ABOUT THE PRODUCER: Sanchez-Le Guédard
Bernard Le Guédard, a vineyard worker, settled in Cumières, in the Grande Vallée de la Marne, in 1953. He rented a few vineyards, bought some land, and cleared it. Thirty years later, he handed over his estate to his daughter Patricia and son-in-law José Sanchez, who were joined by their son Sébastien. Sebastien’s daughter, Flore, is now helping as well – one the cuvees is named after her. She currently attends oenology school in Avize while working side by side with her father and grandfather.
The 5-hectare vineyard is cultivated with passion and environmental consciousness, employing practices such as plowing and grassing. It is certified organic since 2016.
Sanchez – Le Guédard 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.
