Pascal Doquet Champagne

 

Pascal and Laure Doquet  are based in  Vertus, at the southern tip of the Côte des Blancs, with parcels located in Grand Cru Le Mesnil sur Oger.

After receiving organic certification since the 2007 harvest, Pascal Doquet is now concentrating on marketing his new Pascal Doquet brand in the UK. It already sells in eleven other countries worldwide.

In 2008 Pascal's harvest was markedly reduced because of problems with mildew. He averaged only around 9500 kg per hectare while others were averaging 15000kg. Organic regulations allow only the use of Copper Sulphate to to combat mildew, and sometimes, especially in the early days of conversion to organic viticulture, it is just not enough.

Many other vignerons have reverted to 'lutte raisonée', literally the 'reasoned struggle' having given up trying to be fully organic. This is in essence the next step down, being as organic as possible but retaining the right to use chemicals where necessary to maintain the health of their crop.

Pascal's reward, however, is critical acclaim throughout the world now, and we're delighted to be able to represent him here in the United Kingdom