Champagne José Michel

About Champagne José Michel

José Michel made his first vintage in 1955. Thanks in part to his cellar which is rich in old bottles of Pinot Meunier, he has developed a cult following for his Champagnes. This “Maison de Tradition” began in 1847 and five generations later, José and his grandson carry forward a wonderfully artisanal sensibility to their craft. They are a founding member of the group, “Tresors de Champagne” known as the “Special Club.”

José Michel is located in Moussy, a small village just south of Epernay. José was the first in his family to plant Chardonnay in 1958. Today, the 27 acres/11 hectares of vineyards are spread throughout a number of villages, mostly along the Cotes D’Epernay. The vineyard sites with a richer clay soil are planted to Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The lower slopes which have a particularly calcareous soil are planted to Chardonnay.

Fermentations are carried out in old oak casks or enameled steel vats and the wines go through a malolactic fermentation. José Michel is certified “Level 3” the top level of certification in Haute Valeur Environmentale.

Part of the Wine Traditions portfolio