A PLANET-FRIENDLY CULTURE
The Legret estate has adopted a broader approach to environmental responsibility:
-Towards its terroir: certified organic since the 2022 harvest
-For biodiversity development and ecosystem preservation: vegan viticulture (plant-based composts, no use of animal labour, treatments exclusively of mineral and plant origin, no insecticides or herbicides, etc.)
-And respect for people: the estate is committed to a corporate social responsibility (CSR) approach
The vitiforestry
Since 2020, an agroforestry project has been implemented within our estate. Several varieties of trees and local shrub species have been planted as hedges or distributed within the vineyards. This combination of forestry planting and viticulture aims to:
-Promote biodiversity development within the plots (return and maintenance of certain insect species, birds, invertebrates, and/or small mammals);
-Restore the natural qualities of the soil by aerating and enriching it, and by encouraging mycorrhiza through the trees’ root systems and the deposition of organic matter;
-Nourish and protect the vines against climatic stress, thanks to the roots and foliage of the trees.
The winery
Our estate, located on the slopes of the Petit Morin Valley and the Sézannais region, now covers 5 hectares across 4 communes.
Talus-Saint-Prix and Oyes, with their south-facing slopes and clay-loam soils, reveal the full expression of the black grape varieties (Meunier and Pinot Noir).
Sézanne and Barbonne-Fayel, with light soils and limestone subsoils, provide excellent conditions for the Chardonnay grape variety.
The balance of grape varieties on the estate (40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, and 30% Meunier) allows for a wide aromatic palette that is reflected in our cuvées.
The wine
After hand harvesting and gentle pressing, the first fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, where the clear wines are then aged.
The blending process, bottling (tirage), secondary fermentation (prise de mousse), ageing on lees, riddling (remuage), disgorgement, and final dressing all receive our full attention.
After the grapes are harvested, more than six years are required to discover the effervescence and all the aromas within your Champagne flutes.
Filtration is carried out in line with vegan principles, as we use biodegradable cellulose filter sheets.
We go even further by using no animal-derived products for bottle labelling and packaging.
