William Saintot
Classic innovatively reinterpreted!
Morgann Trebutien, who manages the estate founded in 1955, favours innovation and reinterpretation with care and sensitivity - without forgetting his roots. The domaine is located in Avenay Val d'Or, in the east of the Marne Valley. Not far from Bouzy and Ambonnay, it is mainly Pinot Noir that grows here, making up the majority of the vines at around 90%. Respectful and careful treatment of nature is a top priority. The winery is currently in the process of converting to organic farming methods. In addition to viticulture, the family also runs a vine grafting company!
In the cellar, the young winemaker favours careful ageing in wood, but also uses concrete eggs and Qvevris (probably the oldest wine ageing vessel of all). The base wines are fermented spontaneously and matured strictly according to parcel. After a long period on the lees, some of the bottles are riddled by hand and disgorged with very little dosage. Some of the champagnes are even matured under cork - a labour-intensive and costly method that is now only used very rarely.
The results are exciting, terroir-related, balanced and complex champagnes that skilfully combine the family's experience spanning generations with the new ideas of the next generation of champagne winemakers.
Facts: Avenay-Val-d'Or, Vallée de la Marne, 10 hectars, 28.000 bottles, 90% Pinot Noir, 7% Chardonnay, 3 % Meunier, 1 vine Arbane
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William Saintot Blanc de Noirs DEMI (Half bottle)
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.
Content: 0.375 Liter (€69.07 / 1 Liter)
William Saintot Prestige DEMI (Half Bottle)
80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay Dosage: 3g/l Spontaneous fermentation Solera process Min. 2.5 years bottle ageing Maturation: 90% oak barrels, 10% stainless steel tanks The Prestige Cuvée reflects the history of Willmart Saintot. Moritz OCT22: The warm-heartedness and powerful red fruitiness of the Pinot Noir dominates the cuvée. On the palate, however, we find precise and elegant perlage, which gives the champagne great tension. And the 30% Reserve Perpetuelle delivers even more depth. A great accompaniment to hearty dishes.
Content: 0.375 Liter (€84.00 / 1 Liter)
William Saintot Blanc de Noirs
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.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€53.20 / 1 Liter)
William Saintot Trilogie
29% Pinot Meunier, 40% Pinot Noir, 31% Chardonnay Dosage: 1g/l Spontaneous fermentation Min. 2.5 years bottle ageing Vinification: 63% oak barrels, 37% stainless steel tanksNicola OCT24: Most racy in the basic range, mineral, structured, distinctive.Tilman OCT24: Slimmer, fresher, sparser, has something citric, more mineral, more structured, peanut on the back, salty, but still always melting.Fabio OCT24: Brighter in flavour, more freshness, citric, mineral. Tilman JAN24: Fresh and fruity beginning with a subtle woody body. An uncomplicated, harmonious classic champagne cuvée with a wonderful drinking flow! Moritz OCT22: Youthful, Fresh, Playful. Red berries and a subtle greenish bitterness in combination with a playful acidity make the 1/3 cuvée an absolute pleasure.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€57.33 / 1 Liter)
William Saintot Séduction Blanc de Blancs
100% Chardonnay Dosage: 2g/l Spontaneous fermentation Min. 40 months bottle ageing Vinification: 62% inox tanks, 30% oak-barrels, 8% concrete eggs Nicola OCT24: Generous, rich, pleasant, creamy flavour.Tilman OCT24: Slight reduction, rich, creamy, but still fresh. Exciting interpretation of Chardonnay!Fabio OCT24: Compared to the Blanc de Noirs, more subtle in flavour, but again creamy on the palate, acid structure well integrated, slightly bitter on the finish. Smooth and balanced! Moritz OCT22: Warm and rich describes William Saintot's Blanc de Blanc perfectly. Beautiful buttery brioche notes with a little lemon zest and fresh vanilla give the powerful champagne a beautifully round and creamy body.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€58.53 / 1 Liter)
William Saintot La Roseraie Rosé
25% Pinot Meunier, 75% Pinot NoirMaceration of 18% for 15 hours Dosage: 3g/l Vinification: 40% stainless steel tanks, 60% small oak barrels Bottle ageing: at least 2 yearsNicola OCT24: Delicate, fine but spicy fruit, dark chocolate, dark cherry.Tilman OCT24: Berry-cherry nose, with a nice earthy flavour on the palate, chocolaty.Fabio OCT24: Lots of freshness with beautifully balanced fruit, especially cherry.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€60.67 / 1 Liter)
