Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte

Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte

Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte is a Coopérative brand (CM), founded in 1976, supported by a collective of 5000 growers from all regions of the Champagne appellation. The headquarters is located in Chouilly (Grand Cru, Côte des Blancs), with Guillaume Roffiaen as Chef de Caves. In 2026, the brand celebrates its 50th anniversary.

History

The Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte brand was launched in 1976. As early as 1998, the house started a free technical consulting program for its grower-members to promote sustainable viticultural techniques — long before sustainability became standard in Champagne. Today, the house specifically guides its affiliated operations toward certifications like VDC, HVE, and organic. The stated goal: 100% VDC-certified operations by 2030.

Vignoble & Soil

The collective manages vineyards in all major regions of Champagne: from the Côte des Blancs (Avize, Oger, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger) through the Montagne de Reims (Ambonnay, Aÿ, Tours-sur-Marne, Verzy, Verzenay, Bouzy) to the Côte des Bar (Les Riceys) and the Aube (Montgueux). Soil types range from chalk in the Côte des Blancs and northern Montagne de Reims to clay-limestone soils in the Montagne Ouest and sandy soils in specific sites.

The headquarters in Chouilly sits on Grand Cru chalk, but the diversity of terroirs is the real asset: each Cuvée specifically draws on parcels in different regions to guarantee style and consistency.

Viticulture & Sustainability

Since 1998, Nicolas Feuillatte has offered all grower-members free viticultural advice to implement new, environmentally friendly techniques. The program is supported by self-diagnosis tools for the operations. Certifications like VDC (Viticulture Durable en Champagne), HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale), and AB (Agriculture Biologique) are actively promoted.

Additionally, the house focuses on cork recycling for insulation, financial assistance for young growers starting operations, recyclable packaging, and continuous reduction of the carbon footprint. The first organic Cuvée — Organic Extra Brut — has been on the market since 2023.

Vinification

Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. A central element is the Assemblage of reserve wines, built up over the years to guarantee consistency and stylistic security. Each reserve wine is specifically selected for the respective Cuvée — it should finalize texture, tonality, and balance. Dosage varies by Cuvée between < 6 g/l (Extra Brut) and 41 g/l (Demi-Sec), with typical Brut Cuvées at < 12 g/l.

The Cuvées in Detail

Réserve Exclusive Brut

The emblematic Cuvée of the house: airy, dynamic, fresh, with open fruit expression. Assemblage from the entire appellation — Côte des Blancs, Côte des Bar, Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne. Vieillissement of 3 to 4 years. Notes of juicy pear and crisp apricot.
40% Pinot Noir, 40% Meunier, 20% Chardonnay · Brut · 36 months aging

Réserve Exclusive Rosé

16% red wine component, brilliant on red berries: currant, blueberry, raspberry, Gariguette strawberry. Fine, dynamic mouthfeel. Vieillissement of 2 to 3 years.
45% Pinot Noir, 45% Meunier, 10% Chardonnay · Rosé · 24 months aging

Réserve Exclusive Premier Cru Extra-Brut

Premiers Crus from five terroirs: South Côte des Blancs, Coteaux d'Épernay, South and North Montagne de Reims, Montagne Ouest. Minerality and tension, great aromatic range. Acacia honey, pear, white fruits, fresh citrus. 92/100 from Bettane & Desseauve and James Suckling.
33% Pinot Noir, 33% Meunier, 33% Chardonnay · Extra Brut, 5 g/l · 36 months aging · Premier Cru

Réserve Exclusive Demi-Sec

Dosage between 32 and 50 g/l. Ripe, rich, intense on dried fruits (apricot, raisins), almond and vanilla notes. Vieillissement of 3 to 4 years.
40% Pinot Noir, 40% Meunier, 20% Chardonnay · Demi-Sec, 41 g/l · 36 months aging

Organic Extra Brut

The house's first organic Cuvée. Grapes from organically farmed parcels in the Côte des Bar and Les Riceys. Minimum aging of 4 years. Peach from the vine, quince, cherry, gooseberry. Gold at the Champagne Masters 2023.
95% Pinot Noir, 5% Chardonnay · Extra Brut, 5 g/l · 48 months aging · Côte des Bar, Les Riceys · AB

