2-Histoire-EN – Champagne Brisson-Jonchère

OUR STORY

Genesis of a passion

Lucienne LARDENOIS, Bénédicte’s mother, was born near Avize, Marne in 1921.

In 1945, she married for the first time with Pierre KRIER, winemaker, who died a few years later.

With determination and passion, she takes care of the operation.

In 1956, she met Bénédicte’s father, Robert BRISSON, also from the same region, but established as a farmer in Bar-sur-Aube.

Together, they expanded the vineyard in Bar-sur-Aube and sold their grapes to traders.

First generation
of harvester-handler winegrowers

In 1990, Bénédicte rented a small plot of vineyard from her parents.

A series of opportunities, such as the purchase of vineyards and land, contribute to the development of their own family estate.

It was only in 2005, after taking over the vineyards from her parents and having sufficient surface area, that Bénédicte BRISSON and Claude JONCHÈRE decided to build a winery and a cellar in order to produce their own Champagne.

Status of Récoltant-Manipulant (Harvester-Handler)

The term Récoltant-Manipulant, designates winegrowers who cultivate, harvest, vinify and market their wines themselves from A to Z.

There are more than 2 000 Récoltants-Manipulants in Champagne.

The result is a winegrower’s wine with its particular character due to the winemaker’s own choices.

The Champagne Brisson Jonchère produced its wines from plot selection and vinifies a part of its harvest in woods, in order to enhance the aromas of the terroir.

Chapter 1

THE BIRTH OF OUR WINE ESTATE

1990

Taking over
the vineyards

Acquisition of plots from parents : 0,25 ha

2005

Creation
of the domain

Birth of the brand with 2,5 hectares

2006

Construction
of the cellar

Creation of the press and winery

2008

Launch
of the range

Creation of 5 wines

2010

First
medal

Chardonnay

Gold Medal at Vinalies

2016

Opening the reception hall

Opening of the reception hall with artistic ambience

2023

Arrival of son Alexandre

2nd generation ready to contribute to the development of the family estate

Chapter 2

OUR PASSION FOR ART

2007

Févyug

Artist from Dijon

Graphic designer

Plate designer for caps

2012

Nat's

Artist from Calais

Painter

Plate designer for caps

2015

Mich

Artist from Auvergne

Painter watercolor and charcoaol

Capsule painting

> Discover the artist

2017

Osscini

Artist from Marseille

Graphic designer & collage editor

Contemporary designer

> Discover the artist

2018

Seven

Artist from Alsace

Painter on wood

Musical influences

> Discover the artist

2019

Oizif

Artist from Troyes

Graffiti artist

Street artist

> Discover the artist

2020

Aurélie Chauvin

Artist from Bretagne

Romantic painter

> Discover the artist

2021

Audrey Schintu

Artist from Marseille

Acid painter

> Discover the artist

Chapter 3

AHEAD TO NEW ADVENTURES

2017

Certification
HVE3

Highest level in the High Environmental Value system.

Demonstrates a strong commitment to environmentally-friendly farming practices.

2019

Creation
of the 1st cottage

Creation of l'Oustaou, a cottage located on the estate at Bar-sur-aube in the heart of the Champagne region.

Decoration inspired by Claude Jonchère's Auvergne origins.

2022

Launch
of the 2nd cottage

Acquisition of a second cottage, L'Antre II, located in Fontaine in the heart of the Champagne region.

Decoration inspired by painter Audrey Schintu.

2024

Sell our wines
Overseas

Ambition to create personalized cuvées to approach new export markets.