Champagne Marteaux Guillaume
Guillaume Marteaux is a rising star vigneron in the town of Bonneil in the Vallée de la Marne. A fifth generation farmer in Champagne, Guillaume took over his family domaine in 2003 and has since worked to convert all of his vineyards to organic and biodynamic farming. The steep vineyards on the amphitheater slopes north of the town of Bonneil provide an excellent site for growing mainly Pinot Meunier with additional plantings of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
In the winery which abuts Guillaume's home in the village, Guillaume works with minimal intervention techniques. Base wines ferment with native yeasts in tank and secondary ferments occur with pied de cuve. The wines age on the lees in bottle for a minimum of 5 years. Characterful wines with an intensity that matches the majestic vineyard on which they're farmed, the Champagnes from Guillaume Marteaux showcase the potential for organic farming and minimal intervention winemaking.
In the winery which abuts Guillaume's home in the village, Guillaume works with minimal intervention techniques. Base wines ferment with native yeasts in tank and secondary ferments occur with pied de cuve. The wines age on the lees in bottle for a minimum of 5 years. Characterful wines with an intensity that matches the majestic vineyard on which they're farmed, the Champagnes from Guillaume Marteaux showcase the potential for organic farming and minimal intervention winemaking.
L'Indigene, Brut
Biodynamically farmed grapes from estate vineyard on a South facing amphitheater slope in the town of Bonneil. 100% Pinot Meunier, 60-70% from a single vintage, with the remainder from solera aged, reserve wines. Primary fermentation in stainless steel with native yeasts. Secondary fermentation with pied de cuve. Malolactic occurs naturally. Aging on lees for 6 years. 5 g/l dosage.
Biodynamically farmed grapes from estate vineyard on a South facing amphitheater slope in the town of Bonneil. 100% Pinot Meunier, 60-70% from a single vintage, with the remainder from solera aged, reserve wines. Primary fermentation in stainless steel with native yeasts. Secondary fermentation with pied de cuve. Malolactic occurs naturally. Aging on lees for 6 years. 5 g/l dosage.
Le Metisse, Extra Brut
Biodynamically farmed grapes from estate vineyard on a South facing amphitheater slope in the town of Bonneil. 47% Pinot Meunier, 33% Chardonnay, and 20% Pinot Noir, 60-70% from a single vintage, with the remainder from solera aged, reserve wines. Primary fermentation in stainless steel with native yeasts. Secondary fermentation with pied de cuve. Malolactic occurs naturally. Aging on lees for 6 years. 3.5 g/l dosage.
Biodynamically farmed grapes from estate vineyard on a South facing amphitheater slope in the town of Bonneil. 47% Pinot Meunier, 33% Chardonnay, and 20% Pinot Noir, 60-70% from a single vintage, with the remainder from solera aged, reserve wines. Primary fermentation in stainless steel with native yeasts. Secondary fermentation with pied de cuve. Malolactic occurs naturally. Aging on lees for 6 years. 3.5 g/l dosage.
Infusion, Brut
Biodynamically farmed grapes from estate vineyard on a South facing amphitheater slope in the town of Bonneil. 47% Pinot Meunier, 33% Chardonnay, and 20% Pinot Noir, 60-70% from a single vintage, with the remainder from solera aged, reserve wines. A gentle saignee of the red grapes lends color and aromatics. Primary fermentation in stainless steel with native yeasts. Secondary fermentation with pied de cuve. Malolactic occurs naturally. Aging on lees for 6 years. 6.5 g/l dosage.
Biodynamically farmed grapes from estate vineyard on a South facing amphitheater slope in the town of Bonneil. 47% Pinot Meunier, 33% Chardonnay, and 20% Pinot Noir, 60-70% from a single vintage, with the remainder from solera aged, reserve wines. A gentle saignee of the red grapes lends color and aromatics. Primary fermentation in stainless steel with native yeasts. Secondary fermentation with pied de cuve. Malolactic occurs naturally. Aging on lees for 6 years. 6.5 g/l dosage.