Oudiette
Maxime Oudiette cultivates 4 hectares of vines in Beaunay, which is tucked away in the Coteaux du Petit Morin behind the Côte des Blancs. For a long time, this was no man's land in Champagne, but he shows what this diverse terroir is capable of. To make this tasty, he works with a balanced combination of organic, biodynamic, wine forestry and permaculture techniques.
Maxime wants to understand exactly what each plot wants to express. The grapes are pressed and vinified per parcel in order to visualise the influence of the soil on the wines. Fermentation is spontaneous and there is virtually no intervention during vinification. He learnt from Jacques Selosse, among others, who helped him to find his own style. This is all the more remarkable as he does not emulate his style at all: his champagnes are not particularly oxidative, but polished, delicate, almost tender. In this delicacy, however, they are enormously profound and at the same time possess the necessary pressure and vitality.
His vineyards are mainly planted with Chardonnay and Meunier, Pinot Noir and some Pinot Gris. The average age of the vines is 39 years, which, according to Maxime, favours the mineral expression of his champagnes. They combine contrasts, are fresh but at the same time calm, aromatic and yet puristic and extremely elegant.
Facts: R.M., 4ha, Beaunay, Coteaux du Petit Morin
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Oudiette Coteaux Champenois (Still Wine) Les Hautes Sources Souris Rouge 2022
Still wine - not Champagne100% Pinot Noir From the single vineyard "Les Hautes Sources Souris" - southern orientation With indigenous yeast No sulfur at harvest Bâtonnage: Only when the wine needs itNicola OCT24: Light-footed, delicate, super balanced cool red wine, ultra-fine tannins, very precise, beautifulFabio OCT24: Dark spice, violets, earthy, terracotta, crisp but very fine tannins. At the same time juicy and elegant, multi-layered, finesse & length, very strong.Tilman OCT24: Fine but grippy tannin, beautiful dark fruit, light and fresh, juicy, beautiful length, precise, floating, red flowers.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€82.67 / 1 Liter)
Oudiette Les Gras d'Huile Blanc de Blancs Base 2022
100% Chardonnay 77% from 2022, 23% from a perpetual reserve (2015–2021) From the single vineyard “Les Gras d'Huile” in Beaunay, with soils rich in lignite. Dosage: 0g/l Total production: 3,325 bottles Fermented with indigenous yeasts Aged for 11 months in 228L barrels No sulphur added at harvest Unfined and unfiltered Malolactic fermentation: spontaneous Nicola OCT24 (Vintage 20): Still quite young, extremely elegant, straightforward, fine but deep and strong aromas, where I always think of a grain field. Great acidity that blends in perfectly. Sings for a long time, great energy. Already very balanced.Fabio OCT24 (Vintage 20): Very nice and bright, light tea notes, a hint of roasted wheat pops, citrus, taut, crisp acidity, super balance, super elegant and long.Tilman OCT24 (Vintage 20): Very vibrant, a little sparse with stimulating bitterness, cereal, strong, green-spicy after oregano
Content: 0.75 Liter (€93.33 / 1 Liter)
Oudiette Les Caourdets Blanc de Blancs Base 2022
100% Chardonnay83% of 2022, 17% of a reserve perpetuelle 2015-2021 Single plot "Les Gras d'Huile" in Beaunay, rich in ligniteDosage: 0 g/l Total production: 2702 bottles Fermented with indigenous yeasts 11 months in 228l barrels No sulphurisation during harvestUnfined and unfilteredSpontaneous malolactic fermentationTobi JUN26 (Vintage 22): Raspberry sherbet, freshness and precision. A linear, energetic Champagne with remarkable clarity and tension. Playful in its aromatics, yet uncompromisingly precise and highly individual in style. Nicola OCT24 (Vintage 20): Still quite young, extremely elegant, straightforward, fine but deep and strong aromas, where I always think of a grain field. Great acidity that blends in perfectly. Sings for a long time, great energy. Already very balanced.Fabio OCT24 (Vintage 20): Very nice and bright, light tea notes, a hint of roasted wheat pops, citrus, taut, crisp acidity, super balance, super elegant and long.Tilman OCT24 (Vintage 20): Very vibrant, a little sparse with stimulating bitterness, cereal, strong, green-spicy after oregano