William Saintot Prestige
80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay Dosage: 3g/l Spontaneous fermentation Solera process Min. 2.5 years bottle ageing Maturation: 90% oak barrels, 10% stainless steel tanks The Prestige Cuvée reflects the history of Willmart Saintot. Nicola OCT24: Very balanced, great spiciness, very nice perfectly integrated acidity brings freshness, great integrated wood presence. Tilman OCT24: Rich nose, also generous on the palate, but balanced, balanced, spicy and melting.Fabio OCT24: Red-fruity, fine perlage, again nice creaminess thanks to the beautiful use of wood, balance here too. Moritz OCT22: The warm-heartedness and powerful red fruitiness of the Pinot Noir dominates the cuvée. On the palate, however, we find precise and elegant perlage, which gives the champagne great tension. And the 30% Reserve Perpetuelle delivers even more depth. A great accompaniment to hearty dishes.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€60.67 / 1 Liter)
William Saintot Meuniers de mes Grands-Pères Millésime 2019
100% Pinot Meunier Dosage: 2g/l Expansion in steel tank Without filtering 40 months bottle aging Agend unter natural cork (sous liège) Tasting: Balanced and fresh on the palate, with nuances of yellow fruit, caramel and honey.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€72.00 / 1 Liter)
William Saintot Millesime 2018
50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir Dosage: 0,65g/l Alcoholic fermentation in 35% oak barrels and 65% steel tanks No clarification and filtrationMatured under natural cork (sous liège) Nicola OCT24: Powerful, expressive, expressive, but balanced, aromatic, slightly chocolaty in the aftertaste.Tilman OCT24: Compared to the other cuvées, the nose is clearly more intense, more oxidative, generous, but always fresh, very good length, summarises the Saintot style very well.Fabio OCT24: Complex on the nose, finer yeast notes, taut acidity, elegant perlage, with length and pressure.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€77.33 / 1 Liter)
William Saintot La Côte de Chignon
100% Pinot Noir Single vineyard Côte de Chignon in the municipality of Avenay val d'Or (planted in 1982) Southern orientation Dosage: 0.65 g/l 78 months bottle aging Aging in oak barrelsMatured under natural cork (sous liège) Only about 500 bottles! Nicola OKT24: Super complex, really full-bodied and ultra-long finish, somewhat herbal. Balanced strong, spicy but also fresh flavours. Salty flavours.Tilman OKT24: Distinctive fruit, but very well supported by yeast, nice length. Fruit turns into spice with air, very well structured, good use of wood, nice length, inviting but demanding, very good!Fabio OKT24: Compared to the other cuvées, somewhat wilder, yet restrained, super freshness on the palate, very light tannin, complex, vinous character, nice length.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€98.67 / 1 Liter)
William Saintot La Tortelue
100% Pinot Noir Vintage: 2014 Dosage: 2g/l Spontaneous fermentation Unfiltered Min. 6 years bottle ageing Maturation: 100% small oak barrels for min. 8 monthsMatured under natural cork (sous liège) La Tortelue comes from a single vineyard with south-west exposure with a limestone clay soil. The rows are planted with vegetation all year round.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€112.00 / 1 Liter)
William Saintot Blanc de Noirs MAGNUM
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.
Content: 1.5 Liter (€56.67 / 1 Liter)
William Saintot Prestige MAGNUM
80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay Dosage: 3g/l Spontaneous fermentation Solera process Min. 2.5 years bottle ageing Maturation: 90% oak barrels, 10% stainless steel tanks The Prestige Cuvée reflects the history of Willmart Saintot. Nicola OCT24: Very balanced, great spiciness, very nice perfectly integrated acidity brings freshness, great integrated wood presence. Tilman OCT24: Rich nose, also generous on the palate, but balanced, balanced, spicy and melting.Fabio OCT24: Red-fruity, fine perlage, again nice creaminess thanks to the beautiful use of wood, balance here too. Moritz OCT22: The warm-heartedness and powerful red fruitiness of the Pinot Noir dominates the cuvée. On the palate, however, we find precise and elegant perlage, which gives the champagne great tension. And the 30% Reserve Perpetuelle delivers even more depth. A great accompaniment to hearty dishes.
Content: 1.5 Liter (€72.67 / 1 Liter)