Champagne Charpentier - Terre d'Émotion Blanc de Blancs Brut

Bettane & Desseauve

About the wine:

Straightforward and sincere, this aperitif is characterized by fine, creamy bubbles and a delicate, indulgent nose with notes of citrus, followed by hints of meringue and fresh butter—hallmarks of this unique terroir. The palate is rich, mineral, and silky. The finish is fresh, briny, and iodine-like.

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, comprising 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 vinous character. A producer to watch very closely.

Decanter

About the wine:

Notes of ripe, juicy apples and lemons blend with fresh butter and jasmine, leading to a mineral-driven palate with woody undertones and 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 environmental 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 table and an invitation to explore.

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. The palate is soft 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 whole with great elegance and finesse.

Dussert-Gerber

About the wine:

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