Champagne Secondé-Simon
Le Village 2017

The Champagne Le Village 2017 by Secondé-Simon is a Blanc de Noirs of great character and depth, made from 100% Pinot Noir sourced from the vineyards of Ambonnay, one of the most prestigious Grand Cru villages of the Montagne de Reims, renowned for combining power, elegance, and mineral finesse.

The 2017 vintage was marked by balanced climatic conditions, allowing for the harvest of perfectly ripe and healthy grapes. Vinification and aging take place in fût de chêne, following the vigneron’s artisanal tradition. After tirage, the wine ages for at least five years on its lees before dégorgement, with a final dosage of around 3 g/l (Extra Brut) — a choice that highlights the pure expression of Pinot Noir and the transparency of Ambonnay’s terroir.

On tasting, Le Village 2017 reveals a pale gold color with copper reflections and a fine, steady mousse. The nose opens with ripe red fruits, candied citrus, toasted hazelnut, and sweet spices, enriched by mineral nuances of chalk and flint. The palate is broad, creamy, and structured, supported by vibrant freshness and a saline texture that enhances its verticality and precision. The finish is long and persistent, with elegant notes of dried raspberry, bitter orange, and toasted almond.

A Millésime Blanc de Noirs Champagne of authenticity and personality, Le Village 2017 reflects with refinement and intensity the power of Ambonnay’s Pinot Noir and the artisanal vision of Secondé-Simon, in a perfect balance of energy, depth, and mineral finesse.

Champagne Secondé-Simon

The history of Champagne Secondé-Simon begins in 1983, when Jean-Luc Secondé, son of Champagne winemakers, together with his wife Catherine, decided to create his own Domaine in the village of Ambonnay, in the heart of the Montagne de Reims vineyards. Currently the Domaine has 6 hectares of exclusively Grand Cru vineyards and its management is entrusted to Jérôme Bôle and Nicolas Secondé, respectively son-in-law and son of Jean-Luc and Catherine Secondé.

Located in the cradle of the Champagne, the Ambonnay-Bouzy hill faces south/south-east and benefits from geological conditions and a microclimate ideal for the growing high quality grapes. The vines grow in fact on a hilly calcareous soil covered by a layer of chalky clay which in combination with the microclimate influences the character of the wines, which stand out for their identity and structure, and are particularly wanted by lovers of fine Champagne. It should be emphasized that the Domaine is one of the major suppliers of Pinot Noir grapes of the Krug Maison.

The Domaine Secondé-Simon is careful to the respect for the environment through biodynamic farming practices: since 2018 it has been certified HVE - Haute Valeur Environnementale, i.e. vineyards grown using the sustainable viticulture method and since 2019 it has been certified Viticulture Durable en Champagne.