Champagne & Environmental Certificates

Certificates on the Champagne label

â–² The environmental certificates on the Champagne label.

Champagne, with its global reputation, considers it its duty to continue developing sustainable viticulture. The AOC continually seeks ways to reduce its environmental impact, improve water management, and promote biodiversity, for example.

Currently, winegrowers in approximately 20% of the vineyards have environmental certification (such as the Haute Valeur Environnementale certificate), and 15% of the area, spread across 300 winegrowers, has a sustainable viticulture certification ( Viticulture Durable ). Only 2.5% has an organic viticulture certification.

High Environmental Value

High Environmental Value

The Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certificate is an environmental certification established by the Ministry of Agriculture, regulated by law and accessible on a voluntary basis.

There are three levels, with level 3 being the highest attainable. HVE certification is only possible when level 3 has been achieved. To achieve this level, a series of requirements regarding sustainable agriculture and an environmentally friendly approach must be met.

Four themes are used: biodiversity, phytosanitary strategy, fertilization and irrigation management.
Winegrowers with the HVE certificate:

  • respect the ecosystem where the vines are grown and where wine is produced to increase biodiversity and preserve fauna and flora.
  • contribute to preserving the beauty of the wine landscape.
  • Pay attention to all winegrowing methods to minimize their environmental impact. Consider waste production and pesticide use. The winemaker explores alternative, yet functional, methods within the winemaking process, and interventions are made only when absolutely necessary.

Our Champagnes with the HVE certificate:

Viticulture Durable

Viticulture durable Champagne

The Viticulture Durable certificate was set up and awarded by the Champagne Committee (Champagne Commission). This certificate complements the HVE certificate and is based on approximately 140 criteria covering the following themes:

  • Control of the use of certain raw materials based on respecting health and the environment.
  • Preservation and enhancement of terroirs, biodiversity and wine landscapes.
  • Responsible management of water use, including wastewater, by-products and waste.
  • Reduction of energy dependency and CO2 emissions (carbon footprint).

The Champagne Commission aims to have all (100%!) winegrowers certified by 2030.

Champagnes with the HVE certificate and Viticulture Durable certificate:

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