André Heucq
The Heucq family began bottling their own champagne in 1936. From the 1950s onwards, Roger Heucq modernised the business and a large proportion of the vines date back to this time. When his son André joined the company in 1973, the conversion to organic viticulture and a reorientation towards fine, elegant, terroir-influenced champagnes began. Today, André is supported by his children Fanny & Alexandre. Fanny also runs ‘dilettantes’, a renowned champagne boutique in Paris.
The domaine has 8 hectares of vineyards in the Vallée de la Marne, where Meunier is the most important grape variety. The soil has a special three-layer structure, consisting of sand, green clay and calcareous clay. Wines with very special characteristics grow here, with finely balanced minerality, body and high ageing potential.
No filtration is used when ageing the wines and hardly any sulphur is used. André favours ageing in wood to achieve balance and harmony - but his experiments with concrete eggs and clay amphorae also produce exciting results.
Low dosage and long ageing on the lees give the champagnes their intense and powerful style, which is also always precise, soil-emphasising, juicy and with plenty of structure.
Facts: R.M., Cuisles, Vallée de la Marne, 6ha.
Organic certification: FR-BIO-10
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André Heucq HERITAGE Assemblage DEMI - Bio
40% Chardonnay, 30% Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir Dosage: 4g/l 5 years of bottle maturity Blend of two harvests Malolactic Fermentation : in part Vinification : 30% in oak barrels and 70% in inox tank Lukas NOV22: Red fruit aromas dominate the nose with hints of cherry, currant and blackcurrant, as well as light yeast notes and pepper-nutmeg notes. Full-bodied and juicy in the mouth, blackcurrant & apple, as well as light citrus notes and some herbal spice, nice finish, an independent and aromatic cuvée with a lot of character and charm.
Content: 0.375 Liter (€81.33 / 1 Liter)
André Heucq HERITAGE Blanc de Meunier Brut Nature - Bio
100% Pinot Meunier Dosage: 0g/l Vinification in inox tank 3-4 years of bottle agingNicola OKT24: Rich, yeasty, spicy, roasty, yet also precise. No sulphur, therefore not as fruity as earlier releases, rather spicier flavours. Very harmonious and balanced. Tilman OKT24: Less fruity, a little wilder than the previous releases, spicy and accessible at the back, roasty, rich. Fabio OKT24: Lots of apple on the nose in various stages, taut despite oxidation, but nicely accessible and herbal. Tilman JAN24: Juicy body with notes of apple and pear, becoming leaner towards the end and a stimulating light bitter note. Great Meunier interpretation!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€60.67 / 1 Liter)
André Heucq HERITAGE Assemblage - Bio
40% Chardonnay, 30% Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir Dosage: 4g/l 5 years of bottle maturity Blend of two harvests Malolactic Fermentation: in part Vinification : 30% in oak barrels and 70% in inox tank Lukas NOV22: The nose is dominated by red fruit aromas with hints of cherry, currant and redcurrant, as well as light notes of yeast and pepper-nutmeg. In the mouth, full-bodied and juicy redcurrant and apple as well as light citrus notes and a little herbaceous spiciness, nice finish, a full-bodied cuvee with a lot of character and charm.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€63.87 / 1 Liter)
André Heucq HERITAGE Blanc de Meunier Zero 2016 - Bio
100% Pinot Meunier Terroir: Cuisles, Chatillon sur Marne, Serzy, Mareuil le port Dosage: 0g/l 3 years of bottle aging Vinification in inox tanks With malolactic fermentation Lukas NOV22: warm and spicy notes in the nose, hints of brioche with some green currant and fresh cherry, the mouth is dominated by lime and currant while the brioche takes a back seat, a very nice, complex, medium-bodied champagne that benefits from some air Tasting Aug22 Moritz: Despite its juiciness, the wine comes across as very fresh. The nose is dominated by a pithy dark sour cherry, paired with a subtle green bitterness that creates a beautiful balance. With a little air, notes of gooseberry can be found. Great fresh fruity champagne.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€66.53 / 1 Liter)
André Heucq HERITAGE Rosé de Meunier - Bio
