100% Pinot Noir Dosage: 3g/l Bottle ageing: approx. 25 months Maturation: 25% inox tanks, 50% oak barrels, 25% concrete eggs Spontaneous fermentation   Moritz OCT22: A truly powerful Blanc de Noir characterized by dark berries. A concise wood spice and the dark berries also run through on the palate. All components are charmingly rounded and deliver a mouthful of wine.  

100% Pinot Noir30-year-old vines Without malolactic fermentation Separate maturation of the individual vineyards in demi-muids (600-liter barrels) Dosage: 3g/l Soil: clay and chalk, with fragments of flint; a selection of very early-ripening plots above Cumières (Barremonts, Demoiselles, Houtrants) VINIFICATION:Harvested and sorted by hand; pressed on a traditional Coquard wine press; only the cuvée (firstjuice of the pressing) is selected; vinification plot-by-plot to 80% in tuns, demi-muid casks. Avoidance of malolactic fermentation.TASTING:On the nose, a coated, flattering bouquet of a complex palette of aromas of red fruits; airy, brightand vigorous in the mouth. Boasting great freshness, generous doses of strawberry andredcurrant dictate, punctuated by hints of fragrant flowers, such as peonies.It maintains a beautiful balance with a persistent finish.PAIRING:By virtue of its power, this Champagne Empreinte complements the expressive flavours ofgastronomic cooking remarkably well. Bresse chicken with morel mushrooms, quail with grapesor a fricassee of forest mushrooms harmonise perfectly with this Champagne Empreinte, servedat 11-12° C.PRESS REVIEWSJAMES SUCKLING.COM - Oct 2016 - 93/100Bettane & Desseauve 2017 : 16,5/20Guide RVF 2017 15/20Guide Gault Millau 2014 : 15/20Guide Larousse du Champagne 2014 : ****Tyson Stelzer – Australie – 2014 : 94/100Wine advocate – USA : 91/100Vinum 2013 - Allemagne : 16.5/20Stephen Tanzer’s – USA : 92/100Burghound – USA : 91/100  

100% Pinot NoirDosage 10g/lMatured in stainless steelBottle ageing: 1.5 - 2 years60% reserve wines from a solera processTilman NOV24: Berry fruit, well-integrated acidity, subtle brioche, very drinkable and harmonious, real fun!

100% Pinot Noir Dosage: 3g/l Bottle ageing: approx. 25 months Maturation: 25% inox tanks, 50% oak barrels, 25% concrete eggs Spontaneous fermentationNicola OCT24: Spicy, powerful, vinous, expressive flavour. A powerhouse with wonderful use of wood!Tilman OCT24: Fruity, berry nose, slightly spicy on the palate, supporting acidity, light tannin, enough structure, round, especially in the finish with good fullness, nicely balanced.Fabio OT24: Rather red-fruity, noticeable use of wood, fine yeast notes, certain creaminess on the palate, nice balance. Moritz OCT22: A truly powerful Blanc de Noir characterized by dark berries. A concise wood spice and the dark berries also run through on the palate. All components are charmingly rounded and deliver a mouthful of wine.  

100% Pinot NoirDosage 3g/lMatured in stainless steelBottle ageing: 1.5 - 2 years60% reserve wines from a solera processTilman NOV24: Berry fruit, well-integrated acidity, subtle brioche, very drinkable and harmonious, real fun!

100% Pinot NoirDosage 0g/lAged in stainless steelBottle ageing: 3 years30% reserve wines, disgorged by handNicola MAI22: Has something mild and light-footed, but also great vinousness and spice, very balanced, very drinkable, aromatic in combination with polished, very nice finish, acidity perfectly integrated, very pleasant!Andreas JUL22: It starts off with a bang / has power and dark berry aromas / immediately appealing – sticks well to the glass / seems masculine but not macho / then a grippy texture creeps up from behind and skilfully slows down the fruit on the tongue / a ‘what was that’ feeling develops, followed by a ‘but that was good, I'll try another glass’Moritz OKT22: Rustic with a modern twist describes Le Meurgers very well. A true charmer. The delicate red fruitiness and light spiciness that the wine reveals are playful and beguiling. The mousseux is full-bodied and encourages drinking. Fun in a glass.

