Champagne Alfred Tritant à Bouzy
Our story Artisan-winegrowers since 1930
Handing down the passion
The founding of 'Maison de Champagne Alfred TRITANT' in 1930 actually coincides with the creation of the CHAMPAGNE Appellation.
We are in fact a perfect example of the family model of Champenoise winegrowing, fondly passed down for 3 generations.
1906-1930
Alfred TRITANT was born in 1906 and was the son of farmers and wine growers in Bouzy.
Skilful, hardworking and enterprising, he developed a passion for vines and wines and decided to devote all his energy to it.
He even played a part in rebuilding the Champagne vineyards decimated by phylloxera and the First World War.
In 1930, the Champagne vineyards experienced a serious crisis of poor sales following the Great Depression.
Wine merchants could not afford to buy grapes anymore. Which is why some winegrowers, such as the ones of Bouzy, decided to form a cooperative and preserve their harvest.
At the time however, it was impossible to keep making your own red wine when you joined a wine cooperative.
Alfred TRITANT, who was far too attached to the vinification of his wines, decided at the age of 24 to become an independent winemaker and create his own brand: Champagne Alfred TRITANT.
1930-1959
Alfred TRITANT turned out to be a talented winemaker.
In 1935, he was awarded his first medal at the Épernay wine competition.
The reputation of 'Champagne Alfred TRITANT' grew rapidly among Champagne connoisseurs in France and in other countries thanks to the dynamic promotion of this young winemaker.
In 1933, Alfred married Marie.
The young couple had two daughters: Claudine and Dominique.
1959-1980
As early as 1959, the two sisters became involved in the family business, which they always remained loyal to, strongly contributing to the prosperity of Champagne Alfred TRITANT.
Sales were growing steadily, requiring the construction of new cellars.
Alfred TRITANT undeniably passed on his passion for winemaking and his sense of hospitality to his daughters.
And then Jean-Luc WEBER-TRITANT, the son of Dominique, was born in 1976.
Jean-Luc was immersed in the world of wine and cellars at Maison Alfred TRITANT all of his life.
From an early age, he took part in the work in the cellars, his grandfather Alfred and his mother Dominique conveying to him their love for their vineyards and the wines of Champagne.
Traditional expertise
Alfred Tritant succeeded in passing on his knowledge of traditional skills. His successors were indeed fully aware of everything that goes into creating hand-crafted champagne from an independent winemaker.
1980-2000
In 1980, Alfred TRITANT progressively retired from the business now run by Claudine and Dominique, brilliantly illustrating the major role of women in the Champagne region.
In 1994, Dominique went on to run Champagne Alfred TRITANT alone after her sister Claudine died.
2000 to now
From 2000 onwards, Jean-Luc became fully involved in the business after completing his studies in viticulture and oenology.
He married Mathilde in 2004. This couple of winemakers went on to have three children: Thibaut, Pauline and Agathe.
In 2008, Dominique officially retired, although she did not hesitate to regularly help out in the vat room or with clients.
It was then up to Jean-Luc to ensure the continuity of the family business.
Keenly aware of environmental issues and committed to the pursuit of oenological excellence, Jean-Luc changed the way the estate's vineyards were run, reducing the use of herbicides starting from 2011.
He obtained the certification 'Haute Valeur Environnementale' in 2018.
In 2016, Jean-Luc also began a gradual conversion to organic viticulture, plot by plot.
From 2020 onwards, the conversion of the entire estate was underway, culminating in the certification 'Agriculture biologique' received in April 2023.
Jean-Luc went as far as experimenting eco-grazing in winter with Ushant sheep in the grass-covered vineyards.
In 2014, Mathilde became a partner in the business. She would be in charge of sales and tourism at the winery while Jean-Luc worked at the vineyards and in the cellars.
There is no doubt that the passion for the beautiful vineyards of Bouzy and the great wines of Champagne Alfred TRITANT will be passed on.
Handing down the passion