Eric Taillet is a big fan of Meunier, the grape variety that thrives in the Marne Valley. More than 80% of his 6 hectares of vineyards around Baslieux-sous-Châtillon are planted with Meunier. To promote this grape variety, which is often overshadowed in Champagne by Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Taillet has created the Meunier Institut.
In his vineyards, the Champagne grower, who produces around 55,000 bottles per year, avoids chemical pesticides and explicitly allows planting between the vines. Around the vineyard behind the house, Eric Taillet has planted hundreds of beech hedges to promote biodiversity among the grapes.
Eric Taillet is a perfectionist with a penchant for experimentation. In the cellar, he works on projects with varieties such as Pinot Gris and Petit Meslier. While we were initially seduced by the fruity accessibility of his wines, the champagnes become more expressive and exciting every year.
Today his children Léna and Dylan are slowly taking over.