Brut Millésime 2018

Assemblage in equal parts from all three grape varieties. Minimum aging of 6 years. White plum, lemon, almond, verbena. Licorice on the finish.
33% Chardonnay, 33% Meunier, 33% Pinot Noir · Brut · 2018 · 72 months aging

Blanc de Blancs Millésime 2019

100% Chardonnay from Premiers Crus, Sézannais, Petit Morin, Vallée de la Marne and Montagne de Reims. Minimum aging of 5 years. Racy, elegant. Angelica, marjoram, lemon balm, almond. Fresh attack with lime zest and ginger. Gold at Mundus Vini 2025, Platinum at Japan Wine Challenge 2025.
100% Chardonnay · Blanc de Blancs · 2019 · 60 months aging · Premier Cru

Grand Cru Millésime 2015 Blanc de Blancs

100% Chardonnay from four Grand Cru sites of the Côte des Blancs: Avize, Oger, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger. Minimum aging of 8 years. Lean, very elegant, mineral from the chalk. Floral notes (linden, acacia, jasmine), pastry aromas (crème anglaise, vanilla). Gold at Chardonnay Masters 2025.
100% Chardonnay · Blanc de Blancs · 2015 · 96 months aging · Grand Cru Côte des Blancs

Grand Cru Millésime 2015 Blanc de Noirs

100% Pinot Noir from four Grand Cru sites of the Montagne de Reims: Verzy, Verzenay (North), Bouzy, Aÿ (South). Minimum aging of 6 years. Very structured, backbone-focused. Plum, greengage, mild curry, white pepper. Currant, cranberry, raspberry, verbena, Darjeeling tea.
100% Pinot Noir · Blanc de Noirs · 2015 · 72 months aging · Grand Cru Montagne de Reims

Palmes d'Or 2009 Brut

The iconic Cuvée of the house. Minimum aging of 10 years. Assemblage 50/50 Chardonnay (Avize, Oger, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Montgueux) and Pinot Noir (Ambonnay, Tours-sur-Marne, Aÿ, Verzy, Verzenay). Ripe white fruits, minerality, spices, figs, hazelnuts, peach from the vine, apricot.
50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir · Brut · 2009 · 120 months aging · Grand Cru

Palmes d'Or 2008 Rosé Intense

Rosé de Saignée, 100% Pinot Noir from the Grand Cru sites Bouzy and Les Riceys. Vieillissement of nearly 10 years. Deep copper color. Cherry liqueur, fresh citrus fruit, spicy, peony. Gold at Champagne Masters 2025, Gold + Best of Show at Mundus Vini 2025, Gold at Global Pinot Noir Masters 2025.
100% Pinot Noir · Rosé de Saignée · 2008 · 120 months aging · Grand Cru Bouzy, Les Riceys

My Tastings

• Grande Réserve Brut (NV) · tasted on January 13, 2025

Facts

Official Name	Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte
Category	CM (Coopérative de Manipulation)
Founded	1976
Chef de Caves	Guillaume Roffiaen
Address	C.D. 40 A, 51530 Chouilly, France
Village	Chouilly (Grand Cru)
Region	Côte des Blancs (headquarters); entire Champagne appellation
Growers	Collective of 5000 growers
Terroirs	Avize, Oger, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Ambonnay, Tours-sur-Marne, Aÿ, Verzy, Verzenay, Bouzy, Montgueux, Les Riceys, etc.
Soils	Chalk (Côte des Blancs, North Montagne de Reims); clay-limestone, sand (Montagne Ouest)
Approach	Viticulture durable since 1998; 2030 goal: 100% VDC
Certifications	VDC, HVE, AB (for Organic Cuvée)
Vinification	Stainless steel tanks, temperature-controlled; reserve wine Assemblage
Dosage	< 6 g/l (Extra Brut) to 41 g/l (Demi-Sec)
Website	nicolas-feuillatte.com
Instagram	@nicolasfeuillatte
Phone	+33 3 26 59 64 61
Email	service-visites@feuillatte.com

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