Champagne Marguet
Champagne Marguet is a boutique winery located in the heart of Ambonnay, one of Champagne’s most prestigious Grand Cru villages. Led by Benoît Marguet, the estate is known for its innovative, biodynamic approach to viticulture and its dedication to crafting terroir-driven Champagnes.
Farming their vineyards without herbicides or pesticides and using horse plowing, Marguet emphasizes sustainability and respect for nature. Their Champagnes are vinified with minimal intervention, utilizing indigenous yeasts and avoiding dosage in many cuvées, resulting in wines that are pure, precise, and reflective of their Grand Cru origins.
Marguet’s Champagnes are celebrated for their vibrant energy, complex minerality, and ability to express the unique characteristics of Ambonnay’s chalky soils.
Champagne Marguet is a boutique winery located in the heart of Ambonnay, one of Champagne’s most prestigious Grand Cru villages. Led by Benoît Marguet, the estate is known for its innovative, biodynamic approach to viticulture and its dedication to crafting terroir-driven Champagnes.
Farming their vineyards without herbicides or pesticides and using horse plowing, Marguet emphasizes sustainability and respect for nature. Their Champagnes are vinified with minimal intervention, utilizing indigenous yeasts and avoiding dosage in many cuvées, resulting in wines that are pure, precise, and reflective of their Grand Cru origins.
Marguet’s Champagnes are celebrated for their vibrant energy, complex minerality, and ability to express the unique characteristics of Ambonnay’s chalky soils.
Champagne Marguet is a boutique winery located in the heart of Ambonnay, one of Champagne’s most prestigious Grand Cru villages. Led by Benoît Marguet, the estate is known for its innovative, biodynamic approach to viticulture and its dedication to crafting terroir-driven Champagnes.
Farming their vineyards without herbicides or pesticides and using horse plowing, Marguet emphasizes sustainability and respect for nature. Their Champagnes are vinified with minimal intervention, utilizing indigenous yeasts and avoiding dosage in many cuvées, resulting in wines that are pure, precise, and reflective of their Grand Cru origins.
Marguet’s Champagnes are celebrated for their vibrant energy, complex minerality, and ability to express the unique characteristics of Ambonnay’s chalky soils.
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The wines of Champagne Marguet are an authentic expression of the terroirs of Ambonnay and other Grand Cru villages in Champagne. Crafted with a focus on biodynamic principles and minimal intervention, Marguet's Champagnes are renowned for their precision, purity, and distinct minerality. Each cuvée reflects the unique character of its vineyard, thanks to careful farming and meticulous winemaking.
Key Characteristics
Low or No Dosage: Many of Marguet’s Champagnes are made without dosage (Brut Nature), emphasizing their natural balance and the pure expression of the terroir.
Biodynamic Influence: The vitality of the vineyards shines through in the wines, with an emphasis on freshness, vibrancy, and energy.
Complex Minerality: The chalky soils of Ambonnay and other Grand Cru sites impart a signature minerality that defines the structure and elegance of the wines.
Cuvées
Shaman
A flagship series showcasing the estate’s dedication to biodynamics.
Shaman Blanc: Typically a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, offering bright citrus, white flower, and brioche notes with a crisp, mineral-driven finish.
Shaman Rosé: A blend that includes still red Pinot Noir, providing red berry aromas, floral hints, and a refreshing, textured palate.
Lieux-Dits Cuvées
Single-vineyard wines that reflect the micro-terroirs of specific parcels.
Characteristics: Deeply expressive and unique, with layers of complexity, fine mousse, and a long, chalky finish. These cuvées are often crafted for aging, revealing more depth over time.
Ambonnay Grand Cru
Celebrating the Grand Cru terroir of Ambonnay, these wines are typically rich, textured, and elegant.
Characteristics: Ripe stone fruits, toasted almonds, and a creamy texture balanced by vibrant acidity and salinity.
Extra Brut Cuvées
Produced with minimal residual sugar, these wines are taut, precise, and zesty.
Characteristics: Citrus zest, green apple, and a pronounced mineral backbone, making them an excellent choice for lovers of lean, dry Champagne.
Overall Style
Marguet’s Champagnes are defined by their intensity, vibrancy, and commitment to expressing terroir. From the approachable Shaman series to the profound single-vineyard cuvées, the wines are elegant and complex, offering a perfect balance of fruit, acidity, and minerality. Marguet’s Champagnes are equally suited for immediate enjoyment or extended aging, showcasing the depth and potential of biodynamically farmed Grand Cru vineyards.
