Champagne Rooted in a Hundred Years of Family Tradition
In 1901, Bennoni Mansard crafted his first bottles of Champagne. Over the decades, the estate evolved through changing times, yet the family’s passion and pursuit of excellence remained constant.
Today, Maxime Mansard carries forward that legacy with Champagne Achille Princier, drawing on fruit from very old vines planted by his ancestors. Grapes for this cuvée come from select parcels first established in 1930, preserving the traditions and craftsmanship that have defined the Mansard family for over a century.
Épernay, Vallée de la Marne
The estate covers 24 hectares, spread over 66 parcels across 10 villages—each with its own soil character and microclimate. Vines average over 30 years in age, with plantings of 35% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Meunier, and 30% Pinot Noir.
This geographical diversity gives Maxime plenty of options to blend complexity and balance into each cuvée, drawing on fruit from premier sites in the Vallée de la Marne and Montagne de Reims foothills.
Épernay, Vallée de la Marne
The estate covers 24 hectares, spread over 66 parcels across 10 villages—each with its own soil character and microclimate. Vines average over 30 years in age, with plantings of 35% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Meunier, and 30% Pinot Noir.
This geographical diversity gives Maxime plenty of options to blend complexity and balance into each cuvée, drawing on fruit from premier sites in the Vallée de la Marne and Montagne de Reims foothills.
Nothing but the First Press
Maxime will only use musts from the first press, which bring finesse to his Champagnes.
This also makes it easier to maintain a high quality standard of the reserve wines.
Traditional Cellar Ageing
Beneath Épernay, the 17th century caves of Achille Princier whisper stories of resilience—once a hospital in the First World War, later a shelter in the Second.
Today, their naturally cool, stable conditions provide the ideal environment for champagne to rest and mature to perfection.
Traditional Cellar Ageing
Beneath Épernay, the 17th century caves of Achille Princier whisper stories of resilience—once a hospital in the First World War, later a shelter in the Second.
Today, their naturally cool, stable conditions provide the ideal environment for champagne to rest and mature to perfection.
Old Vine Energy
Some vines are approaching 100 years old and almost half of them are over 30. Old vines require more care and produce lower yields, but they also deepen concentration of flavour in the fruit and improve the expression of terroir in the wine.
Old Vine Energy
Some vines are approaching 100 years old and almost half of them are over 30. Old vines require more care and produce lower yields, but they also deepen concentration of flavour in the fruit and improve the expression of terroir in the wine.
