Marguet
Champagne Grand Cru Avize Brut Nature 2021
Other years:
2020| Denomination | AOC Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut |
|---|---|
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Other years | 2020 |
- Grand Cru Origin: Avize in the Champagne region, chalky soils that impart minerality
- Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs, 2020 harvest, 0.75 l bottle
- Brut Nature Style: no added dosage, expression of purity and flavour tension
- Traditional method: bottle refermentation and extended ageing on the lees
- Tasting: fine perlage, fruity and yeasty notes, long and persistent finish
Description
What kind of wine is it
Marguet Champagne Grand Cru Avize Brut Nature is a refined Blanc de Blancs made from Chardonnay grapes. Produced using the Traditional Method, this pas dosé sparkling wine expresses absolute purity, with no added sugar dosage. It displays a straw yellow colour with bright golden highlights, animated by a fine perlage. The bouquet combines delicate fruity aromas with inviting yeasty notes. On the palate, it reveals a soft, savoury sip with remarkable persistence.
Where does it come from
This Champagne originates from Avize, a territory classified as Grand Cru. The wine identity of the area lies in its chalky soils, a key element that imparts a distinct savoury texture to the tasting experience. Marguet follows the principles of biodynamic agriculture to support the wellbeing of the land. Since 2010, the soil has been worked using horses to protect a vital ecosystem. This agricultural approach fosters a deep harmony between the chalk, the vine, and the surrounding nature.
How is it produced
The creation of this wine begins with a careful harvest of the Chardonnay. The secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle using the Traditional Method, where ageing on the lees builds a solid aromatic and flavour structure. The absence of additions in the zero dosage preserves the essential, taut and linear expression of the sip. This precise production process ensures a pronounced aromatic clarity, delivering a wine true to the original characteristics of the grape.
History and Curiosities
The Champagne Grand Cru Avize Brut Nature 2020 by Marguet is made from pure Chardonnay grapes cultivated with dedication according to biodynamic principles. This exclusive pas dosé expresses the soul of the French chalky soils, which have been worked with the help of horses since 2010 to preserve the vitality of the land. The traditional method gives a fine perlage, fruity aromas and seductive yeasty notes, revealing elegant golden reflections. On the palate, it is smooth, savoury and has a persistent finish, an authentic tribute to the deep connection between terroir, nature and expertise.
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 Avize Brut Nature 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic classic method sparkling wine pas dosé |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Marguet |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Champagne Grand Cru Avize Brut Nature 2020 by Marguet is made from pure Chardonnay grapes cultivated with dedication according to biodynamic principles. This exclusive pas dosé expresses the soul of the French chalky soils, which have been worked with the help of horses since 2010 to preserve the vitality of the land. The traditional method gives a fine perlage, fruity aromas and seductive yeasty notes, revealing elegant golden reflections. On the palate, it is smooth, savoury and has a persistent finish, an authentic tribute to the deep connection between terroir, nature and expertise. |
| Origin | Avize (Champagne, France) |
| Soil composition | Gesso |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Traditional method, Brut Nature (pas dosé/zero dosage); grapes cultivated using biodynamic practices, working the soil with horses. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |