Tours-sur-Marne
Grand Cru commune · Vallée de la Marne
Tours-sur-Marne is one of the 17 Grand Cru communes of the Champagne AOC and lies in the Vallée de la Marne.1,2 Its 52.30 ha of vines are mostly Pinot Noir (37.00 ha).2
Location
Tours-sur-Marne lies in the Vallée de la Marne. The Union des Maisons de Champagne (UMC) places it in the Grande Vallée de la Marne sub-zone.2 That sub-zone counts 12 villages, 1,186 operators and 1,940.70 ha of vines: 64.77% Pinot Noir, 20.33% Chardonnay and 14.76% Meunier.4 In the Marne Valley the vineyards lie mainly on the right bank of the river, facing south and south-east.4 The Marne Valley vineyard begins on one side at Tours-sur-Marne, opposite the spur of Bouzy.4
Vineyard
The UMC village sheet lists 48 operators working 52.30 ha of vines in Tours-sur-Marne (reference year not stated).2 Part of the vines belongs to the vineyards of 2 Champagne houses: Laurent-Perrier and Moët & Chandon.2
| Variety | Area, ha |
|---|---|
| Chardonnay | 15.20 |
| Pinot Noir | 37.00 |
| Other varieties | 0.10 |
| Total | 52.30 |
Grand cru status
The Champagne specification lists Tours-sur-Marne among the 17 Marne communes whose wines may carry "grand cru" and also "premier cru"; 42 further communes may use "premier cru" only.1 Under the échelle des crus, "grand cru" meant vineyards rated 100% and "premier cru" vineyards rated 90-99%.3 The mention is not a separate appellation: the general Champagne rules apply, including at least 15 months from tirage before release and 36 months for vintage wines.1
See also
Sources
- 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)
- Union des Maisons de Champagne (UMC). Village sheet: Tours-sur-Marne (region, terroir, agricultural holding by variety, heritage)
- Union des Maisons de Champagne (UMC). Labeling
- Union des Maisons de Champagne (UMC). The Marne Valley (geographical area, sub-zone table)
Facts checked on 2026-10-20