Le Mont Joyeux Blancs de Blancs Ludes Premier Cru

Pork, Shellfish, Rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), Mild and soft cheese

2018 offered us memorable weather conditions: a rainy winter, a mild spring, and a dry, sunny summer. These perfect conditions led to an early, abundant and healthy harvest. The terroir was able to reveal itself, despite a hot year, thanks to the coolness of its chalky subsoil. The grapes were plentiful, particularly in the Chardonnays, with a beautiful aromatic richness.

Ageing on lees for a minimum of six years in our cellars.

Vinification in oak barrels for nearly 8 months.

The majority of the Monmarthe family vineyard is located in the commune of Lude (15 hectares) - a village classified as premier cru - in the heart of the Montagne de Reims. The village of Ludes is situated on the Champagne tourist route, on the hillside of the Champagne Natural Park. Another two hectares are located in the neighboring village of Taissy - also classified as premier cru. The vineyard is divided into 22 plots with 35% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay, and 30% meunier. The entire vineyard belongs to the Monmarthe family, Seven generations have succeeded each other to preserve this exceptional terroir...