Monmarthe Le Mont Joyeux Premier Cru Champagne

Monmarthe Le Mont Joyeux Blanc De Blancs Premier Cru comes from “Mont Joyeux” – a 52-hectare plot planted with Chardonnay. It is located in the commune of Taissy, which borders Ludes. The soil is predominantly chalky and classified as Premier Cru. It is south-east facing.

The Champagne is made from 100% Chardonnay, aged in large oak barrels for almost 8 months, followed by maturation on the lees for at least six years in a chalk cellar. A dosage of 8g of sugar in Brut for a balanced wine – with at least six months of disgorgement.

Monmarthe Le Mont Joyeux Blanc De Blancs Premier Cru presents itself with a bright and radiant yellow color, accompanied by fine and elegant bubbles that float upwards. As you approach the glass, you are met with a fresh, delicate, and very elegant aroma. Notes of white flowers emerge, complemented by hints of vanilla from the oak barrel aging. Upon the first sip, a clean and mineral taste greets your palate, with highlights of crisp peaches and slightly tart melon. This Champagne finishes with a long and rounded end, rich in notes of citrus fruits and mandarins, leaving a lasting impression.

The Monmarthe family's history in Champagne goes back 6 generations – all the way to 1737. They were there when the Napoleonic Wars raged across the European continent. The family owns vineyards in the small Lude appellation in the northern part of Champagne.

Maison Monmarthe is a Récoltant-Manipulant, meaning that, unlike the larger, well-known houses, they cultivate their own grapes. This creates a focus on terroir and how the wine can emphasize its unique character. Maison Monmarthe is also HVE certified, which means they have a sustainable approach to viticulture. Finally, Maison Monmarthe has one of the few vineyards approved by the Comité Champagne (CIVC) as a mother plot for Chardonnay vines in Champagne. 12.5% - 75 cl.