It is produced in accordance with the estate’s philosophy, which means that the base wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation and then ages in oak barrels (foudres) on the lees. After secondary fermentation in the bottle, it remained on the lees for 6 years during the autolysis period, developing exceptional levels of complexity. No dosage is added, as the...
A blend of 60% Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from certified organic vineyards in premier cru villages, fermented and aged in small oak barrels and demi-muids (600 liters) for 10 months in contact with the lees before secondary fermentation. A small percentage of reserve wines from other vintages is added to the blend. Fermentation is spontaneous and the base...
The Roger Coulon Millésime Blanc de Noirs 2014 comes from Premier Cru vineyards and is a blend of 50% Meunier and 50% Pinot Noir, harvested by hand. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts, while malolactic fermentation occurs spontaneously. The base wine ages for approximately 10 months on the fine lees before secondary...
On some very old vines located in a slopping site of Bouzy, next to Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, exist varieties like Pinot Gris, Arbanne, Petit Meslier and Pinot Blanc that used to thrive in Champagne. Benoit himself hasn’t yet managed to identify all the varieties of this specific plot (among them and some not allowed any more in Champagne...
A blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier, with the first of the three varieties dominating. The base wines ferment in ancient oak barrels, without malolactic fermentation, and are then sealed with cork in bottles for the second fermentation. They will remain in contact with the lees for many years. Completely dry, with excellent, fine...
Vindemia is a Premier Cru champagne from the village of Vrigny in the Montagne de Reims, a blend of 60% Meunier and 40% Chardonnay, sourced from eastern and southeastern slopes with excellent sun exposure. The soils combine sand, clay, and chalk, imparting freshness and complexity. The vineyards are cultivated organically with minimal intervention....
