Romain Henin — Vigneron Champenois Nature from Reuil
Romain Henin is a Récoltant-Manipulant from Reuil in the Vallée de la Marne. The Maison works vineyards in Reuil and around Aÿ. Henin follows a consistently natural approach, which is concentrated in his experimental series "La Bulle Libre": champagnes without added sulfur, without filtration, without fining, without dosage.
Vignoble & Soil
The vignoble is located in Reuil and also uses sites around Aÿ. The exact acreage and grape variety distribution are not currently documented. However, the two known cuvées show both pure Meunier from the Vallée de la Marne as well as classic assemblage with an emphasis on Meunier and Pinot Noir.
Viticulture & Sustainability
Henin calls himself a "Vigneron Champenois Nature" and follows an artisanal approach with minimal intervention. The philosophy aims for maximum authenticity and reduction in both the vineyard and the cellar. Certifications are not documented, but the approach is clearly oriented toward the natural spectrum.
Vinification
The documented champagnes from the "La Bulle Libre" series are traditionally crafted, naturally produced, and bottled unfiltered and unfined. Dosage is 0 g/l — all known cuvées are Brut Nature. Whether stainless steel, wood, or a combination is used has not yet been verified. The philosophy is purist: no added sulfur, no fining, no filtration. The champagnes are meant to show with edges and character what the grapes bring.
The Cuvées in Detail
Meunier tu dors
Pure Meunier from the Vallée de la Marne, part of the "La Bulle Libre" series. Base 2022, Dégorgement September 2025 — though the label incorrectly shows December 8, 2025. Without added sulfur, unfiltered, with juicy-fleshy Meunier fruit, purist structure and incredible energy. A champagne with edges and character. The label is by Nicolas Sautel (tartinetattoo).
100% Meunier · Brut Nature (0 g/l) · Base 2022 · Vallée de la Marne
La Bulle Libre "L'Odyssée Pétillante" Chapitre I
Classic assemblage with Meunier emphasis, vintage 2022, from sites around Aÿ. Traditional production, naturally made, no filtration, no fining. Citrus, chalk, green apple and floral notes; taut and saline with fine perlage. Recommended serving temperature 6–8°C. The label was designed by Quentin Maza. This cuvée is considered a preview of a coming portfolio.
50% Meunier · 40% Pinot Noir · 10% Chardonnay · Brut Nature (0 g/l) · Base 2022 · Sites around Aÿ
My Tastings
- Meunier tu dors (2022) · March 4, 2026
- La Bulle Libre "L'Odyssée Pétillante" Chapitre I (2022) · May 16, 2025
Facts
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| Category | RM – Récoltant-Manipulant |
| Location | Reuil, Marne (51) |
| Region | Vallée de la Marne |
| Management | Romain Henin |
| Vineyard area | n/a |
| Villages | Reuil, Aÿ |
| Dosage spectrum | 0 g/l (Brut Nature) |
| Approach | Vigneron Champenois Nature – minimal intervention |
| Website | champagne-romainhenin.com |
| @romain_henin_vigneron |
Sources for this portrait: Maison website, personal tastings, CRM data and cross-checks. Fields without sufficient verification remain open.