This artisan winemaker’s champagne is produced in Gyésur-Seine, in the south of the Champagne region, nestled in the heart of the Côte des Bar.
This Champagne, born from the vision of a sister and a brother, Audrey and Arnaud, draws its history from a rich family legacy. Its story begins in 1862, when their great-great-grandfathers, Charles Michelot and Gustave Terrillon, started growing vines.
Time passed, marking another significant moment for the family: the wedding of Arnaud and Audrey’s grandparents. In 1943, the union between André and Madeleine gave rise to the name Dumont-Terrillon, sealing the reunification of the vineyards.
As the fifth generation, Arnaud, then aged 22, joined the family business in 2003 after studying viticulture and oenology. A few years after making his first wines and obtaining HVE (High Environmental Value) and VDC (Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne) certifications, Audrey joined the family journey. Together, they founded a brand in tribute to their heritage : Champagne Dumont-Terrillon was born.
Together, they created cuvées blending Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Each one is unique, but with common characteristics of delicate effervescence, freshness, and a lingering tension on the palate, accented with fruity notes.
The offerings are divided into two categories: Les Perpétuelles and Les Ephémères.
Les Perpétuelles (The Perpetuals), the house’s true institution, include cuvée Deux A, a convivial brut champagne symbolising the initials of Arnaud and Audrey, which won the gold medal at the 2023 Gilbert et Gaillard International Challenge.
In the same category, you will find cuvée 1460, an extra brut champagne whose name reflects the number of days it is patiently left in the cellar, a minimum of 48 months, to develop all its finesse and subtleties. Finally, there is the cuvée Nacarat, an exceptional brut rosé champagne with an orange-red colour, reminiscent of the precious stone of the same name.
Les Ephèméres (The Ephemerals), produced in limited quantities, include the cuvée Affûté. An extra brut champagne with a dosage of just one gram. There are only 1,062 bottles, each numbered to mark its authenticity and prestige. Another shortlived extra brut cuvée, Vendange 2010, is a 100% Pinot Noir vintage champagne which won a double gold medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards and the Gilbert et Gaillard International Challenge in 2023.
Champagne Dumont-Terrillon is engaged in a responsible production policy which goes far beyond simply growing vines. Audrey and Arnaud are committed to minimising their environmental impact, paying particular attention to the choice of paper for bottle labels, packaging materials and printing inks.
The sleek design of the bottles, a reflection of a house that lives in its era, shows a desire to emphasise the content rather than the container. The inverted D’s within the logotype symbolising the Dumont surname also representing an hourglass. It’s a subtle way of underlining the relationship with time within the house’s approach to ageing its vintages.
Dumont-Terrillon is the embodiment of elegance and minimalism, highlighting the exceptional nature of champagne without any unnecessary embellishments. A desire to sublimate the Aube region and paying homage to the Champagne tradition of hand-harvested grapes and handcrafted vinification. These values instilled in Arnaud and Audrey from an early age, are perpetuated with the authenticity of craftsmanship passed down through generations.
