Blanc de Chardonnay Brut Nature Chavost

Lot presentation

Blanc de Chardonnay Brut Nature Chavost

The wine

The village of Chavot-Courcourt, home to the Chavost cooperative, lies in the southern slopes of Épernay?–?an area renowned for the finesse of its soils and its exposure, which allows the grapes to reach full maturity. The terroir of Chavost consists mainly of calcareous marl and clay over a chalk subsoil, typical of Champagne. Manual harvests, as required by the appellation, preserve the integrity of the bunches. The grapes are pressed gently, and fermentation occurs spontaneously with native yeasts. This Brut Nature receives no dosage after disgorgement.
The wine shows a pale, bright yellow hue with a persistent bead. The nose is precise and finely etched, combining notes of candied lemon, damp chalk, green apple, elderflower and hazelnut. On the palate, it is lively and vibrant, with a clean, direct attack and a beautifully chalky minerality leading into a fresh, persistent finish.

Established in 1946, the domain is named after the village of Chavost, nestled between the church of Saint-Martin and Mont-Félix, topped by a sumptuous château. The first winemakers gathered their strengths to share their love of the land by producing quality wines. All the parcels are rooted in exceptional terroirs, comprising clay and limestone, and enjoy a north-facing exposure. Convinced of the benefits of organic practices for the land and the cuvées, the domain nurtures its five hectares of vines with great care and is currently in the process of converting to organic farming. Today, the wines are made and marketed by Fabian Daviaux. Following over a decade travelling around the world, he is back with new projects to vinify his unique Champagnes in his own style. Since 2019, he has been elaborating organic cuvées, with no added sulphites, which simply exude the love and pride Fabien has for his wines and his terroir.