Guy Méa
Guy Méa is a family-run maison, located in the heart of the magnificent territory of Montagne de Reims. The domaine is situated in Louvois, one of the 17 villages in the Champagne region classified as Grand Cru. The winery has over a century of history and has passed down an ancient savoir-faire from generation to generation. In 2000, the young Sophie began to manage the maison with the intention of bringing innovations to the management of the domaine, which has always been tied to a very traditional vision. Since 2019, Sophie has been joined by her husband Frank, who is from Bordeaux and particularly passionate about Champagne. The new philosophy aims to combine the experience of five generations with the desire to produce wines that are increasingly pure, genuine, and enjoyable to drink.
The domaine is located in the southern, southwestern area of Montagne de Reims. From the perspective of grape varieties, 70% of the area is cultivated with Pinot Noir, 26% with Chardonnay, and 4% with Meunier. The property is divided into numerous small plots. Twenty-four parcels are are located in the area of Montagne de Reims, in the municipal territories of the Grand Crus of Louvois and Bouzy, with southern and southwestern exposure, and in the territories classified as Premier Cru of Ludes, Montbré, Chigny les Roses, and Tauxières Mutry with exposure facing north, northeast, and northwest. In these areas, the soils are mainly of a calcareous or calcareous-clay nature with the presence of gypsum and skeleton. The three parcels of Trigny, Chenay, and Hermonville, in the area of Massif de Saint Thierry, have a southern and southeastern exposure and are characterized by soils composed of clay, silt, and sand. A precious mosaic of vineyards that allows for a wide choice when creating the cuvées.
From an agronomic management perspective, great attention is paid to respecting the soil and its natural vitality. Each parcel is managed individually and based on the climatic trends of the vintage, with great care and without the application of standard protocols. No chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides are used between the rows, and the company is certified HVE (Haute ValeurEnvironmental). The vines are managed with low yields to favor the concentration of aromas. The harvests are carried out manually at full ripeness of the grapes, with selection of the bunches in the vineyard and then in the winery, before proceeding with soft pressing. Each parcel is vinified separately, and the base wines are aged sur lies in stainless steel tanks and in oak barrels inside the old cellars, where the bottles also rest while waiting for disgorgement.
Guy Méa is a family-run maison, located in the heart of the magnificent territory of Montagne de Reims. The domaine is situated in Louvois, one of the 17 villages in the Champagne region classified as Grand Cru. The winery has over a century of history and has passed down an ancient savoir-faire from generation to generation. In 2000, the young Sophie began to manage the maison with the intention of bringing innovations to the management of the domaine, which has always been tied to a very traditional vision. Since 2019, Sophie has been joined by her husband Frank, who is from Bordeaux and particularly passionate about Champagne. The new philosophy aims to combine the experience of five generations with the desire to produce wines that are increasingly pure, genuine, and enjoyable to drink.
The domaine is located in the southern, southwestern area of Montagne de Reims. From the perspective of grape varieties, 70% of the area is cultivated with Pinot Noir, 26% with Chardonnay, and 4% with Meunier. The property is divided into numerous small plots. Twenty-four parcels are are located in the area of Montagne de Reims, in the municipal territories of the Grand Crus of Louvois and Bouzy, with southern and southwestern exposure, and in the territories classified as Premier Cru of Ludes, Montbré, Chigny les Roses, and Tauxières Mutry with exposure facing north, northeast, and northwest. In these areas, the soils are mainly of a calcareous or calcareous-clay nature with the presence of gypsum and skeleton. The three parcels of Trigny, Chenay, and Hermonville, in the area of Massif de Saint Thierry, have a southern and southeastern exposure and are characterized by soils composed of clay, silt, and sand. A precious mosaic of vineyards that allows for a wide choice when creating the cuvées.
From an agronomic management perspective, great attention is paid to respecting the soil and its natural vitality. Each parcel is managed individually and based on the climatic trends of the vintage, with great care and without the application of standard protocols. No chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides are used between the rows, and the company is certified HVE (Haute ValeurEnvironmental). The vines are managed with low yields to favor the concentration of aromas. The harvests are carried out manually at full ripeness of the grapes, with selection of the bunches in the vineyard and then in the winery, before proceeding with soft pressing. Each parcel is vinified separately, and the base wines are aged sur lies in stainless steel tanks and in oak barrels inside the old cellars, where the bottles also rest while waiting for disgorgement.