Content: 0.75 Liter (€97.33 / 1 Liter)
Oudiette Les Hautes Sources Souris Base 2022
100% Pinot Noir 79% from 2022, 21% from 2018 - 2021From the single vineyard "Les Hautes Sources Souris" - southern orientationDue to two springs in the soil relatively cool despite the southern orientation Dosage: 0 g/l Total production: 1590 bottles Fermented with indigenous yeastNo sulfur at harvest Bâtonnage: Only when neededDosage: wine made from the blend of the same wine, brewed with organic raw sugar, aged in magnum for 18 months.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€98.67 / 1 Liter)
Oudiette Rosé d'Infusion Vendange 2021
98% Chardonnay 2% Meunier From the individual layers: "Les Gras d'Huile" - Chardonnay - south-east exposure"Les Cormonts" - Meunier - southern exposure Dosage: 0g/l Maxime: The Rosé d'Infusion started with a simple idea: to transfer the method of tea infusion to winemaking. After pressing, we wait for the Chardonnay juices to ferment and then we pick the most beautiful Meunier grapes from the “Les Cormonts” plot. The Meunier grapes are then carefully destemmed by hand to avoid damaging the seeds. Then we pour the Meunier grapes into the Chardonnay must. From then on, we control the infusion several times a day through blind tastings to assess the taste; the color intensity is irrelevant here. Once the perfect balance is reached, we take out the Meunier grapes with a net: the Rosé d'Infusion is born and will finish its fermentation in oak barrels. With indigenous yeasts Batonnage: Only when the wine needs it Liqueur de tirage: Wine from the Cuvée Rosé d'Infusion brewed with organic raw sugar. Dosage liqueur: Identical to Tirage liqueur but aged in Magnum for 18 months. Vinification and aging: Every year in barrels from the Tonnellerie de Champagne and François Frère. New kegs 20%, second fill kegs 20%, fifth fill kegs 60%. Aging of 9 months on the fine lees Sulphurisation: no sulphurisation during harvest to facilitate the work of native yeasts. After the alcoholic fermentation, a sulphurization of 2gr/hl is applied.Nikola OCT24: Moves me, although it's difficult to say exactly what it is. Perhaps the balance of freshness, flavour and this hidden profundity that Maxime also exudes. Rosehip tea, has something so sublime about it.Fabio OCT24: Not particularly fruity, but light red berries, super elegant and fine, profound, high complexity, super balance, very good! Tilman OCT24: Fresh, but not crisp, rather elegant, has real depth and structure, unusual dark flavour for Meunier, mineral-salty.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€98.67 / 1 Liter)
Taster Pack Oudiette - 3 bottles
Oudiette Discovery Pack Discover Oudiette, one of the most exciting young domaines of the Coteaux de Petit Morin, just behind the Côte des Blancs. This 3 bottle selection showcases the precise, saline and uncompromisingly terroir driven style of the estate and offers the perfect introduction to the elegant world of Maxime Oudiette. The package contains 1 bottle each of the following champagnes:Les Gras d'HuileRosé d'InfusionLes CaourdetsThe package contains 3 x 0.75l bottles, including a 5% tasting bonus! Also includes informative cards.Enjoy the tasting - Your ChaCha Team
Content: 2.25 Liter (€91.56 / 1 Liter)
Pack of 6 Young Champagne: Grethen & Oudiette
Two young winemakers, two completely different signatures and yet one shared philosophy: uncompromising respect for origin, patience and absolute precision. This 6 bottle selection brings together the experimental, herbal and deeply layered style of Antoine Grethen with the saline and minimalist elegance of Maxime Oudiette and offers a fascinating insight into how exciting the new generation of Champagne has become.Including: Grethen: Notos ÉoleAlter Ego Oudiette: Les Gras d’Huile Les Hautes Sources Souris Les Caourdets Plus exclusive information cards with background stories and tasting notes. 6 bottles including a 10% tasting advantage! Enjoy discovering and tasting!Your ChaCha Team
Content: 4.5 Liter (€74.00 / 1 Liter)