100% Pinot NoirDosage 4g/lAged in stainless steelBottle ageing: 3 years30% reserve wines, disgorged by HandNicola OKT23: Beautifully rich, berry fruit, complex and lovely length!Nicola MAI22: Has something mild and light-footed, but also great vinousness and spice, very balanced, very drinkable, aromatic in combination with polished, very nice finish, acidity perfectly integrated, very pleasantAndreas JUL22: It starts off with a bang / has power and dark berry aromas / immediately appealing – sticks well to the glass / seems masculine but not macho / then a grippy texture creeps up from behind and skilfully slows down the fruit on the tongue / a ‘what was that’ feeling develops, followed by a ‘but that was good, I'll try another glass’Moritz OKT22: Rustic with a modern twist describes Le Meurgers very well. A true charmer. The delicate red fruitiness and light spiciness that the wine reveals are playful and beguiling. The mousseux is full-bodied and encourages drinking. Fun in a glass.

100% Pinot Noir From two Grand Cru Terroirs: Verzenay und Verzy Dosage: 5g/l Bottle maturation: 3 years Contains 30% reserve wines until 1968 Tasting JUL20: Great mixture of generous wineiness and spicy-nutty-complex complexity thanks to the reserve wines. The latter reverberate for a few minutes and give the feeling of having something of very high quality in the glass (that's the way it is, but you almost have to say it because the price is so extremely cheap). Very harmonious, but also something strong-gripping mixes with it, i.e. has character. Slightly bitter but very pleasant. Tasting JUL21: Generous, full-bodied aromatics, ultra juicy, beguiling fruit, wonderful drinking companion

100% Pinot Noir Dosage: 3g/l Very unusual for Montgeux, the Velut family produces a Blanc de Noirs here in a selected plot. From old vines (> 50 years old) Annual production: 1082 bottles Nicola FEB24: Nutty, juicy, pleasant, youthful. Moritz FEB24: Green strawberry, vegetative-spicy, subtle wild strawberry. On the palate very juicy yet elegant. Good momentum - incredible drinkability. Tasting FEB20: Basis 2014 - youthful, juicy, dry, blue-fruity, makes you want a second or third glass!    

65% Pinot Noir 35% Meunier30% Reserve winesDosage: 6g/lNicola Apr.24: Youthful, juicy, long finish, pleasant, slightly bitter note, lots of flavour, great drinking flow!

Still wine - not Champagne100% Pinot Noir single vineyard: Les Petits Mains  

100% Pinot NoirFrom BrouilletDosage 0g/lMatured in stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 2 yearsThe ‘PUR TERROIR’ range highlights the different terroirs of the estate, here Pinot Noir from the Kimmeridgian soil of the Bar Séquannais areaNicola OKT23: Very nice Pinot Noir style, not so strong on the fruit, has body, spiciness, earthiness, great vibrating acidity makes it powerful, very elegant.David OKT23: Oeil de Perdrix, ‘light berry’, spicy, herbaceous Pinot Noir shines with tension, finesse and minerality

100% Pinot NoirDosage 2g/lPinot Noir from Hautvillers (Premier Cru)Aged in wood for 1 yearBottle ageing: at least 4 yearsNo fining, no filtration, minimal addition of sulphurNicola Oct25 - Base 20: Even crisper and more red-fruited than Conviction, straight and fresh, juicy and powerful, could benefit from a little more ripeness (disgorged 8 months ago).Moritz FEB24: The nose is loud and rich with dark fruits. A potpourri of sour cherry, red apple, and plum jumps out at you. On the palate, everything appears a bit lighter and incredibly juicy. There is a tremendous flow of drinking, and the long finish makes you want more.Nicola FEB24: Wonderful red fruitiness, juicy, powerful, elegant, with a touch of dark plum.

