Marguet
Champagne 1er Cru Sapience Brut Nature Vintage 2018
Other years:
2017| Denomination | AOC Champagne Premier Crus Blanc de Noirs Brut |
|---|---|
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 68% Pinot Meunier, 32% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Bottled on 27 June 2018; disgorged on 19 February 2025. |
| Other years | 2017 |
- Vintage and type: Premier Cru Brut Nature Pas Dosé sparkling wine, harvested in 2017
- Grape varieties: Blanc de Noirs made from Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir
- Origin: Grapes from Ambonnay and Bouzy, grown using organic and biodynamic methods
- Sensory profile: Straw yellow, fine perlage, notes of fruit and yeast, structured flavour
- Details and pairings: 0.75 l, 12.5% vol. Ideal with shellfish, sushi and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Sapience is a refined Blanc de Noirs by Marguet, a true expression of Champagne. This blend combines Meunier and Pinot Noir grapes. In the glass, it displays a straw yellow colour with a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose, it opens with clear fruity aromas linked to hints of yeast and bread crust. On the palate, it is rich, defining a dry, structured and deep Brut Nature style.
Where it comes from
The roots of this wine lie in the communes of Ambonnay and Bouzy, in parcels classified as Premier Cru. In this particular terroir, Marguet adopts strict biodynamic and organic farming. The exclusive use of black grape varieties enhances the identity of the soil, ensuring a pure expression of the territory in the glass.
How it is produced
The production strictly follows the Traditional Method, with a prolonged ageing on the lees that ensures great depth of flavour. The absence of added sugars defines its Pas Dosé character, highlighting a taut and vertical zero dosage. Its complex structure makes it ideal to pair with shellfish dishes, sushi and mature cheeses.
History and Curiosities
The 2017 vintage of Sapience, an exceptional Champagne 1er Cru from Marguet, celebrates the biodynamic harmony of the noble vineyards of Ambonnay. This Blanc de Noirs, the result of perfect synergy between Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir, matures on the lees for over six years, acquiring a fine perlage and intense fruity aromas. Crafted according to the classic pas dosé method, it stands out for its rich and structured palate, free from added sugars. An authentic natural alchemy with organic certification, ideal for elegantly enhancing mature cheeses and refined seafood creations.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
- 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 Champagne 1er Cru Sapience Brut Nature Vintage 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic classic method sparkling wine pas dosé |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 68% Pinot Meunier, 32% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Marguet |
| Story | History and Curiosities The 2017 vintage of Sapience, an exceptional Champagne 1er Cru from Marguet, celebrates the biodynamic harmony of the noble vineyards of Ambonnay. This Blanc de Noirs, the result of perfect synergy between Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir, matures on the lees for over six years, acquiring a fine perlage and intense fruity aromas. Crafted according to the classic pas dosé method, it stands out for its rich and structured palate, free from added sugars. An authentic natural alchemy with organic certification, ideal for elegantly enhancing mature cheeses and refined seafood creations. |
| Origin | Ambonnay and Bouzy |
| Fermentation | From 27 June 2018 to 19 February 2025 (approximately 6 years and 8 months) |
| Production technique | Traditional method (pas dosé) |
| Wine making | Classic method; brut nature, no dosage (dosage 0 g/l). Bottled on 27 June 2018; disgorged on 19 February 2025. |
| Aging | Bottled on 27 June 2018; disgorged on 19 February 2025. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |