Description
What kind of wine it is
Marguet Coteaux Champenois Rouge Pinot Noir Ambonnay is a still red wine originating from Champagne. This interpretation of Pinot Noir displays a ruby red colour and clear aromas of red fruits. On the palate, it reveals a refined and delicate profile, able to express the raw material with balance. The sip is measured and smooth, characterised by an extremely harmonious texture that encapsulates the soul of the region.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from Ambonnay, in the heart of the Coteaux Champenois. The vineyards stretch across the Les Tourés and Le Terme Bazin plots, where the chalky soils shape the local identity. Marguet works these lands with the help of horses, preserving the vitality of the soil and the old vines. This sensitive approach results in a clean sip, where the terroir emerges through defined fruit aromas and a measured flavour profile.
How it is produced
The process follows strict biodynamic management, supported by phytotherapeutic practices in the vineyard. In the cellar, the grapes are handled without crushing, using whole bunches to preserve aromatic definition. Fermentation is followed by nineteen months of ageing in barrels, consolidating the structure while respecting the Pinot Noir. The result is a limited edition, a faithful and vibrant expression of its origin.
History and Curiosities
This exceptional Pinot Noir comes from the Les Tourés and Le Terme Bazin plots, cultivated in Ambonnay according to a strict biodynamic philosophy. Since 2010, Marguet has worked the chalky soils with the help of horses, respecting nature through phytotherapy and aromatherapy. In the cellar, vinification takes place without crushing, using 60% whole bunches, followed by 19 months of ageing in barriques. The result is a Coteaux Champenois of great distinction, produced in a limited edition of only 1,600 bottles and without the addition of sulphites.
Tasting notes
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Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Hectares: 8
The domaine tends old vines with an average age of around 40 years, spread across two of the most renowned terroirs of the Montagne de Reims:
8 total estate-owned hectares:
7.30 hectares in Ambonnay, distributed among the renowned crus Les Saints Remys, Les Beurys, Les Crayères, La Grande Ruelle, Les Bermonts, and Le Parc
0.70 hectares in Bouzy, divided between the Les Loges and Les Hannepés parcels
In the vineyard, every practice adheres to certified Organic and Demeter ecological and holistic principles.
Since 2010, soil tilling has been carried out exclusively with horses to avoid tractor-induced soil compaction, protect wild flora, preserve biodiversity, and connect directly with the chalk subsoil.
Vine care and defense rely on herbal macerations, infusions, and decoctions, complemented by the targeted use of essential oils, completely excluding synthetic chemicals.
In the cellar, vinification follows the natural energy of the raw fruit without invasive intervention, utilizing gentle, natural methods:
Gravity-fed transfers: Musts and base wines are moved by natural fall to minimize mechanical stress.
Aging and naturopathic approach: Significant emphasis is placed on extended lees aging and on the wine's energetic balance.
Expressive purity: The primary objective is to enhance the chalky minerality and authentic identity of each individual parcel and vintage—a principle epitomized by the Sapience range, the famed prestige cuvée crafted from certified organic grapes.
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| Name | Marguet Coteaux Champenois Rouge Pinot Noir Ambonnay 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red biodynamic still |
| Denomination | Coteaux Champenoise AOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Marguet |
| Story | History and Curiosities This exceptional Pinot Noir comes from the Les Tourés and Le Terme Bazin plots, cultivated in Ambonnay according to a strict biodynamic philosophy. Since 2010, Marguet has worked the chalky soils with the help of horses, respecting nature through phytotherapy and aromatherapy. In the cellar, vinification takes place without crushing, using 60% whole bunches, followed by 19 months of ageing in barriques. The result is a Coteaux Champenois of great distinction, produced in a limited edition of only 1,600 bottles and without the addition of sulphites. |
| Origin | Ambonnay, Champagne, Francia |
| Soil composition | Gypsum |
| Fermentation | 19 months |
| Production technique | No crushing; 60% whole bunches; fermented and aged for 19 months in barriques; biodynamic cultivation with soil worked by horses |
| Wine making | No crushing; 60% whole bunches. Fermented and aged for 19 months in barriques. |
| Aging | Aged for 19 months in barrique |
| Year production | 1600 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |

