Marguet
Champagne Grand Cru Shaman 21 Brut Nature
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Grand Cru Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 84% Pinot Nero, 16% Chardonnay |
- Grand Cru Origin: Ambonnay and Bouzy, renowned areas of Champagne
- Brut Nature Style: Traditional method without dosage, free from added sugars
- Grape Blend: 84% Pinot Noir and 16% Chardonnay from estate-owned vineyards
- Biodynamic Philosophy: Soil cultivated with horses since 2010
- Sensory Profile: Straw yellow colour, fine perlage, notes of fruit and small red berries
Description
What kind of wine it is
Champagne Grand Cru Shaman Brut Nature Marguet is produced in a strict pas dosé style, capable of expressing the pure essence of its place of origin. In the glass, it displays a bright straw yellow hue, crossed by a fine and continuous perlage. The careful blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay offers an aromatic profile defined by fragrant fruity notes and delicate hints of small red berries. On the palate, this Traditional Method stands out for its dry and clean sip, revealing itself as fresh, harmonious, and endowed with a long persistence.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the prestigious areas of Ambonnay and Bouzy, renowned villages classified as Grand Cru within the Champagne region. In these estate vineyards, Marguet rigorously applies the principles of biodynamic agriculture, promoting the vitality of the natural ecosystem. The estate has introduced working the land with the help of horses, a choice aimed at preserving the structure and health of the soil. This deep connection with the land translates into an authentic imprint, capable of enhancing the characteristics of the terroir of origin.
How it is produced
Vinification follows the strict practices of the Traditional Method, through the traditional prise de mousse in the bottle and subsequent ageing on the lees. This Brut Nature expression does not involve any addition of sugars after disgorgement, a pas dosé approach that results in an essential and profound wine. The careful management of each production phase supports the natural vocation of the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes without forcing. The result is a direct and incisive biodynamic blend, a faithful reflection of the meticulous agricultural work carried out in the estate vineyards.
History and Curiosities
Faithful to a strict biodynamic philosophy, since 2010 the Marguet estate has worked the land with the help of horses to contribute to the wellbeing of the soil. Among the distinctive features of this Champagne are its very low total sulphur dioxide content (10 mg/L) and the prestigious scores received from Decanter (90) and James Suckling (95).
Awards
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90/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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95/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 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 Grand Cru Shaman 21 Brut Nature |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic classic method sparkling wine pas dosé |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 84% Pinot Nero, 16% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Marguet |
| Story | History and Curiosities Faithful to a strict biodynamic philosophy, since 2010 the Marguet estate has worked the land with the help of horses to contribute to the wellbeing of the soil. Among the distinctive features of this Champagne are its very low total sulphur dioxide content (10 mg/L) and the prestigious scores received from Decanter (90) and James Suckling (95). |
| Origin | Ambonnay and Bouzy (Champagne, France) |
| Production technique | Traditional method, pas dosé (zero dosage / brut nature) |
| Wine making | Traditional method, pas dosé (zero dosage / brut nature). Soil worked with horses since 2010 (biodynamic). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |