Hugo, Magali & Noël Bazin
Champagne Noël Bazin is a small family estate based in Villers-Marmery, a Premier Cru village in the Montagne de Reims particularly associated with Chardonnay. Noël Bazin took over the family property in 1988 and began producing Champagne under his own name in 1999. Today, the estate farms just over three hectares across Villers-Marmery and Grand Cru Verzy, with around 20 to 25 parcels ranging from 5 to 60 years old, planted exclusively with Chardonnay. Vineyard work remains largely manual, including pruning, tying, disbudding, trellising and harvesting, and the estate is certified Viticulture Durable en Champagne. The range is therefore strongly focused on Blanc de Blancs, exploring different expressions of Chardonnay, with occasional use of oak and reserve wines. The estate produces fewer than 20,000 bottles per year.