Marguet
Champagne Grand Cru Avize Brut Nature 2021
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees in the bottle during secondary fermentation using the Traditional Method |
- Style and grape: Sparkling wine with a controlled designation made from 100% Chardonnay grapes
- Zero dosage: No added sugar, with a residual sugar level of 0 g/L
- Chalky soil: Sourced from Grand Cru vineyards in Avize, featuring pronounced sapidity and long persistence
- Method and maturation: Secondary fermentation in the bottle with an extended period on the lees and fine bubbles
- Production philosophy: Biodynamic farming, fermentation with indigenous yeasts, limited production of 2,455 bottles
Description
Type of wine
Champagne Grand Cru Avize Brut Nature by Marguet is a refined Blanc de Blancs, a pure expression of Chardonnay. This celebrated Champagne is distinguished by an essential and taut profile, characterised by a straw-yellow colour with bright golden highlights and a very fine perlage. Aged according to the rigorous standards of the Traditional Method, it reveals on the palate a savoury and soft gustatory structure, accompanied by a marked persistence. The total absence of dosage provides a linear and clean sip, harmoniously introducing the regional notes.
Where it comes from
This wine is born in Avize, a renowned village classified as Grand Cru within the Champagne region. The territory is defined by a cool continental climate and a predominantly eastern exposure, which protects the vines from westerly winds. The distinctive element of the landscape lies in the deep chalky soils, capable of infusing the tasting with a clear and vibrant savoury texture. To preserve the vitality of this ecosystem, the winery strictly follows biodynamic principles, working the land with the help of horses to maintain a strong harmony between the vine and the surrounding nature.
How it is produced
Production begins with the rigorous selection of grapes grown according to artisanal methods on historic vineyards. Primary vinification takes place in oak barrels and tonneaux, exclusively utilising the action of indigenous yeasts and encouraging a completely natural malolactic fermentation. The wine then undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle using the Traditional Method, resting for an extended period on its lees. This phase builds a solid olfactory structure, enhanced by the choice to offer the wine as pas dosé, ensuring a faithful expression of the original grape variety.
History and curiosities
This exquisite 2021 Grand Cru Champagne embodies the pure essence of the renowned Avize terroir, celebrated for its chalky soils. The winery operates according to strict biodynamic principles, even using horses for tilling the land since 2010. A limited production of just 2,455 bottles makes this biodynamic traditional method wine an exclusive masterpiece. The total absence of added sugars in the dosage enhances the unique characteristics of the Chardonnay, honouring an artisanal approach that relies on indigenous yeasts and profound viticultural wisdom.
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 Avize Brut Nature 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic classic method sparkling wine pas dosé |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Marguet |
| Story | History and curiosities This exquisite 2021 Grand Cru Champagne embodies the pure essence of the renowned Avize terroir, celebrated for its chalky soils. The winery operates according to strict biodynamic principles, even using horses for tilling the land since 2010. A limited production of just 2,455 bottles makes this biodynamic traditional method wine an exclusive masterpiece. The total absence of added sugars in the dosage enhances the unique characteristics of the Chardonnay, honouring an artisanal approach that relies on indigenous yeasts and profound viticultural wisdom. |
| Origin | Chandelier |
| Climate | Cool continental climate, exposed to the danger of spring frosts, rainfall during flowering, and humidity with the risk of downy mildew and botrytis. In the Côte des Blancs, the predominantly east-facing exposure provides shelter from westerly winds but accentuates the risk of early frosts at the start of bud break. |
| Soil composition | Chalky soil |
| Cultivation system | Tablemount |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Champagne made from 100% Chardonnay grown in Avize; vinification in oak barrels and tonneaux with indigenous yeasts, natural malolactic fermentation. Secondary fermentation in the bottle using the Traditional Method; tirage took place on 30 June 2022. Zero dosage (pas dosé), limited production of 2,455 bottles. |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees in the bottle during secondary fermentation using the Traditional Method |
| Year production | 2455 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |