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Henri Champliau is a family winery located in Mercurey, in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise region of Burgundy. Founded by Alexandre GRAFFARD, grandson of Henri Champliau, we offer Crémant de Bourgogne, made in the traditional method from the noble grape varieties Pinot Noir & Chardonnay. We also offer a 'Signatures' range to the same high-quality standards of our winery.
“Our grandfather was a man who was passionate about his region and the riches that it offers us. He loved fine food and great wines and owned vineyards in Mercurey, taking the time to pass on this passion to us, always with his rather mischievous and thoughtful character.
Initiated as a private sommelier as soon as I was 7 years old, I have kept this approach to the world of wine and this absolute admiration for the terroir and craftsmanship of Burgundy.
It is these emotions that motivate our business today and that we also wish to pass on in turn”. Alexandre GRAFFARD
Elegance, clarity, strength and freshness.
“A great chef seeks to make each aroma count in individual notes to bring out the quality of a fine local product. The sensation must be intense and precise, without ever weighing down the palate.
Our Crémant de Bourgogne is created in this spirit so that all the potential of the flavour is expressed with finesse and lightness and with a surprising length in the mouth”. Alexandre GRAFFARD
In order to achieve this result, our quality demands extend to the selection for the blends, respect for the time spent maturing in the cellar and using precise quantities for the “dosage”.
A beautiful pale pink robe, a delicate nose of white flowers and red fruits, a precise and intense mouth. Dominating the blend, Pinot Noir brings elegance and power, while the freshness of Chardonnay and the delicacy of Gamay complete the balance of this cuvée.
Jake Assaf
Certified Sommelier
Somm (n.) - a shortened reference for sommelier, a trained and knowledgeable wine professional. SOMM (film) - a documentary by Director Jason Wise about the Master Sommelier examination. Similar to the celebrity chef phenomenon and due in-part to the documentary film series SOMM (available on Netflix), wine professionals are seeing their own emergence and nod on the global stage. We’re proud to introduce our own resident Somm and Managing Partner, Jake Assaf. Jake’s been a humble servant of the grape for more than 14 years and eagerly boasts ‘someone has got to taste wine and cheese for the rest of us.’ Jake is excellent at just that and is also a jedi master at pairing wines to perfectly suit your tastes and preferences. He personally selects the wines on our tap system (8 wines available on draft) and reserve bottle list. Our wines rotate frequently and aim to introduce you to wines you’ve never tried from producers you’ve likely not heard of. Not sure what you like? You're in good hands and we can't wait to pour you a proper glass.