Rousseaux-Batteux

VERZENAY - CHAMPAGNE | FRANCE

Rousseaux-Batteux represents a family history: the Rousseauxs have always worked the vineyard and Adrien Rousseaux represents the fourth generation of rècoltant-manipulant winemakers. Great-grandfather Paul began producing Champagne on his own in 1920. Carved out of rock in the late 19th century, the winery was originally used by schoolchildren as a shelter from World War I bombings, which targeted nearby Reims Cathedral. Adrien took over the winery reins in 2012: he manages this small Domaine located in the Grand Cru of Verzenay, near the Montagne de Reims. The village of Verzenay, a winemaking reality bordered by a lighthouse on one side and a mill on the other, is well known for the quality of its Pinot Noir, among the most prized and sought-after in the Champagne region. Adrien Rousseaux works his vineyards with a constant focus on respecting the environment, without the use of pesticides and herbicides.