I first met Hannah and Raphaël Piconnet a few years ago at the Vin Noé event, Haute les Mains.

Their organic 8.5-hectare Champagne estate is located in Neuville-sur-Seine, established in 2013. Spread across ten parcels, the vines have been in Raphaël’s family for generations, previously tended by his father and grandfather, who focused on grape production for sale.

All their Champagnes are produced without sulfites—even during pressing, which is a rarity in the region—and are aged sur lattes for two years before disgorgement. The estate is primarily planted with Pinot Noir, complemented by Chardonnay, and small quantities of Meunier and Pinot Blanc.