Caillez Lemaire

Located in the heart of the Champagne region, Champagne Caillez-Lemaire embodies the essence of craftsmanship and tradition, combined with a modern, environmentally conscious vision. This small-scale family business is led by Virginie Vanpoperinghe, a passionate winemaker who discovered her love for Champagne at a young age. Virginie grew up in a family of winegrowers and worked in the vineyards and the cellar from a young age. Although the work was hard, the idea of ​​becoming a winemaker captured her heart when she discovered the beauty of tasting and creating at the age of nineteen.

Today, Virginie runs the business with her husband and her parents, supported by a small, dedicated team of three employees. The scale of the business is modest, but that is precisely what allows them to focus unprecedentedly on quality and precision. Champagne Caillez-Lemaire has recently become fully organic, an important step in their philosophy of producing sustainable and environmentally friendly wines.

At Champagne Caillez-Lemaire, respect for nature is central. The switch to organic certification means that no synthetic chemicals are used, which protects the soil, groundwater and biodiversity. This approach requires additional manual work, but Virginie and her team are determined to produce their Champagnes responsibly, with respect for their terroir. The Champagnes are partly vinified in wooden barrels, an intensive method that contributes to the complexity and depth of the wines. This process, together with attention to detail such as temperature control during harvest, gives Caillez-Lemaire Champagnes their refined, unique character.

A perfect example of their philosophy is the Cuvée Reflets Extra Brut, a Champagne that exudes precision and purity. With a low sugar content, this Extra Brut emphasises the minerality and freshness of the terroir. It is a Champagne that perfectly maintains the balance between acidity, fruitiness and refinement, without becoming too heavy or too sweet. Reflets Extra Brut is an ode to the craftsmanship of Caillez-Lemaire and a reflection of the rich history of this family business. The aim is to express the unique characteristics of the terroir and grapes in each cuvée.

For Virginie, Champagne is more than a wine; it is a moment of connection. One of her favourite memories is a simple but special evening on the beach with friends, where a bottle of Champagne lifted the atmosphere to a higher level. This idea of ​​‘enjoying together’ is at the heart of what Champagne Caillez-Lemaire wants to convey: creating wines that are not only refined, but also enhance moments of pure happiness and togetherness…