Gremillet Champagne is enjoyed in 82 countries

Diary #3: You're probably wondering what the symbolism is behind the spiral on our corks ? I'll explain the reasons behind this choice of a signature cap for our champagne bottles, and also why we planted 82 trees in our botanical garden!

Clos Rocher, or my father's dream come true

At my father's initiative, our Clos Rocher vineyard was established in 2012 – one of the few walled vineyards in Champagne . It is located in the commune of Les Riceys, a renowned center of Champagne production. The 1.4 hectares of Pinot Noir boast the best south-southeast exposure. It is part of our ongoing commitment to moving upmarket and will produce the House's most prestigious cuvée in 2017.

This little gem boasts a charming cadole at the top of its hill. Historically, "cadole" was the name given to the old vineyard huts in the Aube region of Champagne and southern Burgundy . Cadoles were often built with dry stones removed from the vines during their creation or maintenance. They served as shelters for the winegrowers. Our cadole is more spacious, comfortably accommodating 8 to 10 people around a table, with a breathtaking view of the Clos Rocher vineyards.

An arboretum of 82 trees, one for each of the 82 countries where Gremillet Champagne is enjoyed.

Next to the Clos, we created an arboretum of 82 trees, each tree originating from a country whereGremillet Champagne is enjoyed. With this very special botanical garden, we wanted to pay tribute to our beginnings in exporting in the early 1980s, to the many French embassies abroad, long-standing clients of the house, and also to send a message of continuity to future generations.

The spiral of the Champagne Gremillet headdresses, a powerful symbol

Another powerful symbol: we've added a spiral to our foil capsules (the capsules are the coverings that protect the corks and their wire cages) so that our champagne bottle is easily recognizable when it emerges from an ice bucket. Thinner at the top of the neck, it widens as it reaches the shoulder of the bottle. This spiral symbolizes life's journey with its ups and downs, its small and great successes, but also self-fulfillment and reaching out to others. These are beautiful values of optimism and openness that are central to our House and resonate even more strongly in the current context…

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Anne Gremillet (Gremillet Champagne House)

Pourquoi nous faire confiance ?

Depuis 2014, chez Les Grappes, nous partons à la rencontre de vignerons passionnés partout en France pour dénicher des vins authentiques, vivants et pleins d'histoire. En travaillant directement avec plus de 500 vignerons, nous sélectionnons des cuvées que nous aimons vraiment et que nous avons envie de vous faire découvrir.

Ce blog est le prolongement de cette aventure. On y partage nos découvertes, nos conseils, nos coups de cœur, nos meilleurs accords mets-vins, des idées de dégustation et tout ce qui nous anime au quotidien autour du vin.

L'objectif est simple : vous aider à choisir des bouteilles qui vous ressemblent et à prendre encore plus de plaisir à les déguster.