Marguet
Champagne Grand Cru Chouilly Brut Nature 2021
Other years:
2020| Denomination | AOC Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut |
|---|---|
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Other years | 2020 |
- Vintage and style: 2020 Brut Nature, no dosage, essential and dry character
- Grapes and region: 100% Chardonnay from old Grand Cru vines in Ambonnay and Bouzy
- Vinification: Traditional method, biodynamic farming with phytotherapy and soil worked by horses
- Tasting notes: golden straw yellow colour, fine bubbles, fruity notes
- Pairings and details: 0.75 l bottle, 13% ABV; suitable for lean fish, starters and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Champagne Grand Cru Chouilly Brut Nature by Marguet is a Blanc de Blancs made from Chardonnay grapes. Aged according to the principles of the Traditional Method, it stands out for its Pas Dosé style, offering a pure and dry sip. In the glass, it displays a bright straw yellow colour with golden highlights, enlivened by a fine perlage. The bouquet reveals clear fruity aromas that introduce an elegant and persistent palate, characterised by a defined and harmonious structure.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from old vines located in the communes of Ambonnay and Bouzy, in the heart of Champagne. The Grand Cru designation highlights the high quality potential of these plots, capable of imparting the very essence of the terroir to the wine. The complete absence of dosage enhances the natural expression of these lands, delivering a clear and distinctive style that serves as an authentic ambassador of the historic wine region.
How it is produced
The agricultural work follows the principles of biodynamic practices and environmental sustainability. The vines benefit from phytotherapy and aromatherapy treatments, while the soil is worked with the help of horses to preserve the vitality of the ecosystem. Production using the Traditional Method ensures a sparkling wine of great balance and finesse. Ideal throughout the meal, this Brut Nature pairs perfectly with lean fish dishes, delicate starters and selected cheeses.
History and Curiosities
The 2020 vintage of Champagne Grand Cru Chouilly Brut Nature by Marguet showcases the excellence of a Blanc de Blancs made from Chardonnay grapes. The old vines, cultivated between Ambonnay and Bouzy, benefit from biodynamic practices, phytotherapeutic treatments, and soil cultivation with the help of horses. This refined classic method pas dosé captivates with its fine perlage and radiant straw yellow colour with golden highlights. On the nose, it offers fruity aromas that precede an elegant and persistent palate, ideal for enhancing dishes based on lean fish and cheeses.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
The Vineyards and Surface Area
The domaine tends old vines averaging around 40 years of age, situated across two of the most celebrated terroirs in the Montagne de Reims:
8 hectares in total:
7.30 hectares in Ambonnay, spread across renowned crus including Les Saints Remys, Les Beurys, Les Crayères, La Grande Ruelle, Les Bermonts, and Le Parc
0.70 hectares in Bouzy, divided between the plots of Les Loges and Les Hannepés
Vineyard Philosophy
In the vineyards, every practice adheres to ecological and holistic principles certified Organic and Demeter:
Animal traction with horses: since 2010, soil tilling has been performed exclusively with horses to prevent tractor compaction, safeguard native flora, foster biodiversity, and maintain a direct connection with the chalk bedrock.
Phytotherapy and aromatherapy: vine care and protection rely on macerations, infusions, and decoctions of medicinal plants alongside targeted essential oils, completely avoiding synthetic chemicals.
Cellar Philosophy
In the cellar, winemaking respects the natural energy of the raw material without invasive intervention, utilizing gentle, natural methods:
Gravity-fed handling: musts and wines are moved by natural fall to minimize mechanical stress.
Aging and naturopathic care: special emphasis is placed on extended lees aging and mindful attention to the wine's energetic balance.
Expressive purity: the ultimate aim is to reveal the chalky minerality and authentic identity of each individual parcel and vintage, a principle epitomized by the Sapience line, the renowned prestige cuvée certified from organic grapes. Read more
| Name | Marguet Champagne Grand Cru Chouilly Brut Nature 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic classic method sparkling wine pas dosé |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Marguet |
| Story | History and Curiosities The 2020 vintage of Champagne Grand Cru Chouilly Brut Nature by Marguet showcases the excellence of a Blanc de Blancs made from Chardonnay grapes. The old vines, cultivated between Ambonnay and Bouzy, benefit from biodynamic practices, phytotherapeutic treatments, and soil cultivation with the help of horses. This refined classic method pas dosé captivates with its fine perlage and radiant straw yellow colour with golden highlights. On the nose, it offers fruity aromas that precede an elegant and persistent palate, ideal for enhancing dishes based on lean fish and cheeses. |
| Origin | Ambonnay and Bouzy (Champagne) |
| Production technique | Classic method (traditional method) pas dosé / zero dosage |
| Wine making | Classic method (traditional method) pas dosé / zero dosage (Brut Nature), from grapes cultivated using biodynamic practices. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |