Champagne Wine

Vincent Charlet Champagne Grower Vignoble de Mardeuil Extra Brut · Champagne, France

Producer Description

Charlot: single-vintage and grapes coming from two plots only, the 2 “biggest” ones that Vincent has.

Grapes: around 55% Pinot Meunier, the remaining 45% consist of a roughly equal proportion of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Certified organic and biodynamic.

Vineyard: blend of “La Genette” (0.55 ha) and “La Chapotte” (0.55 ha). Both certified biodynamic and located in Mardeuil. Clay-limestone, clay, flint, chalk.

Making of: The grapes are hand-harvested, destemmed and gently pressed, then ferment spontaneously in neutral barrels. No malolactic fermentation, the wine rests in barrels for about 9-11 months. Bottled with liqueur de tirage and aged on lees for 42 months for the secondary fermentation (prise de mousse), disgorged, and topped up using the same wine, with a dosage of 4g/l (extra brut).

Champagne Vincent Charlot, aka Charlot Tanneux, Vincent went to Winemaking School in Alsace in the early 1990s, then he took over the Family Vineyards and started his journey of Organic Grower Champagne. 4.4 hectares vineyard, spread over 39 different plots in 6 villages. Each parcel is vinified separately in order to showcase its terroir uniqueness. These plots are all cultivated in organic and biodynamics, Demeter certified, organic grower.

Personality

This wine has everything! There’s saffron, flowers, delicate spice touch (nutmeg and white pepper), light brioche, sweet wood, almonds, wonderful roundness held by acidic grip… layers just keep on coming, you’ll have fun swimming in them.

The House

Vincent Charlot farms 4.4 hectares (~11 acres) spread over 39 different plots and 6 villages (Mardeuil, Vauciennes, Epernay, Moussy, Pierry 1er Cru, Ay Grand Cru), estate-owned, with very diverse soils: chalk, clay, silex (flint), sand, limestone. Main varieties are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, plus ancient ones like Arbanne and Petit Meslier. Certified organic (Ecocert) and biodynamic (Demeter) since 2013, with annual production of approximately 30,000 bottles, all single vintage.

Each parcel is vinified separately in order to showcase its uniqueness. Spontaneous fermentation in amphoras and seasoned barrels; the wines are left to go through malolactic fermentation as they choose (mostly not). Secondary fermentation in bottles with concentrated grape must, long aging on lees. Little to no SO2 at press, very low dosages (around 4g/l, Extra Brut).

“When I drink wine, I want to taste its terroir – this is what I’m in it for. I want to see the personality of the place where it was born, I want to be moved, to create emotion,” Vincent Charlot explains.

Details

• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Region: Mardeuil, Champagne, France
• Grapes: Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
• Type: Sparkling
• Style: Extra Brut
• Farming: Organic, Biodynamic

Organic & Biodynamic Grower Champagne | Mardeuil, Champagne, France

Vincent Charlot's Le Fruit de ma Passion Extra Brut 2020 is an exceptional, small-production Grower Champagne that beautifully captures the individuality of its terroir and the meticulous craftsmanship of its winemaker. Produced exclusively from two biodynamically farmed vineyard parcels, La Genette and La Chapotte, in the village of Mardeuil, this single-vintage Champagne is a blend of 55% Pinot Meunier, 25% Chardonnay, and 20% Pinot Noir.

The vineyards' diverse clay-limestone, flint, and chalk soils contribute distinctive mineral character and complexity. Grapes are harvested by hand, gently pressed, and fermented spontaneously with indigenous yeasts in neutral French oak barrels. Following approximately 10 months of barrel maturation, the wine undergoes extended aging on the lees in bottle, developing remarkable depth, finesse, and texture. A minimal Extra Brut dosage preserves its natural freshness and purity.

Tasting Notes: Beautifully expressive and wonderfully layered, the 2020 opens with enticing aromas of fresh citrus, orchard fruit, delicate flowers, saffron, and subtle baking spices. Notes of nutmeg, white pepper, toasted brioche, almonds, and gently seasoned oak emerge with aeration. The palate is generous and beautifully rounded, combining creamy richness with vibrant acidity and a precise mineral backbone. The long, elegant finish reveals lingering citrus, spice, and savory complexity.

About the Winemaker: Vincent Charlot is a passionate artisan dedicated to producing authentic, terroir-driven Champagnes. Working with a mosaic of small vineyard parcels cultivated organically and biodynamically, he vinifies individual plots separately to preserve their distinctive characteristics. His minimalist approach, natural fermentations, and patient aging produce expressive, complex Champagnes that reflect both the vineyard and the vintage.

