
06/08/2025
One of the biggest rising stars from Champagne is definitely Aurore Casanova🍾
Her Puisieulx may be one of the lesser-known Grand Crus in Champagne, even considered obscure by some. However, the quality of its vineyards combined with the old vines and the expertise of the winemakers makes this Champagne truly unique.
The Champagne house Aurore Casanova is led by Aurore and her husband Jean-Baptiste. They founded the champagne house with a philosophy of respecting the environment and all forms of life. They are certified organic, follow biodynamic principles, and avoid chemical pesticides. Aurore Casanova’s vineyards are a living ecosystem rich in biodiversity. On beautiful days, they bring their 🪿 into the vineyards to forage for 🐛 . They have planted willows to provide cooling in the vineyard and grow herbs in the garden to nourish and protect the vines.
Aurore and Jean-Baptiste are passionate wine fanatics. They apply the precision and craftsmanship in their vineyards and during the wine making process in order to express the wonderful diversity of the Champagne terroir in their wines. They travel to places like Santorini to learn how old vines respond to dry periods and to Canada to understand how winemakers cope with late spring frosts. Their cellars are a hub of experimentation in the constant search for great quality. One of their new projects is creating their own Ratafia, which they hope to bring to market soon. They exchange ideas with renowned winemakers like Anselme Selosse, but always prioritize authenticity over imitation. Jérôme Prevost also visits their cellars regularly. It’s no surprise that their Grand Cru wines are aged in old wooden barrels from , -Ouriet, and .