🍾 Mercier
Also known as: Champagne Mercier, Mercier Champagne
A Champagne house in Épernay (Marne), founded in 1858 by Eugène Mercier; known for its 18 km of cellars and its giant barrel.
Mercier is a Champagne house in Épernay, in the Marne department. Wikidata dates it to 1858 and names Eugène Mercier as its founder; according to the house, he established it when he was only 20 years old. Construction of its cellars began in 1871, and today, according to the house, they form 18 km of underground tunnels.
The house’s best-known object is its giant barrel: according to the house, it was built under Eugène Mercier and shown at the 1889 Universal Exposition in Paris, where it won second prize. The main wines are Mercier Brut, Brut Rosé and Blanc de Noirs. According to Wikidata, the house belongs to LVMH.
Champagne is a wine with a protected designation of origin (PDO). The bubbles come only from a second fermentation in the bottle, the wine is aged for at least 15 months before sale (36 for vintage), and all production takes place only within the delimited area. Mercier is a brand; Champagne is the name of a place.
Why it matters to you. Brut on the label is a sugar category set by the rules (no more than 12 g/l), and blanc de noirs means a white wine made from black grapes. The WHO reminds: there is no safe level of alcohol.
Facts
| Year founded | 1858, Eugène Mercier |
|---|---|
| Region | Épernay, Marne (Champagne) |
| Country | France |
| Legal basis | brand; wines under PDO Champagne |
How it connects to Wine
🍾 Mercier → kind of → 🍷 Champagne → affects → 🍷 Alcohol and health → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Part of
- 🍷 Champagne
- Related to
- 📍 Champagne
Frequently asked questions
Is it true that Mercier is a Champagne appellation?
No. Mercier is a brand, a house in Épernay; Champagne is the name of a place and of the protected designation.
How did the giant Mercier barrel come about?
According to the house, it was built under Eugène Mercier and shown at the 1889 Universal Exposition in Paris, where it won second prize.
What does blanc de noirs mean on a Mercier label?
A white wine made from black grapes. Mercier Blanc de Noirs is one of the house's main wines.
How long must Champagne from Mercier age before it is sold?
At least 15 months, or 36 for vintage wines; the bubbles come only from a second fermentation in the bottle.
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⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.
What it includes
Sources
- Champagne Mercier (official site): The Mercier House — Eugène Mercier, cellars since 1871, giant barrel 1889
- Champagne Mercier (official site): range and 18 km cellars
- Wikidata: Champagne Mercier (Q980908)
- eAmbrosia — EU register of geographical indications: PDO «Champagne»
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)