Champagne Emmanuel Brochet - Le Mont Benoit

Emmanuel Brochet manages 2.5ha parcel of Le Mont Benoit which was inherited from the family, and had begun to produce the wine in 2002. The domaine is located in the village of Villers-Aux-Noeux in the Montagne de Reims and major three grape varietals(Pinot-Noir, Pinot-Meunier and Chardonnay) are planted. Old vines(planted in 1962) are arranged on the upper part of the hill and younger vines(planted in 80's) are on lower part.

This silt, clay and chalk vineyards are cultivated organically and were certified in 2011. He does not use any chemical in the vineyards and in the cellar as well. Fermentation is carried by wild yeasts and minimum SO2 is added. This all hand-made extra-brut champagne is being produced around 8,000-10,000 bottles/year.

Le Mont Benoît cuvée is a blend of Pinot Noir (40%), Meunier (35%) and Chardonnay (25%) from the 2018 harvest. The vinification was carried out in barrels, with indigenous yeasts. The aging lasted 11 months in barrels on the lees. This Extra-Brut has not been dosed. 8,446 bottles were produced.