100% Pinot Noir single vineyard: Come des Tallants in Polisot - less than one hectare with southern exposure - Link to single vineyard at Weinlagen-info Dosage: 0g/l Age of vines 40 years Aged in tank 4 years of bottle maturity Tasting FEB20: Base 16 - strong character, very spicy, many different spices, not as vinous as Tallants often shows, earthy flavours, nuttily aftertaste   

100% Pinot NoirDosage 3g/lFrom CumièresAged in stainless steel and wooden barrelsBottle ageing: 6 years30-year-old vines, no malolactic fermentationJP Geoffroy: A flattering bouquet on the nose with a complex range of red fruit aromas; light, fresh and powerful on the palate. Beautiful balance with a lingering finish.Nicola OKT23: The current Empreinte has a radiant, powerful character, is very lively and present, with great Pinot expression.Tasting FEB20: Strong body, powerful, Pinot with lots of pressure, expressive and then great elegance and a soft finish, nutty, no malolactic fermentation but good acidity, not as winey as Pinot Noir from Bouzy, more juicy, crisper, purer Pinot.

100% Pinot Noir Dosage: 3g/l Singel Vineyard "Au dessus de la voie d'Allier" in Chervey (Côte des Bar) Geology: brown soils on Portland limestone Age of the vines: 70 years Ageing in wood Riddled and disgorged by hand Prune Monsieur: Named after the purple trousers of the brother of Louis XIV (Sun King).Nicola JAN26: Joyful, lively, captivating, sexy raspberry, you want to drink it all, balanced, lovely freshness, great Nicola OKT22: Tastes extremely ripe and oxidative, rich, roasted, lush, cool  

Still wine - Coteaux Champenois100% Pinot NoirFrom ÉcueilMatured in 600 l barrels for 2 yearsVines planted in 1986, bottled unfined and unfiltered

Still wine - Coteaux Champenois100% Pinot NoirFrom ÉcueilMatured in 600 l barrels for 2 yearsVines planted in 1986, bottled unfined and unfilteredNicola OCT25 - 2019: Really beautiful, intense, sometimes beguiling notes, but with an extra dose of tannin! An exciting blend of drinkability with extra grip on the palate.

100% Pinot NoirDosage 0g/lAgeing in enamel tanksBottle ageing: At least 2 yearsTilman FEB25: Slightly restrained and reductive. Structure and body nevertheless present. Length is good to very good. Berry, beautiful fruit.Nicola FEB25: More acidity and presence than Piollot's Tallants. But it is also a cold year. Multi-layered.

100% Pinot NoirDosage 0g/lAged in stainless steelBottle ageing: 2 yearsNo added sulphur

Still wine - Coteaux Champenois100% Pinot NoirFrom CumièresAged in wooden barrels for 10 months & stainless steelNo fining, no filtering, approx. 45-year-old vinesTasting FEB20: Colour: brilliant, deep red. The nose is typical of the Pinot Noirs of the Terroir of Cumieres, with a hint of sour cherry (Griotte). On the palate, there is a smooth balance between red fruits and silky, delicate tannins.

Still wine - Coteaux Champenois100% Pinot NoirFrom the single vineyard MadelonneAged in wooden barrelsVines approx. 95 years old, no filtration

Still wine - Coteaux Champenois100% Pinot NoirMatured in 2 amphorae of different materials for 11 monthsWithout the addition of sulphurTilman FEB25 (about vintage 2017): I really like it! Very mineral, multi-layered, smoky, bacony with light honey notes. Ages incredibly well!Nicola FEB25 (about vintage 2017): Cool smokiness. Already matured: coffee, caramel, mega!

100% Pinot NoirDosage 1g/lPinot Noir from Écueil and Chamery (Premier Cru)Maturation in 600l barrels & stainless steelBottle ageing: 4 yearsVines planted in 1973 and 1980, no malolactic fermentation, bottled unfined and unfilteredNicola OCT25 - 2018: Great body, firmness and presence, complex aromas, can mature further but is already enjoyable now.