100% Meunier Terroir: Parcel in Cuisles: "Bout de la Ville" Age of the vines: 50 years on average Alcoholic fermentation and malolactic fermentation in the stainless steel tank Bottle aging: 36 months Dosage: 0g/lNicola OCT24: Intense berries, full-bodied, minimally natural expression, multi-layered food companion.Tilman OCT24: Accessible due to the oxidative character, but goes very well with the exciting fruit, intense, a little dirty-natural. Super exciting!Fabio OCT24: Oxidative character with beautiful fruit, elegant, slightly bitter, food companion!Nicola SEP24: Rich, dark cherry fruit, very long slightly tart finish, food accompaniment, spicy, beguiling, enveloping. Tasting & food recommendation SEP20: Full-bodied, juicy on the palate. Rich, velvety texture. Aromatic, very long finish. Grapefruit aroma, salty. Great character rosé, in which Heucq have put everything they have gained in terms of experience in recent years and what the Meunier grape has to offer. Goes perfectly with dishes with beef, shrimp risotto or red fish fillet.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€77.20 / 1 Liter)
André Heucq HERITAGE Blanc de Blancs - Bio
100% Chardonnay Dosage: 4g/l 4 years of bottle aging Vinification: 70% in inoxtank, 30% in wood Vineyard of the Vallée de la Marne : Cuisles – parcelles les Vignes blanches, les Ratraits, le Bout de la Ville Soils : limestone and clay (illite) Malolactic Fermentation: no
Content: 0.75 Liter (€77.20 / 1 Liter)
André Heucq HERITAGE Millésime 2015 - Bio
50% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, 20% Meunier Terroir: Cuisles (Le Bout de la Ville & La Sablonnière) Soil: Limestone & clay (Illit) Vine Age: Chardonnay 30 Years, Meunier 25 Years, Pinot Noir 36 Years Vinification: 50% in Oak Barrels und 50% in Inox-Tanks Partial Malolactic Fermentation 5 Years Bottle Aging Dosage: 4g/l Production: 2500 Fl. Andreas SEP23: So much champagne for comparatively little money! And then you can buy it with a clear organic conscience because it comes from "good" agriculture from a biodynamic producer from the Marne. Juicy, for André with 4 grams almost highly dosed and yet super balanced, fine wholemeal toast, quince bread, fine wood spice, good pressure and great length, enormously drinkable. With his Millésime 2014, "Mr. Meunier" Heucq demonstrates perfectly what wonderful champagnes can be made with experience and healthy grapes, even in years that are not so easy. Moritz AUG22: A wonderfull aged Champagne with super fine perlage. Right after opening you'll find aromatics that remind of morning dew in the woods. With some time and airation armoas of caramelized red apples and delicate brioche notes develope. This complex Champagne developes, with some time and air, to a diverse pleasurable experience. Well suited as food companion for dishes with roasting flavours.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€77.20 / 1 Liter)
André Heucq Héritage ŒUF Blanc de Meunier Recolte 2022 - Bio
100% Meunier Dosage: 0g/l 2 years of bottle maturity Vineyards in the Marne Valley: Cuisles, Mareuil le port Vinified in concrete egg Age of the vines: 30 years Harvest: 2018 Number of bottles produced: 2500 Spontaneous fermentation & maturation: concrete egg Malolactic fermentation: yes Nicola JUL21: Straight, has something slightly sweet (0 dosage), in combination with the perfectly integrated acidity, extremely stimulating, ultra-long finish, dense, mouth-filling, juicy, a wide range of flavors unfolds, a lot to discover, peach, mirabelle plum, Stone fruit ... Andreas JUL21: strong character, expressive, clearly perceptible feel (which I really appreciate), extract-sweet despite zero dosage, the concrete egg intervenes more structurally than aromatic - the champagne has a very vital and challenging effect, very exciting new release from Meunier master Heucq
Content: 0.75 Liter (€78.67 / 1 Liter)
André Heucq (Still Wine) Coteaux Champenois Blanc Meunier Bout de la Ville 2022 - Bio
Still wine - not Champagne100% MeunierPressed whiteSingle plot Bout de la Ville 12 months barrel aging Only 300 bottles/year
Content: 0.75 Liter (€80.67 / 1 Liter)
André Heucq (Still Wine) Coteaux Champenois Rouge Meunier Les Vignes Blanches 2020 - Bio
Still wine - not Champagne100% MeunierSingle plot Les Vignes Blanches 12 months barrel ageing
Content: 0.75 Liter (€86.67 / 1 Liter)
André Heucq (Still Wine) Coteaux Rouge 2018 - bio
Still wine - not Champagne100% Meunier 12 months barrel aging Vendange Tardive Only 300 bottles/year
Content: 0.75 Liter (€90.67 / 1 Liter)
André Heucq (Stillwein) Coteaux Champenois Rouge Pinot Noir La Sablonnière 2018 - Bio
Still wine - not Champagne100% Pinot Noir 12 months barrel aging Only 300 bottles/year
Content: 0.75 Liter (€94.67 / 1 Liter)
André Heucq (Still wine) Coteaux Rouge V.V. Bout de la Ville Meunier 2016
