Timothée Stroebel

Timothée Stroebel is an up-and-coming winemaker who has been shaping the champagne landscape since 2008 with his passionate dedication to producing exceptional, organically certified champagnes. His family roots go back to the 1930s, when his grandfather, originally from Alsace, established himself in the renowned village of Villers-Allerand in the Montagne de Reims and laid the foundations for an impressive Champagne tradition.

After studying oenology in Beaune, Timothée Stroebel vinified four vintages at the renowned Domaine Jérôme Billard in the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits in Burgundy and successfully launched his own business in 2008. With a profound understanding of the terroir, he continued his uncle's long transitional phase and finally achieved certification for organic champagne production in 2014.

The vineyards of Domaine Stroebel, all located near Villers-Allerand, have significant differences in their soil components. Around 1.5 hectares of Meunier thrive in deep, clayey soils, while a further 0.5 hectares of the same variety take root in light, permeable sandy soils. Timothée skilfully exploited these differences by deciding to vinify the grapes separately. The grapes from clay soils give the champagne round, fleshy notes, while those from sandy soils have a straightforward style.

Fermentation and vinification take place in old oak barrels from Chassagne-Montrachet. Timothée minimises the use of sulphur and refrains from malolactic fermentation, filtration or stabilisation in order to preserve the freshness and creaminess of the final creations. Due to the long yeast ageing and experimentation, Timothée's champagnes usually also have oxidative notes. These are absolutely exceptional champagnes of the highest quality, far removed from the mass producers.