ABOUT THE PRODUCER: Fresnet-Juillet
The history of Maison Fresnet-Juillet dates back to 1954 when Gerard Fresnet, the father of the current owner, decided to create his own champagne bottles. He rehabilitated an old family cellar in Verzy and dug more cellars to store the bottles.
The 5.8 Hectares of vineyards are located in the terroirs of Verzy and Bisseuil. The Verzy terroir, located in the Grande Montagne de Reims, is planted with 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay. The Bisseuil terroir, located in the Grande Vallée de la Marne, is planted with 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir.
Fresnet-Juillet is a member of the Club Trésors de Champagne.
In 1971 an elite group of 12 growers banded together to highlight the superior quality of the best grower-champagnes, a new concept at the time in a market controlled by the Grandes Marques. Today the group has expanded to 25 growers but the rules for entry are as stringent as ever, starting with the requirement that 100% of a domaine’s production be made from estate-grown fruit. The artisan winegrowers in the Club embody the excellence and diversity of the Champagne vineyards, spread across the finest crus and most iconic terroirs.
The Spécial Club cuvée is Le Club’s ultimate prestige cuvée, expressing the unique terroir of each winegrower. To earn this label, each member produces their most promising vintage according to a strict set of specifications, including two blind tastings – a guarantee of craftsmanship, authenticity, and quality. This ultimate cuvée is only achieved once every few years and is presented in a dedicated bottle base on an 18th century design.