Description
Founded in 1936, Champagne André Heucq is a fourth-generation, family-run grower Champagne house located in Cuisles, in the heart of the Vallée de la Marne. Specialisng in Pinot Meunier, which makes up 80% of the estate’s plantings, André Heucq and his daughter, Fanny, produce Champagne from vineyards sitting atop a rare layer of green illite, a crystalline-mineral clay rarely found in other parts of the region.
Believing that “Biodynamics is much more than just a viticultural practice, it’s a philosophy”, André and his team work to respect the environment and biodiversity in both the vines and cellars. The winery is certified by EcoCert as of 2018, whilst having farmed organically and biodynamically since the 1970s.
Not afraid of pushing the boundaries, you’ll find a variety of barrels, terracotta Œufs, and Georgian qvevri in the winery—along with bottles which have uniquely been aged underwater for 1 year. The continued push with what is possible is one part of the reason for Champagne André Heucq’s incredibly exciting future.
