Marguet
Based in the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay, Benoit is fifth generation and one of the most exciting natural producers at the moment being certified organic and biodynamic. For example he is one of very few vineyards to plough only using 2 horses since 2010. He sources fruit from Ambonnay, Bouzy and Mailly and uses a very natural approach to fermentation using only wild yeasts. He is also sulphur free and uses small 225 litre oak barriques.
Marguet Champagne, Authentic and Natural
Champagne Marguet Pere et Fils origins go back to 1875 when it was founded by Emile Marguet. They are the grower-producers for the champagne brand Marguet Champagne. Headed by Benoit Marguet who is the fifth-generation owner of this vineyard, or terroir as they are more commonly known in France, this prestigious champagne house is situated in the Ambonnay region.
What is remarkable about the Marguet Champagne is that besides the organic viniculture Benoit practices is that he ploughs his fields by horse. Officially taking over in 1999, he initially had a hard time convincing his family that they needed to make a switch to organic farming.
He was even more convinced of the necessity for this when his then two-year-old daughter was diagnosed with a type of leukaemia that is associated with chemical treatments common in the vineyards surrounding them.
One of a Handful
Producing grapes organically is not a common practice in Champagne, with just a little over 2% of the terroirs using this method of farming. It is believed to produce up to 30% less yields than chemically grown grapes.
Nevertheless, Benoit Marguet persisted, and with time, his efforts began to bear fruit. His produce was getting better and better, and he introduced minimalist techniques such as using native yeast and carrying out malolactic fermentation in oak barrels, with a slight addition of sulphur when called for.
Marguet also vinifies prized plots on their own, to develop lines of limited offerings, from single vineyards. He has developed a speciality for producing Chardonnay rosés, by injecting saignées and pinot-noir to add structure, as well as focusing on the textures and aromas as opposed to attempting to achieve a specific colour of rosé.
He has been quite successful over time, producing under 2,000 of these finer champagnes per vineyard vintage, while charging higher prices for them. However, he has no shortage of clients lining up to acquire some of his speciality champagnes.
Talented and Creative Champagne Producer
The Benoit Marguet's vineyards are spread across eight hectares of grand-cru sites in the famous Montagne de Reims, where champagne first started to gain world prominence and recognition.
Emperor Champagne carry a selection of these highly regarded Marguet Champagnes from this talented and creative champagne producer. Explore the range of sparkling wines and get your bottle today.
As each vintage is unique, they make for extremely fine gifts and go a long way to making that event extra special. Sharing the story of this winemaker who dares to go where others have not been, and his success in creating blends like no others also arouses a curiosity to discover and appreciate what unique flavour Benoit Marguet has managed to produce.
Let us assist you with your next order by getting in touch with us at Unit 6, 18 George Street, Sandringham Victoria, Melbourne 3191. Or call us on1800 CHAMPAGNE (1800 242 672), between 9am-5pm from Monday to Friday
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Benoit Marguet
Benoit Marguet Shaman 15 Grand Cru Rosé
Rosé
NV
Ambonnay
Club Price $103.55 (?)
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Benoit Marguet
Benoit Marguet Shaman 15 Grand Cru Extra Brut
Extra Brut
NV
Ambonnay
Club Price $103.55 (?)
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Benoit Marguet
Benoit Marguet Ambonnay Rosé Grand Cru Brut Zero '12
Rosé
2012
Ambonnay
Club Price $151.05 (?)
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For this wine, Marguet ferments the chardonnay in barrique, and the pinot noir is a blend of both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003esaignée\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e juice and red wine. He occasionally makes a vintage-dated version of this rosé as well, in the same fashion.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the vintage version and 2012 was an excellent \u003c\/span\u003eharvest, bristling with vibrancy and everlasting freshness. Marguet's wines tend to be a little tight when they are first released, needed time to unfurl and marry with the exotic notes of oak and release some of that mineral tension surging from the intensely chalk soils in Ambonnay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThat said, after much time in the cellar and several years in the bottle it should be in a good drinking window. If you can wait a little, store it in your cellar for up to 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSulphur Free, zero dosage as well as being Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBased in the grand cru village of Ambonnay, Benoit is fifth generation and one of the most exciting natural producers at the moment being certified organic and biodynamic. For example he is one of very few vineyards to plough only using 2 horses since 2010. He sources fruit from Ambonnay, Bouzy and Mailly and uses a very natural approach to fermentation using only wild yeasts. He is also sulphur free and uses small 225 litre oak barriques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine foods. If you can, try it with Lobster in a bisque sauce or simpler still, some Tiger prawns and a homemade thousand island sauce. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e"}