Champagne H. Blin – Cooperative from Vincelles

Champagne H. Blin – Cooperative from Vincelles

Champagne H. Blin is a Union de Vignerons from Vincelles in the Vallée de la Marne. Founded in 1947 by Henri Blin and 28 other growers, the cooperative now manages 105 hectares of vineyard area. The president is Simon Blin.

History

In 1947, Henri Blin and 28 vignerons from Vincelles joined forces to produce champagne together. The Union de Vignerons emerged in the post-war period as a cooperative model that gave participating growers access to cellar technology, marketing, and larger production scale. Since then, the house has grown continuously and expanded its commitment to quality and sustainability. Today, Simon Blin leads the cooperative.

Vignoble & Soil

The 105 hectares of vineyard area are located in Vincelles and surrounding villages of the Vallée de la Marne. Meunier is the dominant grape variety and shapes the identity of the house. The exact grape variety distribution across the entire vignoble is not communicated in detail, but the Meunier portion is clearly leading, complemented by Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Viticulture & Sustainability

H. Blin follows viticulture raisonnée with a clear sustainability focus. 80% of the parcels are classified as either VDC (Viticulture Durable en Champagne) or HVE 3 (Haute Valeur Environnementale). 10 hectares are farmed using certified organic agriculture (AB, FR-BIO-10). The house is ISO 14001 (environmental management) and ISO 22000 (food safety) certified and is working toward an RSE label (Responsabilité Sociétale des Entreprises) by 2025. Biodiversity, water management, waste reduction, and CO₂ reduction are central areas of action.

Vinification

Tirage takes place in March and April. The champagnes age on average 2 to 4 years in the cellars before being riddled and disgorged. After dégorgement, the bottles rest for at least 3 months before going to market. Malolactic fermentation is used selectively – some wines undergo it, others don't. The Chef de Cave orchestrates the assemblage to maintain the house style. Meunier is the heart of the cuvées.

The Cuvées in Detail

Brut Tradition

The entry-level cuvée and clear expression of Marne terroir. Fresh, fruit-forward, classically approachable: apple, citrus, pear, some yeasty bread notes. Meunier dominates at 70%, with 20% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir.
70% Meunier · 20% Chardonnay · 10% Pinot Noir · 8 g/l Dosage · Vincelles, Vallée de la Marne

Blanc de Noirs

The emblematic cuvée of the house. Vinified exclusively from black grapes – Meunier and Pinot Noir – and presented as the calling card of their identity.
Blanc de Noirs · Meunier & Pinot Noir

Brut Rosé

Pinot Noir takes center stage. The rosé variant shows the red grape in another facet.
Rosé · Pinot Noir

Blanc de Blancs

Single-variety Chardonnay. Another expression of the white grape, alongside the organic variant.
100% Chardonnay

Blanc de Blancs Bio

The gentle Chardonnay interpretation from certified organic farming. FR-BIO-10 certified.
100% Chardonnay · Bio (FR-BIO-10)

Blanc de Noirs Bio

Harmonious complementarity of Meunier and Pinot Noir, also from organic farming. FR-BIO-10 certified.
Blanc de Noirs · Meunier & Pinot Noir · Bio (FR-BIO-10)

100% Petit Meslier

The rediscovered grape variety. Petit Meslier is a rare, almost forgotten Champagne grape – H. Blin dedicates its own cuvée to it.
100% Petit Meslier · Brut

Millésime 2018

Vintage champagne 2018. "Patience is rewarded" – longer aging, vintage character in the foreground.
Millésime 2018

Blanc de Noirs 2016 – Sélection Parcellaire

Vineyard selection, 2016 vintage. Terroir sublimated: specific parcels, black grapes, vintage depth.
Blanc de Noirs · 2016 · Sélection Parcellaire

Rosé de Saignée 2018 – Sélection Parcellaire

Rare singularity. Saignée method, 2018 vintage, vineyard selection. Limited cuvée with pronounced character.
Rosé de Saignée · 2018 · Sélection Parcellaire

Demi-Sec

Soft, generous moment. Higher dosage for lovers of sweeter champagnes.
Demi-Sec

My Tastings

• Tradition Brut · 2025-05-14
  First contact with H. Blin. Fresh, clean, approachable – typical Marne fruit, pleasant yeast note, moderate dosage level. A solid introduction to the Meunier-driven world of this cooperative.

Facts

Name	Champagne H. Blin
Status	Union de Vignerons (CM – Coopérative-Manipulant)
Founded	1947
Founder	Henri Blin and 28 vignerons
President	Simon Blin
Location	Vincelles, Vallée de la Marne, Marne (51)
Vineyard Area	105 hectares
Certifications	HVE, VDC, AB (Bio), ISO 14001, ISO 22000
Website	champagne-blin.com
Instagram	@champagne_hblin
Contact	contact@champagne-blin.com · +33 3 26 58 20 04

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