Legacy Rooted in the Heart of Champagne
The Story of Roger-Constant Lemaire
DOMAIN SINCE 1860
The history of the House of Roger-Constant Lemaire dates back to the end of the 19th century in Hautvillers, the cradle of champagne where a family tradition was founded.
A gardener and poet, Désiré Lemaire bought the first pieces of land that today constitute the House of Roger-Constant Lemaire vineyard.
Désiré’s grandson, Roger-Constant, understood the importance of blending the grapes on the basis of their origin in order to create a quality champagne. In 1945, he doubled the size of the vineyard in Hautvillers and moved the family heartland to Villers-sous-Chatillon.
Brigitte Lemaire, Roger-Constant’s daughter, married Gilles Tournant who proved to be a mvery talented young winemaker. Together they have continued the family tradition with their children Sébastien and Guillaume.
For 5 generations the family has been putting the know-how of its Marne valley ancestors to good use. The terroir is right in the heart of the Champagne region, exclusively on the south bank on a clay-limestone soil extending from Hautvillers premier cru to Cumières and as far as Villers-sous-Châtillon
Nowadays the House of Roger-Constant Lemaire specialises in producing exceptional original champagnes using no malolactic fermentation, no filtration and no fining
The House of Roger-Constant Lemaire specialises in producing exceptional original champagnes using no malolactic fermentation, no filtration and no fining. This family specificity enables us to offer champagnes that are fresh on the palate and marked by their authenticity and minerality.
A love of vines and wine is the very essence of our vintages. Respect for the environment, seaweed to fertilize the soil and traditional winemaking methods combined with modern techniques, all contribute to the international image and reputation of our champagnes. This philosophy has been rewarded by numerous national and international awards.
