Founded in 1977 in Ville-sur-Arce at the entrance to the Arce Valley, Champagne Thierry Massin represents the quiet rise of the Côte des Bar as one of Champagne’s most compelling sources of terroir-driven grower wines. What began as a family project under Thierry and Dominique Massin is now guided by the next generation, Thibault and Violaine Massin, who bring both technical training and a contemporary vision to the estate.

The vineyards are rooted in Portlandian limestone and Kimmeridgian marl—soils geologically aligned with nearby Chablis and foundational to the tension and saline signature of the wines. Pinot Noir dominates the plantings, expressing structure and depth in this southern sector of Champagne, while Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier contribute lift and aromatic finesse. Select heritage varieties further underscore the estate’s commitment to preserving Champagne’s genetic diversity.

Viticulture emphasizes balance and soil vitality. Vineyard density, canopy management, and careful harvesting in small crates preserve fruit integrity and allow the vines to root deeply into the marl and limestone subsoils. The approach is disciplined but not dogmatic—focused on expressing place with clarity rather than imposing style.

In the cellar, winemaking is deliberate and restrained. Gentle pressing, precise fractioning, and temperature-controlled fermentations protect aromatic purity. Blending integrates reserve wines thoughtfully, while dosage remains measured, often in Brut or Extra-Brut levels, allowing the minerality and structural tension of the Côte des Bar to define the house signature. The style is energetic yet layered: orchard fruit, citrus peel, subtle autolytic texture, and a mineral spine carried by fine, persistent mousse. These are Champagnes of authenticity and composure—less about opulence, more about precision.

Champagne Thierry Massin stands at the forefront of the Côte des Bar’s ascent—a family estate refining its voice and increasingly recognized for producing grower Champagne with clarity, identity, and elevated ambition.