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will be released at the start of 2023. Since Covid ended, Michel has noticed that his
customers seem to be increasingly drawn to the higher-end labels. And Cramant
has a superb reputation. There is demand in Denmark, the Netherlands, the United
States and Japan.
The Grands Crus are highly prized, adds Chauvet, who also sells some fruit to Billecart-Salmon.
By way of comparison, 1 kg of basic growth grapes fetches between 5
and 6 euros, whereas Grands Crus grapes are more in the range of 8 euros. Often,
Moët et Chandon – the largest producer – sets the tempo for fruit prices, and the
others follow suit.
OIRY/CHOUILLY – CHAMPAGNE LEGRAS-FRAPART
Located in Oiry, this boutique winery farms less than 2 hectares of vines, most of
them situated in Chouilly. Traditionally, you need 3 hectares of vines to be able to
produce your own Champagne, explains Gaylord Legras, who therefore combines
winegrowing and teaching commerce at the Champagne viticulture college.
GAYLORD LEGRAS COMBINES WINEGROWING AND TEACHING COMMERCE
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