Sip Champagnes

Single Vineyard Exploration

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The beauty of the blend has been synonymous with Champagne for centuries, so it wasn’t until the 20th century that the idea of focusing on the purity of one specific vineyard, let alone labelling it as such, took shape. Wines from Philipponnat, Clos des Goisses and Cattier, Clos du Moulin started the ball rolling in the 1950s and ‘60s, but it was with Champagne Krug and the magical Clos du Mesnil that the concept really took off. At the time, many Krug lovers (including some of the family) laughed at the idea, but a decade later the first vintage was released and the rest is history.  

Since then single vineyard Champagne has become synonymous with high quality, low yield, terroir focussed winemaking and many Maisons have followed suit. The innovative growers we work with at Sip offer some of the most exciting and unique single vineyard wines available – they tell a story, represent authenticity and bring you closer to the heart of Champagne. Here are six of our favourites...

Rousseaux Batteux Verzenay 'Les Chauffours'

We start in the north of the appellatoin with a pure Pinot Noir made from a north facing Grand Cru lieu dit 'Les Chauffours' planted out in the mid 70's. This is a great example of the finesse and texture that comes from well-crafted Montagne de Reims Grand Cru Pinot – wonderfully fresh, with a lovely saline element that sits alongside the dark fruits.

Georges Remy Le Mont de Tauxieres 

Staying in the Montagne de Reims with move south to experience a real beast of a wine from George Remy. Coming from the village of Tauxières this 50/50 Pinot Noir/Chardonnay blend is deep, dark and rich with loads of complexity that continues to build as it opens. It's a wine that would work well with food and is certainly worth stoppering and returning to a day or two later.

Louis Brochet La Jacquesson Blanc de Meunier

Entering the Marne valley in the west we sample a wonderful pure Meunier. Rich and perfumed on the nose, the palate follows with great intensity and a nice layer of sweet fruit. It's hugely juicy on the mid to late which links up with a touch of oak and a grip of salinity.

Famille Delouvin L'Arpent Rouge
Staying in the Marne we head to the village of Vandières but this time it's Chardonnay. This is such a great contrast to classic Côte des Blancs Chardonnay – weighty on the nose and generous on the palate, with citrus notes and a touch of fudge.

Domaine Vincey Le Grand Jardin 2019
Continuing south, our penultimate wine comes from a small small plot of grapes directly abutting the back of the winery at Domaine Vincey. Chardonnay created using organic methods, the wine is complex but refined with the oak in the background intermingling with all those classic Chardonnay fruits. There's great texture and weight and a lovely touch of salinity and citrus on the finish. 

Jean Jossellin Les Blancs
Our final wine sees us journey all the way to the south of the appellation to visit a new producer in our collection. Another pure Chardonnay, but vinified in steel this time, the nose is fresh and delicate with some floral notes and juicy stone fruits. The palate is plentiful with a great vivacity and a wonderful sense of terroir and precision.

 

Please note: Occasionally, due to stock availability, we may need to substitute bottles. In this situation, the replacement cuvées will be in the same style, and of the same or greater value.


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