Vincent Couche

Vincent Couche is in his own way a visionary winemaker who has guided his family business towards a sustainable and innovative future. With a remarkable sensitivity towards the environment and product quality, Vincent embarked on the path of biodynamic viticulture back in 2008, converting all the Maison's vineyards to this holistic philosophy. An artisanal and respectful approach in the vineyard and cellar. The grapes are cultivated without the use of pesticides or chemical herbicides, and in the cellar, spontaneous fermentation and the use of oak barrels for maturing the base wines are favoured. In addition, Vincent makes extensive use of 'vins de réserve', which lend complexity and depth to his Champagnes. The history of the company began with Vincent's father, André Couche, who in 1973 bought the largest vineyard planted to Pinot Noir in Buxeuil and a second plot in Montgueux, planted to Chardonnay. These vineyards are located in an area with an average warmer climate than the 'classic' Champagne region, but the presence of the Seine in the valley bottom ensures a valuable supply of humidity, favouring the balanced ripening of the grapes.