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House founded in 1927

Four generations,
one shared terroir

4 generations at the head of the House
3 of them as grower-producers
in the Côte des Blancs

Since 1952, the Moulin d'Argensole has been the cradle of our grower's champagne. Generations follow one another, making Champagne and Family our watchwords of well-being. In fine weather you can enjoy your flute in the shade of blossoming trees. As you discover us, you will quickly understand why we love our Côte des Blancs terroir so much.

Timeline

The thread of time

1927

Founding of the House in Vertus by Maurice Doyard, future co-founder of the CIVC in 1941.

Maurice Doyard · 1927
1952

Purchase of the Moulin d'Argensole by Jean Doyard and Annette Gabreau; a home and tasting place for family and visitors.

Moulin d'Argensole · 1952
1970

Construction of the cellar that you will visit today — lit by candlelight for you, in respectful silence.

Cave · 1970
1991

In 1991, Philippe Doyard brings the House into the Magister Network and develops sustainable vineyard practices that respect the terroir and its environment.

Philippe Doyard · Magister · 1991
2005

Carole Doyard returns to the family estate. Working alongside her parents, Martine and Philippe Doyard, she learns the craft, from vineyard to cellar, and absorbs the expertise passed down through her family.

Carole Doyard beside the press at the family estate
2015

Since 2015, under the leadership of Carole Doyard, the House has carried on its family legacy and shared its champagnes around the world — France, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Canada, Japan, Denmark and Austria.

Carole Doyard · 2015
Our family tree

Twelve generations
of the Doyard family

This tree follows Maurice Doyard’s family line and his descendants through to Carole. Maurice founded the house in 1927 and helped establish the CIVC in 1941.

Twelve generations of the Doyard family

  1. 1
    Sébastien Doyard1607 — 1673Perette Canar
  2. 2
    Victor Doyard1640 — 1722Marie Langlois1662 — 1694
  3. 3
    Ambroise Doyard1687 — 1766Marie Louvet1694 — 1766
  4. 4
    Ambroise Doyard1716 — 1776Edmée Sommesous1719 — 1777
  5. 5
    Jean Baptiste Doyard1762 — 1842Catherine Beaudet1755 — 1832
  6. 6
    Nicolas Doyard1794 — 1855Scholastique Savine Depoivre1801 — 1887
  7. 7
    Jean Baptiste Doyard1829 — 1885Rosalie Anastasie Brouard1825 — 1895
  8. 8
    Alfred Arthur Doyard1859 — 1922Aline Grégoire1867 — 1890
  9. 9
    Maurice Doyard1889 — 1974Founder · 1927Paulette Collard1890 — 1935
  10. 10
    Jean Doyard1924 — 2016Annette Alice Gabreau1926 — 2015
  11. 11
    Odile Doyard1956 —Philippe Doyard1953 —&Martine Mahé1956 —
  12. 12
    Nathalie Doyard1978 —Carole Doyard-Mahé1977 —2015Dame DignitaireOrdre des Coteaux de Champagne

Our leaders

Maurice Doyard
I · 1927

Maurice Doyard

Founder of the House in 1927 and co-founder of the CIVC in 1941, Maurice Doyard is a major figure in the history of Champagne.

Jean Doyard
II · 1952

Jean Doyard

Maurice's son, he modernised the facilities while preserving family methods. Purchase of the Moulin d'Argensole in 1952 and construction of the cellar in 1970.

Philippe Doyard
III · 1975

Philippe Doyard

He expanded the vineyard and strengthened the House's independence. He has practised sustainable viticulture since 1991 through the Magister Network.

Martine Mahé
III · 1975

Martine Mahé

On their union, Martine Mahé developed the Doyard-Mahé brand. In 1990 she pioneered wine tourism at the estate by building the reception facilities.

Carole Doyard
IV · 2015

Carole Doyard

After returning to the estate in 2005, Carole learns the craft alongside her parents, Martine and Philippe Doyard. Since 2015, she has led the House, combining family heritage, innovation and sustainable viticulture. In January 2026, she had the honour of being inducted as a Dame Dignitaire of the Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne.

Crafting champagne is also offering time as a gift.
Carole Doyard
FRENESDEITJA
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