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Bigard
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Three-generation Montgueux grower: Chardonnay-led, chalk-hillside champagne
About Bigard
Bigard is a family-run grower-producer (récoltant-manipulant) based in Montgueux, a Chardonnay-dominated village on the chalky hillside near Troyes in the Aube département. The estate has been passed from father to son for three generations, and its champagnes are made predominantly from Chardonnay, with Pinot Noir grown only for blending. The range includes a Chardonnay-led brut, a rosé, a Réserve, a Prestige and a vintage cuvée, and visitors are received by appointment at the estate on rue Victor Lesaché.
Who Is This For?
For those who love Chardonnay-driven, chalky-textured champagne and want to discover a small family grower beyond the big houses
Wines of Bigard
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Champagne Bigard located?
- Bigard is based at 13 rue Victor Lesaché in Montgueux, a village in the Aube département near Troyes.
- Is Bigard a grower champagne?
- Yes. Bigard is a récoltant-manipulant, a grower who harvests its own grapes and makes its own champagne, run by the same family for three generations.
- What grapes does Bigard use?
- Mainly Chardonnay from chalky hillside vineyards in Montgueux. Pinot Noir is grown only in small amounts for blending.
- Which champagnes does Bigard make?
- The range includes a Chardonnay-led brut, a rosé, a Cuvée Réserve, a Cuvée Prestige and a vintage (Millésimé) champagne.
- Can I visit Bigard?
- Yes, individual visitors are welcomed at the estate by appointment; calling ahead is requested.