In the Premier Cru village of Chigny-les-Roses, Arnaud Gounel-Lassalle is crafting terroir-driven Champagnes that challenge traditional luxury codes. Since becoming an independent grower-producer in 2017, he has focused on parcel-by-parcel winemaking, revealing the unique character of the region’s chalk-rich soils. Rooted in family heritage and guided by a philosophy of transparency and stewardship, his wines showcase Champagne as a serious, expressive wine of place and gastr

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