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FrançaisDOMAINE AURÉLIEN LURQUIN — ROMERY
Artisan grower & single-parcel expression in the Vallée de la Marne
Based in Romery, at the heart of the slopes of the Vallée de la Marne, Aurélien Lurquin is one of the most singular and confidential winegrowers of contemporary Champagne. At the head of a microscopic estate — just 2.3 hectares, divided into around fifteen micro-parcels — he crafts Champagnes of exceptional precision, guided by an artisanal, intuitive approach deeply rooted in terroir.
Terroirs & Vineyard
The vineyard forms a true patchwork of micro-parcels around Romery, resting on soils of multiple expressions:
- chalk and limestone: linear tension and energy,
- fine sands: aromatic purity and delicacy of texture,
- light clays: structure, depth and length.
The three Champagne varieties — Meunier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay — are cultivated with uncompromising attention, respecting life in the soils and the natural rhythms of the vines. Production is intentionally tiny, limited to a few thousand bottles per year, reflecting a constant quest for precision and identity.
Philosophy: An Artisanal & Intuitive Approach
Aurélien Lurquin's philosophy rests on a simple conviction: each parcel must express its purest, most authentic truth. This vision translates into:
- certified organic farming since 2007,
- careful soil work, including the use of horse-drawn tools on certain parcels,
- very low yields,
- gentle pressing,
- long, natural fermentations,
- extended ageing on fine lees,
- a measured use of oak, always in service of the site,
- single-parcel, often single-variety Champagnes, stripped of any artifice.
It is a true auteur approach — guided by observation, time, and a meticulous attention to detail.
Wine Style
- fine, slow-rising bubbles,
- elongated, mineral tension,
- vibrant acidity,
- pure, vertical, chiselled aromatics,
- silky, weightless texture,
- remarkable depth from long, controlled ageing.
These are Champagnes of personality — luminous, precise, and suited equally to gastronomy and contemplative tasting.
Signature Cuvées (Selection)
| Cuvée | Type | Style & Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Les Crayères du Levant | Blanc de Noirs / Single-Parcel | A vertical expression of chalk: pure tension, linear minerality, refined length. |
| Les Forcières | Pinot Noir | Structured and precise, combining pure fruit with delicate tannic finesse. |
| Saignée de Meunier | Rosé de Saignée | A rare rosé: intense aromatics, precision, lively freshness, delicate texture. |
A microscopic and profoundly artisanal estate, Aurélien Lurquin embodies a true Champagne of authorship, where each bottle is the faithful expression of a parcel, a moment, and a patiently curated balance. Through his intuitive vision, meticulous craftsmanship, and unwavering commitment to terroir, he produces rare, luminous, and impeccably pure Champagnes — among the most distinctive in the Vallée de la Marne.
