Champagne That Actually 'Lives a Little'

Most Champagne houses kick off their story with palaces, powdered wigs, or at least a dynasty of marketing execs. Jean Comyn? Their story begins in Mont-Saint-Père, Marne Valley, with fallow fields and a family stubborn enough to bring them back to life.

“Champagne from people who actually live it, not just brand it.”

Three generations later, Emmanuel Comyn is still keeping it real: vines planted by his grandfather after phylloxera and two world wars, harvested and bottled entirely on the estate. No fluff, no shortcuts, just proper Champagne.

The Nerdy Bit (yep, we’re going there)

Champagne is usually all about Pinot Noir and Chardonnay hogging the spotlight. But here’s the twist: Comyn loves Pinot Meunier.

Why it matters: Meunier brings freshness, fruit and sheer drinkability.

Translation: these bubbles are dangerously easy to drink.

Think of it as the unsung hero of Champagne grapes — the one charming the crowd without shouting over the music.

The Wines

The Comyn family doesn’t just make Champagne, they make statements.

So Blendy – the classic, crisp green apple and flowers, a fizz that’s basically pure joy.

So Dandy – elegance with a wink. Citrus notes, delicate mousse, goes with anything from oysters to Friday night pizza.

So Hype – bold, generous, the Champagne equivalent of turning the volume up.

And if you’re feeling extra: the bigger formats. Magnums and jeroboams don’t just look epic — they show how beautifully Comyn Champagnes age.

And here’s the kicker: Jean Comyn is a proper brand-beater. We’ve lined it up blind against the famous houses and time after time, it steals the show. Why? Because it’s got that Champagne holy trinity — freshness, depth, and balance. It delivers the racy acidity you want for food, the complexity you expect from great terroir, and the kind of texture that keeps you going back for another glass. Crisp, joyful bubbles without the glossy marketing markup. We’ve loved it for years, and once you’ve had a glass, you’ll see exactly why it’s still a Vagabond favourite.

So next time you pop a bottle at Vagabond, remember: you’re drinking fizz with grit, history, and a good dose of Meunier magic.