Coquard

French · Coquard press

The Coquard press is the traditional vertical press with a fixed basket, holding 2,000 or 4,000 kg, made by the firm Coquard; in 1985 the firm also introduced a horizontal press with tilted plates.1

The 4,000 kg size matches the marc, the standard Champagne press load.1 Champagne presses today range from 2,000 to 12,000 kg of whole grapes, and manual presses still account for 18% of those in use.2

Whatever the model, pressing must be gentle and progressive, with the cuvée and taille kept apart.3 Pressing centres, where such presses work, are approved and inspected at regular intervals.2 See pressurage and pressing.

See also

PressingMethodsPressurageGlossaryMarcGlossaryInventions: cork, bottle, riddling, museletHistory

Sources

  1. Union des Maisons de Champagne. Pressing
  2. Comité Champagne (champagne.fr). Pressing
  3. Cahier des charges de l'AOP « Champagne » - modifications approved by the INAO national committee on 11 September 2024 (national opposition procedure text) (2024-09-11)

Facts checked on 2026-10-19