CV-CNF 

CV-CNF is the acronym of the most important  Champagne wine cooperative and one of the most important in France. The Centre Vinicole de la Champagne (CVC) was established under the leadership of the Syndicat Général des Vignerons and the Fédération des Coopératives, in the heart of the AOC in a strategic and symbolic location as Chouilly, hill overlooking Épernay.

Henri Macquart was the man who solved the problem of surplus after the great harvest of 1970, highlighting the lack of storage capacity of the champagne. To ensure the sustainability of its business, Mr. Macquart sells his 12 hectares and the brand Nicolas Feuillatte to the first Union of Producers of champagne, the CV-CNF. Which is, today, the first Producers Guild of Champagne.

The workhorse of this brand is its diversity, represented by the union of producers and the savoir-faire of each. The raw material comes from 13 Grand Cru vineyards of the 17 existing, plus 33 Premier Cru of the 43 and other 259 Cru of the 358 registered in the Champagne AOC. From the valley of the Marne to the Côte des Bar through the Massif de Saint-Thierry, Montagne de Reims, Côte de Sézanne and Ardre Valley, the CV-CNF relies on 5,000 winegrowers cultivating a vineyard extension with the following varieties : 25% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir and 50% Meunier.

The simple and modern look of Nicolas Feuillatte as a brand has led it to expand into the world among drinkers of ‘middle class’ have been able to access this champagne, according to the general taste and without any pretensions. According to them, their intention is «avoid the elitist approach at all costs».

Palmes d’Or Brut Vintage 2002. This Cuvée Prestige expresses the great diversity of soils in Champagne. A sparkling powerful with a complex structure. In the blend of the Palmes d’Or they are used between 11 and 12 Grand Crus Chardonnay with a mixture of the following towns: Cramant Chouilly, Oger, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize and Montgueux; Pinot Noir from: Bouzy, Verzy, Verzenay, Ambonnay and Aÿ. And it is aged for a minimum of 9 years.

Depending on the brand, the logo, symbolized by the compass in place, personifies the spirit of Nicolas Feuillatte, values and philosophy: «As a universal symbol of travel, the compass expresses a taste for the ordeal and the great epics. It shows the way, provides direction and offers hope. An invitation to discover new horizons, new countries. With the Compass brand announces its continuing commitment to go further with inspiration and ambition».