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Taisne-Riocour
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Côte des Bar family Champagne from Les Riceys, HVE Level 3 since 2016
About Taisne-Riocour
Taisne-Riocour is a Champagne house based at 28 rue de Bise in Les Riceys, in the Aube department's Côte des Bar. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are grown on plots around Les Riceys, and the entire vineyard has held HVE Level 3 certification since 2016. Five siblings, children of Angelito de Taisne and Claude de Riocour, who relaunched the family vineyard, run the house and released their first cuvées in 2018. The range includes Grande Réserve and Blanc de Noirs, a 100% Pinot Noir cuvée from Les Riceys.
Who Is This For?
For those who want a Pinot Noir-driven, mineral Champagne from the Côte des Bar rather than a big-house blend
Wines of Taisne-Riocour
No cuvées registered yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Taisne-Riocour located?
- Taisne-Riocour is based at 28 rue de Bise in Les Riceys, in the Aube department, in the Côte des Bar area of Champagne.
- Which grapes does Taisne-Riocour grow?
- Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Pinot Noir is the main grape, and the Blanc de Noirs is 100% Pinot Noir from Les Riceys.
- Is Taisne-Riocour certified for sustainable viticulture?
- Yes. The entire vineyard has been certified HVE (High Environmental Value) Level 3 since 2016, and biodynamic practices have been trialled on part of the vineyard since 2020.
- Who runs Taisne-Riocour?
- Five siblings, children of Angelito de Taisne and Claude de Riocour, run the house. They released their first cuvées in 2018.