Champagne Charpentier - Terre d'Émotion Blanc de Blancs Brut

Bettane & Desseauve

About the wine:

Straightforward, sincere, perfect as an aperitif, with fine, creamy bubbles and a delicate, indulgent nose featuring notes of citrus, followed by meringue and fresh butter—hallmarks of this unique terroir. Rich, mineral, and silky on the palate. A fresh, briny, and iodine-tinged finish.

About the estate:

Located in Charly-sur-Marne, in the heart of the Marne Valley, Maison Charpentier was founded in 1855. Today, Jean-Marc Charpentier, representing the eighth generation, runs this family-owned estate. A specialist in Pinot Meunier, he tends his twenty-four hectares of vineyards as if they were a garden. The hillside vineyard, composed of seventy-two plots, is 45% Chardonnay, complemented by Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir. Certified organic, it has been successfully transitioned to biodynamic farming. The precise, plot-by-plot winemaking process results in a harmonious and refined range of wines, combining aromatic freshness and rich, vinous character. A winery to watch very closely.

Decanter

About the wine:

Notes of ripe, flavorful apples and lemons blend with fresh butter and jasmine, on a mineral palate with woody undertones, leading to a fresh, lingering finish.

Guide Hachette des vins

About the estate:

In the mid-19th century, an ancestor who was both a winemaker and an innkeeper supplied wine (which was still still at the time) to the boatmen who pulled barges along the Marne River. At the helm since 1988, Jean-Marc Charpentier exports 30% of his champagnes. He cultivates 24 hectares in the vicinity of Château-Thierry. Noteworthy: the high proportion of Chardonnay (45%)—rare in the region—in the vineyard’s grape varieties, and the early adoption of an environmentally conscious approach: the estate, currently in the process of converting to organic farming, has been managed using biodynamic methods since 2009.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

About the wine:

A charming, elegant wine that pairs perfectly with vanilla-flavored desserts. It’s a welcome addition to any meal and invites you to explore its flavors.

Vinous

Le Figaro vins

About the wine:

The nose opens with a lovely floral bouquet (white flowers, linden blossoms…), before shifting to white fruits, meringue, and hints of brioche. On the palate, it is smooth and rich, developing subtle bitter notes along with hints of citrus zest and fresh grapes, leading to a toasty finish. The supple, creamy bubbles envelop the entire experience with great elegance and finesse.

Dussert-Gerber

About the wine:

100% Chardonnay, with dominant notes of toast, yellow fruit, and lilies; it combines roundness and suppleness, with beautiful fullness—rich and distinguished at the same time—and is charming; perfect with oysters au gratin with Champagne.