A captivating Champagne that combines richness, freshness, and remarkable individuality. Excellent as an aperitif or paired with oysters, shellfish, roasted poultry, creamy cheeses, and delicate seafood dishes

55% Pinot Meunier, 25% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir

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Yann Alexandre Brut Noir — Champagne 2020 Base

Yann and Séverine Alexandre farm their vineyards in the Petite Montagne de Reims with a single goal: to produce Champagne as naturally as possible from healthy, fully mature grapes. Certified sustainable by OCACIA, their parcels grow on calcareous-clay soils with stones, flint, and sand — a varied geology that contributes freshness, mineral tension, and complexity. The Brut Noir is the estate's signature cuvée: a blend of Pinot Meunier for generous fruit and suppleness, Pinot Noir for structure and depth, and Chardonnay for brightness and energy. Each variety is vinified separately in temperature-controlled stainless steel with full malolactic fermentation, then assembled and aged approximately five years on the lees in the Alexandre family's cool cellar before hand riddling and disgorgement. Awarded 92 Points by Decanter and a Silver Award in 2025.

The nose is inviting and layered: subtle brioche and toast, fresh citrus, white peach, and a delicate chalky undercurrent. On the palate, the wine is rich yet precise — generous fruit and creamy texture from the Meunier, lifted by Chardonnay's brightness and framed by Pinot Noir's quiet structure. The mousse is fine and persistent, and the finish is long, chalky, and satisfying. An excellent aperitif and a natural companion at the table.

Decanter 92 • Silver Award 2025 — "Pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, curries, egg dishes, mushroom preparations, charcuterie, and creamy cheeses."

• Producer: Yann & Séverine Alexandre, Petite Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
• Base Vintage: 2020 (with reserve wines)
• Appellation: Champagne
• Blend: Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
• Soil: Calcareous-clay with stones, flint, and sand
• Farming: Certified Sustainable by OCACIA
• Vinification: Temperature-controlled stainless steel; full malolactic fermentation
• Lees Aging: ~5 years; hand riddled & disgorged
• Alcohol: 12%
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Brioche, toast, citrus, white peach, chalky minerality, creamy texture, long finish
• Best Paired With: Grilled chicken, curries, egg dishes, mushroom preparations, charcuterie, creamy cheeses

92 points from Decanter. Five years on the lees. Hand riddled and disgorged. Yann Alexandre's Brut Noir is grower Champagne from the Petite Montagne de Reims at its most honest and expressive.

Yann Alexandre Champagne Sous-les-Roses Blanc de Noirs — Montagne de Reims 2017

From a single parcel in the village of Courmas, this grower Champagne is one of the most compelling Blanc de Noirs we carry. Yann Alexandre farms the Sous-les-Roses vineyard on shallow calcareous-clay soils ideally suited to Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, and the 2017 vintage — a late year followed by a great summer — produced beautifully mature, structured fruit. The blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Pinot Meunier is fermented in stainless steel and oak barrel, then aged approximately five years en tirage under natural cork, building remarkable complexity, depth, and a refined mousse.

The result is a dry, focused, and gastronomic Champagne. Ripe stone fruit, brioche, and mineral tension lead to a full-flavored yet precise palate with fine texture and a long, vinous finish. At just 4 g/L dosage, this is Champagne for the table — equally at home with roast poultry, duck, veal, mushroom dishes, aged cheeses, and charcuterie.

• Producer: Yann Alexandre, Courmas, Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
• Vintage: 2017
• Appellation: Champagne AOC
• Vineyard: Sous-les-Roses, Courmas — shallow calcareous-clay soils
• Blend: 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier
• Vinification: Stainless steel and oak barrel; partial malolactic fermentation
• Élevage: ~6 months in stainless steel and oak barrel
• Lees Aging: ~5 years en tirage under natural cork
• Dosage: 4.0 g/L
• Residual Sugar: 4.0 g/L
• Acidity: 5.55 g/L
• Alcohol: 12%
• Farming: Certified Sustainable by OCACIA
• Size: 750ml
• Best Paired With: Roast poultry, duck, veal, mushroom dishes, charcuterie, aged cheeses, grilled fish

A rare single-vineyard Blanc de Noirs from a meticulous grower — Yann Alexandre's Sous-les-Roses is the kind of Champagne that rewards both the table and the cellar.

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