Grande Vallée

Question 1

What is the dominant grape variety in the Grande Vallée

Answer 1

• Pinot Noir 65%; Chardonnay 19%; Meunier 16%

Question 2

Name the villages of the Grande Vallée, east to west:

Answer 2

Bisseuil, Mareuil-sur-Ay, Avenay-Val-d’Or, Mutigny, Ay, Dizy, Champillon, Hautvillers, Cumieres

Question 3

Describe the land of the Grande Vallée

Answer 3

East of Cumieres, the Vallee de la Marne opens up with south-facing slopes overlooking a plain. The soil also shifts, with chalky bedrock coming closer to the surface. The Grande Vallée has: an ideal blend of clay and chalk soils, a mostly southern exposure, and a temperate climate–perfect for pinot noir.