Champagne Jacques Sonnette
Champagne Jacques Sonnette is a Récoltant-Manipulant from Charly-sur-Marne in the Vallée de la Marne, located in the Aisne department. The winery is run by Mélanie Sonnette. The family has been working as Viticulteur for several generations.
Vignoble & Soil
The vineyards are located on the sunny slopes of the Vallée de la Marne. All grapes come exclusively from the family's own vineyard plots — a central principle of the Maison.
Viticulture & Sustainability
On April 27, 2021, Champagne Jacques Sonnette received HVE certification (Haute Valeur Environnementale). The work in the vineyard follows respect for family and champenoise tradition — every step from vine to bottle is controlled and carried out in-house.
Vinification
All vinification steps are performed on-site, with respect for family and champenoise tradition. The champagnes should reflect the expression of the terroir — consistent quality that comes exclusively from their own grapes.
The Cuvées in Detail
Brut Tradition
The everyday cuvée of the Maison — "Le Champagne de tous les instants". Received Silver at the 2026 Concours des Vignerons Indépendants and has been mentioned multiple times in the Guide Hachette.
Terroir: Vallée de la Marne
Demi-sec
Companion for desserts — the classic in the semi-dry fruity version.
Terroir: Vallée de la Marne
Brut Réserve
The cuvée for special moments. At least four years of aging on the lees. Ripe fruit with dried apricot, fine toasted aromas, bread crust and hazelnut — round on the palate with clear volume. Multiple mentions in the Guide Hachette.
58% Chardonnay, 30% Meunier, 12% Pinot Noir · 48 months aging · Vallée de la Marne
Brut Rosé
Plaisir et raffinement. Red berries and citrus, fine spice, lively on the palate. Several Citations in the Guide Hachette.
60% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir, 20% Meunier · Vallée de la Marne
Millésime 2018
The excellence of a vintage — limited vintage cuvée from the 2018 year.
Base 2018 · Vallée de la Marne
Prestige Brut
"Un vin subtil et d'exception" — the classic balance of all three grape varieties in equal parts. Ripe citrus notes with brioche, apple and subtle floral notes. Fine, balanced, champenois.
33.3% Chardonnay, 33.3% Pinot Noir, 33.4% Meunier · Vallée de la Marne
Blanc de Noirs
Launched as a novelty in 2023 — "Un vrai Champagne plaisir". Pure Blanc de Noirs from Pinot Noir and Meunier.
Vallée de la Marne
Blanc de Noirs 2019
Anniversary cuvée in limited edition. Aged four years on the lees. Red fruits, Pâtisserie, white flowers and yellow fruits — fresh, fruity with clear structure.
75% Pinot Noir, 25% Meunier · 6 g/l Dosage · 48 months aging · Charly-sur-Marne
My Tastings
- Blanc de Noirs 2019 — September 23, 2025
- Rosé Brut — November 9, 2025
- Prestige Brut — November 27, 2025
- Brut Réserve — January 14, 2026
Facts
Heute kam mittags ein Paket von Jacques Sonnette – fünf Flaschen wanderten direkt in den Weinkühler, und der 2019er gleich in den @mybeezer 😅. Der…
Der Jacques Sonnette – Brut Réserve ist so ein Champagner, den man einfach öffnen kann ohne groß nachzudenken. Er muss nicht im Mittelpunkt stehen…
Letzte Woche gab’s nochmal einen dieser goldenen Herbsttage – Sonne, blauer Himmel, 20 Grad. Also ab in die Sonne, Flasche auf, ganz spontan, mitten…
| Category | RM (Récoltant-Manipulant) |
| Location | 2 rue du Port Picard Grand Porteron, 02310 Charly-sur-Marne |
| Region | Vallée de la Marne, Aisne |
| Management | Mélanie Sonnette |
| Certification | HVE (since April 27, 2021) |
| Website | champagne-sonnette.fr |
| Phone | +33 3 23 82 05 71 |
Sources for this portrait: Maison website, my own tastings, CRM data and cross-checks. Fields without sufficient verification remain open.