Vineyard area: 7 ha / Production: 20,000 bottles / Verzenay & Verzy

Grand Cru without compromise

Verzenay, famous for its lighthouse and its outstanding Pinot Noir grapes, is home to the Vignon winemaking family, whose long-standing tradition has seen them use the grapes from their vineyards for their own champagne production since 1946. In 2001, Michel Vignon handed over the reins to his son Stéphane.

The winemaker owns 7 hectares of vineyards, exclusively in Grand Cru sites. However, only the best 2.8 hectares are used to create his own champagne. The rest of the grapes are sold to the major houses. Annual production is limited to around 20,000 bottles. We manage to secure a few bottles here and there. The vineyards are located on various plots in Verzenay and Verzy. Both municipalities are considered prime Grand Cru sites. Each plot has its own character, which Stéphane cultivates and consciously utilizes to produce grower champagnes according to time-honored traditions and in the classic style.

Stéphane Vignon's vines are very old. The oldest vines were planted in 1947. He also has a vineyard planted in 1965 and one from 1961. This provides the perfect basis for grapes with great complexity and finesse. The vineyards are farmed organically, but are not certified organic. The vineyards are cultivated with respect for the terroir, sometimes with the help of horses.

In 2024 alone, Stéphane received 81 medals for his champagnes and was honored several times in the 2022 Gault Millau Guide!