Éric Collinet works in Baroville, a quiet village in the Côte des Bar, where Champagne meets the forests and rolling hills of the Haute-Marne. This is the southern edge of Champagne, shaped by Kimmeridgian limestone and Jurassic-era clay—soils more commonly associated with Chablis. It’s a landscape that lends itself to wines of precision and tension.

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Collinet farms organically, with deep respect for the land. The vines are fully grassed to protect the soil, and agroforestry practices create natural biodiversity, enhancing vine health.

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Harvest is done by hand in the communal spirit of the village, and the grapes are brought to a cooperative where Collinet manages vinification. Fermentation happens naturally, aging takes place in neutral barrels, and there’s no fining, filtration, or dosage—just time and patience guiding the wine to its final form.

Collinet’s Champagne carries the unmistakable imprint of its place—sharp clarity rather than opulence, lifted by tension and mineral depth. This is Champagne with precision and poise. A quiet voice, but one that resonates.