ABOUT THE PRODUCER: Vincent Joudart
The Vincent Joudart House is located 30 km from Epernay, in the municipality of Fèrebrianges, 20 minutes from Epernay. They work their 8-hectare vineyard with sustainable viticulture, which means they use environmentally friendly practices and aim to minimize the use of chemical products. Their goal is to respect the terroir and the vine. Their vineyard is situated on sunny slopes with clay-limestone micro-terroirs, which contribute to the unique character of their champagnes.
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.