Un pied de vigne après la taille au Champagne Julien Chopin, vigneron près d'Épernay

The pruning season

Pruning is really important Since the begining of the year, we do the pruning in our vines in order to prepare the new life-cycle of our vine stocks. The pruning in Champagne begin just after the leaf-fall. There are four approved pruning methods: Chablis system, Guyot system, Vallée de la Marne system, Cordon system. In …

ratafia champenois grandes années chardonnay produce by le champagne Julien Chopin in Monthelon near Épernay

Ratafia champenois Grandes Années Chardonnay

Ratafia champenois Grandes Années Chardonnay Blending : 100% Chardonnay Ageing in oak barrel : solera system started in 2014 Our Ratafia has a gradation of intense yellow, from mahogany to amber colour. This bouquet has lovely notes of plums, candied cherries, almonds and baked apples. After few minutes, come the parfums of chocolate and cherry …