Champagne Augustin Frères • Arthur & Maxence Augustin in Avenay-Val-d’Or
In Avenay-Val-d’Or, at the heart of the Marne Valley, Arthur and Maxence Augustin, sons of Marc Augustin, are carrying the family story forward with a new generation of Champagnes. Continuing the work initiated by their father, they place respect for living systems and biodynamic farming at the heart of their approach.
A NEW GENERATION, THE SAME PHILOSOPHY
The estate farms its vineyards according to the principles of biodynamics, using natural plant-based preparations, following lunar rhythms and paying particular attention to biodiversity. This philosophy, initiated by Marc Augustin, is now being carried forward by Arthur and Maxence. In the cellar, the brothers favour low-intervention winemaking, including indigenous fermentations and ageing in oak barrels. Their first cuvée, D’Âme à Âme, from Avenay-Val-d’Or Premier Cru, is a blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, with indigenous fermentation, 100% barrel ageing and a dosage of just 1 g/L. Living, precise and sensitive Champagnes, through which Arthur and Maxence continue the distinctive identity of the Augustin family while writing their own chapter.
