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Léonard, bouilleur de Cru in Gondeville (grande champagne)

Monique and Jean-Pierre Léonard are the fourth generation and are now assisted by their children. The company was started in 1941 by great-grandfather Marcel Léonard. The family currently owns 42 hectares of vineyards and distils their own harvest.

Range (grande champagne): VS, VSOP, Napoléon, XO.

Every year on 1 and 2 August, the musical family organizes the Fête du Pineau et de l’accordeon. This takes place on their own site and there are several activities on display, including a tonnelier at work.

http://art-charentais.com/cognac-leonard.php (no own website)
Address: Chez Gaury, 4 Route Saint Même, 16200 Gondeville. Telephone: 0545 811331 or 0545 816749. (Visit: open every day from mid-June to mid-September; the other months Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm and on Sundays and public holidays by appointment).