Still wine - not Champagne100% MeunierVieilles VignesSingle Vineyard Bout de la Ville 12 months barrel aging Only 300 bottles/year
Content: 0.75 Liter (€96.00 / 1 Liter)
André Heucq (Still wine) Coteaux Rouge V.V. Bout de la Ville Meunier 2019 - Bio
Still wine - not Champagne100% MeunierVieilles VignesSingle Vineyard Bout de la Ville 12 months barrel aging Only 300 bottles/year
Content: 0.75 Liter (€100.00 / 1 Liter)
André Heucq HOMMAGE Parcellaire Les Roches 2016 - Bio
100% Meunier Alcoholic fermentation and aging in barrels Vineyard of the Vallée de la Marne : Jonquery, parcelle les Roches Soils : argileux (illite) Alcoolic Fermentation : in oak barrels Malolactic Fermentation : no Bottle aging: 36 months under cork Dosage: Brut Nature Tilman OKT24: Ripe nose, nice fruitiness, but still complex, good length, rich finish.Fabio OKT24: Aromatic at first, nice similarity to the entry, but with more maturity and depth, still good freshness and pressure.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€105.33 / 1 Liter)
André Heucq HOMMAGE Parcellaire Les Vignes Blanches 2015 - Bio
100% Chardonnay Dosage: 0g/l Single plot Les Vignes Blanches Age of the vines: ca. 36 yearsTerroir: limestone and clay (illite)Vinified in oak barrelsNo malolactic fermentation3 years bottle ageing under cork
André Heucq HOMMAGE Parcellaire La Rosière 2018 - Bio
100% Meunier Alcoholic fermentation and aging in barrels Single Vineyard La Rosiere Soils: argileux (illite) Alcoholic Fermentation: in oak barrels Malolactic Fermentation: no Bottle aging: 36 months under cork Dosage: Brut Nature
Content: 0.75 Liter (€111.33 / 1 Liter)
André Heucq HOMMAGE Parcellaire La Sablonniere 2018 - Bio
100% Pinot NoirDosage: 0g/lFrom the single vineyard La SablonniereTerroir: limestone and clay (illite)Age of the vines: Approx. 40 yearsWithout malolactic fermentation3 years bottle ageing under corkAgeing in woodTilman OCT24: Lively acidity, beautifully taut, still youthful, compact. Storage potential!Fabio OCT24: Fresh apple sauce, lemongrass, rather light - nothing red-fruity, great length, tighter.
André Heucq Histoires HII.X 2012
100% Chardonnay Dosage: 0g/l At least 10 years of bottle maturity With malolactic fermentation Matured for 12 months in wooden barrels Nicola OCT24: Super nice yeastiness, lively acidity from 2012 brings a lot of freshness and liveliness.Tilman OCT24: Very compact, great yeastiness, toasty, grilled brioche, nice citric flavour.Fabio OCT24: Very doughy --> lemon tart, very tight, fresh, long, very good!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€122.67 / 1 Liter)
André Heucq Histoires H1-VIII 2008
70% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir Dosage: 0g/l At least 10 years of bottle maturity Terroir: Vallée de la Marne - Cuisles, Jonquery, Olizy Average Age of the vines: 40 years Jahrgang 2008 Bottles produced: 1000 Alcoholic fermentation in an inox tank With malolactic fermentation Matured for 12 months in wooden barrels Tasting Note Domaine Heucq: The nose as a big personality with a lot of subtle aromas: flowers, yellow fruits, pralin, torréfaction. We can feel the micro-oxygénation of the cork ageing that brings a big complexity. The mouth is elegant et winy with a big density and a nice persistency. Tasting NOV20: Ripe nose, great freshness, super long finish, salty, exciting character, high quality!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€126.67 / 1 Liter)
André Heucq HERITAGE Blanc de Meunier MAGNUM Brut Nature - Bio
100% Pinot Meunier Dosage: 0g/l 4 years of bottle maturity with malolactic fermentation Tilman JAN24: Juicy body with notes of apple and pear, becoming slimmer towards the end and a stimulating, slightly bitter note. Great Meunier interpretation!
Content: 1.5 Liter (€70.00 / 1 Liter)
André Heucq HERITAGE Assemblage MAGNUM - Bio
40% Chardonnay, 30% Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir Blend of two harvests Malolactic Fermentation : in part Vinification : 30% in oak barrels and 70% in inox tank Aging in cellar : 60 months on lees Dosage: 4g/l Lukas NOV22: Red fruit aromas dominate the nose with hints of cherry, currant and blackcurrant, as well as light yeast notes and pepper-nutmeg notes. Full-bodied and juicy in the mouth, blackcurrant & apple, as well as light citrus notes and some herbal spice, nice finish, an independent and aromatic cuvée with a lot of character and charm.
Content: 1.5 Liter (€70.00 / 1 Liter)
André Heucq H60 - Bio
100% Meunier Malolaktic fermentation Aging in inoxtanks 6 years bottle aging + 12 months aging under the sea at 60m depthFurther information: Heucq H60 Dosage: 0g/l
Content: 0.75 Liter (€201.33 / 1 Liter)