flowers, pear and brioche on the nose, plus ripe fruit with dried notes. 30 months aging, dégorgé early 2025.
40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, 30% Meunier · 6 g/l Dosage · 30 months aging · Hautvillers 1er Cru
Cuvée Spéciale
A mature, concentrated assemblage from the 2017 and 2018 vintages, with 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir. Fine structure, mature notes of brioche and hazelnut. 60 months aging, low dosage of 5 g/l, dégorgé in 2025.
70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir · 5 g/l Dosage · 60 months aging · Hautvillers 1er Cru, Montagne de Reims
Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru
100% Chardonnay, aged in stainless steel to preserve crystal-clear freshness and precision. Mineral, citrus-fresh, uncompromising. 36 months aging, 8 g/l dosage.
100% Chardonnay · 8 g/l Dosage · 36 months aging · Hautvillers 1er Cru, Montagne de Reims
Millésime 2018
Ripe yellow fruits, brioche toasted notes, nutty spice — a powerful vintage with depth and elegance. The assemblage of grape varieties is not indicated, but the maturity of the 2018 vintage is clearly noticeable.
Vintage 2018 · Hautvillers 1er Cru
My Tastings
- Millésime 2018 (2018) · 2026-02-20
- Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru · 2026-01-27
- Cuvée Spéciale (2017) · 2025-11-15
- Cuvée de Réserve (2025) · 2025-10-15
Facts
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | RM (Récoltant-Manipulant) |
| Founded | 1935 by Gaston Tribaut |
| Generation | 4th generation since 2017 |
| Management | Vincent, Valérie (3rd gen.) and Gauthier (4th gen.) |
| Location | 88 rue d'Eguisheim, 51160 Hautvillers |
| Village | Hautvillers (Premier Cru) |
| Region | Vallée de la Marne |
| Vignoble | 13 hectares, 65 parcels |
| Grape Varieties | ~33% Chardonnay, ~33% Pinot Noir, ~33% Meunier |
| Soil | Argilocalcaire, sandy, chalky |
| Dosage Range | 5–8 g/l |
| Website | champagne-tribaut-hautvillers.com |
| @champagne_g.tribaut | |
| Phone | +33 3 26 59 40 57 |
| contact@champagne-tribaut-hautvillers.com |
Sources for this portrait: Maison website, own tastings, CRM data and cross-checks. Fields without sufficient verification remain open.