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Yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Five generations united by the same passion: celebrating a terroir favorable to Meunier grapes and producing wines from unique producers.
The history of our Domaine begins in the 1930s with the first purchase of vineyards in Festigny, one of the cradles of Meunier and the birthplace of Domaine Thierry Fournier.
Located on the left bank of the Marne Valley, and more specifically in the Flagot Valley, Festigny is a village with a very rich winemaking tradition. Almost 200 hectares of vineyards dominate the village and its valley, today a benchmark for one of Champagne's famous grape varieties: Meunier.
The Marne Valley is known for its clay-limestone and marl-limestone soils containing a high percentage of clay. Although Festigny is located in the heart of the Marne Valley, its soils are more calcareous than other neighboring terroirs. Thus, this village boasts an unusual and unique terroir.
The Domaine's values are rooted in the close relationship between Thierry and his grandfather Henri, and in the symbiotic complementarity between Thierry and Murielle. Henri was a farmer committed to progress, continually seeking to improve and develop his vineyards.
Henri's determination and dedication, a vision that transcends generations, permeates our daily decisions.
Our vineyards consisted of a few plots in the 1980s and, thirty years later, they comprise 45 plots of Meunier, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, situated in 11 villages, ranging from historic crus in the Marne Valley (Festigny, Leuvrigny, Oeuilly…) to the Côte des Blancs area.
Today, our rich terroir and our different types of soil and subsoil allow us to produce champagnes with our signature. This drive gives us confidence in evolving towards winemaking techniques that are more respectful of the environment.
Caring and supportive, Thierry and Murielle Fournier have maintained a unique experience, honing fundamental values such as tenacity, precision, and humility for over 30 years.
JULIEN AND MAXIME FOURNIER
Today, the present is shaped by the arrival of Julien and Maxime at the Domaine. The two brothers share the values and passion of past generations and are willing to follow in their ancestors' footsteps, while already looking to the future…
