Doyard-Mahé
ドワイヤール・マエ
Family-run Vertus grower; Chardonnay-driven Blanc de Blancs
About Doyard-Mahé
Doyard-Mahé is a family-run récoltant-manipulant Champagne estate in Vertus, a Premier Cru village at the southern end of the Côte des Blancs. Founded in 1927 by Maurice Doyard, it is now led by his great-granddaughter Carole Doyard, the fourth generation. The estate farms about 6 hectares, with Chardonnay as the backbone of its cuvées and a small share of Pinot Noir. It is certified HVE and has worked from the Moulin d'Argensole, a former mill, since 1952. Its range includes Blanc de Blancs cuvées such as Empreinte and Désir, as well as a Ratafia champenois.
Who Is This For?
For those who want a small, family-made grower Champagne with chalky, Chardonnay-driven precision from the Côte des Blancs
Wines of Doyard-Mahé
No cuvées registered yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Doyard-Mahé located?
- Doyard-Mahé is based at the Moulin d'Argensole, 28 chemin des Sept Moulins, in Vertus (51130), a Premier Cru village at the southern end of the Côte des Blancs.
- Is Doyard-Mahé a grower Champagne?
- Yes. It is a récoltant-manipulant, a grower who makes Champagne from its own vineyards, farming about 6 hectares in Vertus.
- Who runs Doyard-Mahé today?
- Carole Doyard, the fourth generation of the family, runs the estate. It was founded in 1927 by her great-grandfather Maurice Doyard.
- What grapes does Doyard-Mahé grow?
- Chardonnay is the base of the estate's cuvées. Pinot Noir makes up a small share, about 10 percent of the vineyard.
- Is Doyard-Mahé the same producer as Champagne Doyard?
- No. Champagne Doyard is a separate company with its own registration and address (39 avenue du Général Leclerc, Vertus) and its own website. Both are Vertus families that trace their origins to Maurice Doyard, but they are distinct estates.