Champagne ELEA “Les Coquelicots de Cerseuil” is a village, terroir-driven, Meunier-led Champagne rooted in Cerseuil, in the Marne Valley. The story began in 1991, when David and Emmanuelle Herblin began cultivating vineyards across Cerseuil, Troissy, and Bouquigny on clay-limestone slopes overlooking the left bank of the Marne. The estate’s identity is deeply personal: after David’s tragic accident in 2014, local growers helped Emmanuelle finish the season and make the harvest, and that spirit of collaboration still defines the cuvée today.

“Les Coquelicots” means poppies, and the flower is used as a symbol of freedom, rebirth, and resilience—a fitting emblem for both the wine and the family behind it. The wine is still made in collaboration with growers from Cerseuil, and the cuvée uses a 70/30 Meunier-Chardonnay blend, with 5 g/L dosage and disgorgement using a Meunier liqueur based on a 2014–2023 perpetual blend, which adds continuity and a subtle reserve-wine signature.

Why You'll Love It

• It has a distinctive Marne Valley identity, with Meunier giving fruit, roundness, and charm, while Chardonnay adds lift and tension.

• The wine feels both personal and authentic, with a compelling family-and-community backstory that resonates with thoughtful Champagne buyers.

• It’s versatile in the glass: fresh, textured, and easy to enjoy, with enough character to work for both casual sipping and serious Champagne service.

How To Serve It

• Serve well-chilled at about 45–48°F to keep the wine bright and focused while preserving its textural detail.

• Use a all purpose white wine stem rather than a narrow flute to accenutate orchard fruit, floral notes.

• Pair it with fried chicken, pork belly, charcuterie, oysters, or salty savory snacks; the low dosage and lively acidity make it especially food