Wednesday, November 12, 2014


The Moutards have been making wine since 1642 from their base in Buxeuil. They produce a range of Champagnes  from their own grapes and from grapes purchased from carefully-chosen growers.

Their own 21 hectare vineyard is situated in the extreme south east of the Champagne appellation on the sunny slopes of the Cote dess Bar. Separeted from the rest of the Champagne by 75kms of land that cannot produce wine, this is the highest region within Champagne, between 160 and 300 metres altitude. Moutard's vineyards benefit from  very particular microclimate. The Pinot Noir thrive on the clay and limestone soils, giving the Champagne's a vineous flavour and strong personality.
Francois Moutard is one of the few growers who still grows the Arbane grape which is much appreciated for the delicacy of its bubbles. As he also grows the Petit Meslier, he is one of the very few vignerons who can produce a Champagne - 6 Cepages - made up of the six allowable grape vareties: Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Petit Meslier and Arbane. 
Highly individual wines!

Moutard Grande Cuvee
Non Vintage 
Price: £34/bottle

Moutard Brut Reserve
Non Vintage
Price: £37/bottle
Moutard Cuvee Brut Prestige
Non Vintage
Price: £41/bottle

Moutard Chardonnay Champ Persin
Non vintage
Price: £40/bottle                                                  


Moutard Vintage
Vintage 2006
Price: £58/bottle

Moutard 6 Cepages
Vintage 2006 or 2007
Price: £60/bottle

Moutard Prestige Rose
Non Vintage
Price: £40/bottle


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