Jean Velut
The family has been producing wine in this region since the 16th century. Sixty years ago, a new generation of winemakers discovered the terroir buried beneath the chalky soils of Montgeux's gentle slopes.
The estate was founded by Jean Veloux and his wife, Huguette.
Their son, Denis, developed the vineyard and began producing champagne in 1976. Today, his son, Benoît, is responsible for uncovering this unique terroir of Montgeux, nestled among thousands of hectares of Pinot Noir vineyards in the Côtes des Bars.
Montgeux is a small but distinctive vineyard located approximately ten kilometers west of Troyes, in the Aube department. Often referred to as the "Montrachet of Champagne," Montgeux is considered a regional exception thanks to its exceptional Chardonnay and unique geological location. It rises on a solitary chalk hill, above flat, agriculturally unsuitable land, making it a true microterroir in the Champagne landscape. The village was officially incorporated into the Champagne appellation in 1927. Ninety percent of Montgueux's vineyards are planted with Chardonnay, and the remaining 10% is divided between Pinot Noir and Meunier.
The estate was founded by Jean Veloux and his wife, Huguette.
Their son, Denis, developed the vineyard and began producing champagne in 1976. Today, his son, Benoît, is responsible for uncovering this unique terroir of Montgeux, nestled among thousands of hectares of Pinot Noir vineyards in the Côtes des Bars.
Montgeux is a small but distinctive vineyard located approximately ten kilometers west of Troyes, in the Aube department. Often referred to as the "Montrachet of Champagne," Montgeux is considered a regional exception thanks to its exceptional Chardonnay and unique geological location. It rises on a solitary chalk hill, above flat, agriculturally unsuitable land, making it a true microterroir in the Champagne landscape. The village was officially incorporated into the Champagne appellation in 1927. Ninety percent of Montgueux's vineyards are planted with Chardonnay, and the remaining 10% is divided between Pinot Noir and Meunier.
