Lelarge-Pugeot
Lelarge-Pugeot is a Champagne House based in Vrigny, in the Vallée de la Marne area. The origins of the domaine are very ancient and are based on a long family tradition, which began in 1799, when Pierre-Henry Lelarge started cultivating the first vineyards. After a few decades in which the grapes were sold to other wineries in the area. In 1930, Lerarge-Pugeot began bottling Champagne on its own. After almost a century, the Maison is still a key player in the area and has continued its evolution. In 2000, chemical insecticides were definitively banned with the introduction of integrated pest management systems using natural predators of pests and with the grassing of the vineyards.
The changes in the vineyard aimed at greater sustainability have also led to using horses for field work, in order not to compact the soils too much and keep them soft and vital. In 2010, the conversion of the vineyard to organic farming (Écocert) began and certification was achieved in 2014.At the same time, the domaine began to apply some biodynamic practices. The desire to promote biodiversity in the vineyard led to the introduction of beekeeping and the cultivation of fruit trees, particularly peach, apple, cherry, plum, and almond. The Maison also collaborates with Claude Bourguignon, a soil microbiology specialist, Dominique Massenot, a plant nutrition expert, Pierre Masson to oversee the application of biodynamics, and Éric Petiot for the use of plants and essential oils to combat vineyard diseases.
In addition to modifying the company's protocols in vineyard management, the Maison has also renewed and expanded the cellar spaces. The excellent quality of the grapes is enhanced through delicate and accurate vinifications, carried out for each individual vineyard, in order to have a wide range of vins clairs to create the blends. The result is a range of Champagne with a classic style, elegant and refined, made in perfect harmony with nature.
Lelarge-Pugeot is a Champagne House based in Vrigny, in the Vallée de la Marne area. The origins of the domaine are very ancient and are based on a long family tradition, which began in 1799, when Pierre-Henry Lelarge started cultivating the first vineyards. After a few decades in which the grapes were sold to other wineries in the area. In 1930, Lerarge-Pugeot began bottling Champagne on its own. After almost a century, the Maison is still a key player in the area and has continued its evolution. In 2000, chemical insecticides were definitively banned with the introduction of integrated pest management systems using natural predators of pests and with the grassing of the vineyards.
The changes in the vineyard aimed at greater sustainability have also led to using horses for field work, in order not to compact the soils too much and keep them soft and vital. In 2010, the conversion of the vineyard to organic farming (Écocert) began and certification was achieved in 2014.At the same time, the domaine began to apply some biodynamic practices. The desire to promote biodiversity in the vineyard led to the introduction of beekeeping and the cultivation of fruit trees, particularly peach, apple, cherry, plum, and almond. The Maison also collaborates with Claude Bourguignon, a soil microbiology specialist, Dominique Massenot, a plant nutrition expert, Pierre Masson to oversee the application of biodynamics, and Éric Petiot for the use of plants and essential oils to combat vineyard diseases.
In addition to modifying the company's protocols in vineyard management, the Maison has also renewed and expanded the cellar spaces. The excellent quality of the grapes is enhanced through delicate and accurate vinifications, carried out for each individual vineyard, in order to have a wide range of vins clairs to create the blends. The result is a range of Champagne with a classic style, elegant and refined, made in perfect harmony with nature.
