THE LAGILLE DOMAIN

V I N E Y A R D  A N D  T E R R O I R

The Lagille estate currently covers 7.20 hectares, planted with 55% Meunier, 30% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Noir.
In 2019, Vincent chose to commit the entire vineyard to conversion to organic viticulture. As a reminder, a four-year conversion period is required to obtain organic certification.

“It felt like the right moment, in line with the estate’s ongoing evolution. A great deal of groundwork had already been laid, through reducing inputs, gently working the soils and introducing cover crops.”

By sowing grass cover and reintroducing measures that promote biodiversity, organic viticulture naturally became the way forward.
And, ultimately, I would go even further: regardless of labels or certifications, what matters to me is the constant desire to question ourselves and to keep progressing.
 
“We know that it’s never-ending,” explains Vincent. “This year, for example, I chose to install wooden shelters along certain rows of vines to provide homes for bats. Bats are valuable allies because they help control insects that can damage the vineyard. I’m looking forward to assessing the results before saying more.“

“We are, in fact, fortunate to cultivate a vineyard that is geographically concentrated, with 95% of our vines located in Treslon or on the village outskirts. This makes observation, reflection, and vineyard work much simpler. It’s actually quite rare in Champagne !”

This unique situation has guided Vincent in his approach from vine to wine. “Our wines inevitably express a specific terroir. We are ambassadors of Treslon without a doubt, and with genuine pride. Indeed, a very specific organoleptic signature can be found across all our wines. But what interested me was exploring the different possibilities that could emerge from this foundation.”