Maison Savart describes itself as a producer of "auteur" wines. Lying 10 km west of Reims, the domain is in the village of Ecueil which has specialised in growing Pinot Noir for many years. Frédéric Savart has made the 4 hectare property his own, continuing his father's work on this "laboratory of terroirs". He produces exciting, fresh and quite varietal champagnes always with a predominance of Pinot Noir. Its limited production (40,000 bottles approximately) make it well worth the detour!

This Champagne Blanc de Blancs comes from a Premier Cru terroir at the heart of the prestigious Montagne de Reims. The grapes are sourced from two iconic villages, Écueil and Trépail. The vines dedicated to this cuvée lie on east?–?and south-east?–?facing slopes, enjoying ideal sun exposure throughout the day. The soils are mainly composed of Campanian chalk, sometimes mixed with calcareous sand and white marl. Harvesting is carried out by hand, with a rigorous bunch selection. The grapes are pressed gently before alcoholic fermentation takes place in 500-litre oak casks, and there is no malolactic fermentation. Ageing continues for 12 months on fine lees.
The wine displays a crystalline yellow hue, animated by extremely delicate bubbles. The first nose seduces with its subtlety and complexity, revealing notes of candied lemon and white flowers, lifted by chalky minerality. The attack is frank and vibrant, leading to a saline, lively finish marked by citrus notes.