{"title":"Hélène Charbaut Champagne","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"helene-charbaut-champagne-blanc-de-noirs-1er-cru-les-pinailleuses-2022","title":"Hélène Charbaut Champagne 1er Cru Blanc de Noirs \"Les Pinailleuses\" 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hélène Charbaut represents the fourth generation of her family's winegrowing estate in \u003cstrong\u003eMareuil-sur-Aÿ\u003c\/strong\u003e, having assumed responsibility for the domaine in 2020 after studying viticulture and gaining experience with \u003cstrong\u003eLeclerc Briant\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePéhu-Simonet\u003c\/strong\u003e. The family has farmed vineyards in the Grande Vallée de la Marne for generations, but Hélène's arrival marked the beginning of an independent range of terroir-focused Champagnes under her own name. The estate farms Premier Cru vineyards in \u003cstrong\u003eBisseuil, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, and Avenay-Val-d'Or\u003c\/strong\u003e, emphasizing sustainable and biodynamic-inspired viticulture, biodiversity, cover crops, and minimal intervention in both vineyard and cellar. Fermentations occur naturally with indigenous yeasts, sulfur additions are kept to a minimum, and each parcel is vinified separately before bottling. Her philosophy centers on producing small-production, site-specific Champagnes that express both the identity of each vineyard and the character of the vintage rather than relying on extensive blending. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLes Pinailleuses\u003c\/em\u003e is produced from \u003cstrong\u003efive Premier Cru parcels\u003c\/strong\u003e located across \u003cstrong\u003eBisseuil, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, and Avenay-Val-d'Or\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Grande Vallée de la Marne. The vines average approximately \u003cstrong\u003e47 years of age\u003c\/strong\u003e and are planted on classic \u003cstrong\u003eclay-limestone soils\u003c\/strong\u003e over Champagne chalk, combining the water-retaining qualities of clay with the drainage and mineral influence of the underlying limestone. Although sourced from multiple parcels, the cuvée represents a single varietal and single vintage expression of Pinot Noir. The name \u003cem\u003eLes Pinailleuses\u003c\/em\u003e is a play on Hélène's own personality, referencing her meticulous attention to detail (\"pinailleuse\" in French), while the label's prominent letter \"P\" also nods to \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, the sole grape variety used in the wine. Rather than selecting fruit from an individual vineyard, Hélène chooses her favorite Pinot Noir parcels each vintage, allowing the final blend to express both the terroirs of the Grande Vallée and the growing season. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produced from \u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, only the \u003cstrong\u003ecuvée juice\u003c\/strong\u003e (the first and finest pressing) is retained for vinification. Alcoholic fermentation occurs entirely in \u003cstrong\u003e228-liter French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e using indigenous yeasts, followed by approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10 months of élevage on the fine lees\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wine is bottled \u003cstrong\u003ewithout filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving both texture and aromatic complexity before undergoing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30 months of bottle aging on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e prior to disgorgement. The 2022 vintage was \u003cstrong\u003edisgorged on November 26, 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e and finished with a restrained dosage of \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 g\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the chalk-derived minerality and vinous structure of Pinot Noir to remain the principal expression of the wine. The 2022 release is extremely limited, with a total production of \u003cstrong\u003e2,551 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The combination of Pinot Noir structure, extended barrel élevage, and low dosage makes \u003cem\u003eLes Pinailleuses\u003c\/em\u003e particularly well suited to richer cuisine. It pairs naturally with duck breast, roast squab, pork loin, veal, mushroom risotto, wild mushroom dishes, roast chicken with morels, and aged Comté. The wine's vinous character also complements grilled tuna, roasted game birds, and hard alpine cheeses, while its mineral finish allows it to perform equally well alongside refined seafood preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50277790187759,"sku":"102584","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/HeleneCharbautChampagne1erCruBlancdeNoirs_LesPinailleuses_2022.png?v=1785703206"},{"product_id":"helene-charbaut-champagne-blanc-de-meunier-la-meuniere-1er-cru-brut-nature-2022","title":"Hélène Charbaut Champagne 1er Cru Blanc de Meunier \"La Meunière\" 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hélène Charbaut represents the fourth generation of her family's estate, Guy Charbaut, in \u003cstrong\u003eMareuil-sur-Aÿ\u003c\/strong\u003e. After studying viticulture and gaining practical experience with growers including Leclerc Briant and Péhu-Simonet, she launched her own range of terroir-driven Champagnes beginning with the 2020 vintage. Rather than producing a traditional house blend, Charbaut's philosophy focuses on isolating individual grape varieties and parcels to better understand how each expresses the soils of the Grande Vallée de la Marne. The family farms Premier Cru vineyards in \u003cstrong\u003eBisseuil, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, and Avenay-Val-d'Or\u003c\/strong\u003e, using sustainable farming, mechanical soil cultivation, cover crops, and minimal chemical intervention. Fermentations are spontaneous with indigenous yeasts, sulfur additions are kept low, and each parcel is vinified separately in Burgundian oak barrels before bottling. Production remains extremely limited, with each cuvée intended to express a specific vineyard, grape variety, and vintage. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLa Meunière\u003c\/em\u003e is produced exclusively from the \u003cstrong\u003elieu-dit Le Chaudion\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru village of Bisseuil\u003c\/strong\u003e. The parcel was planted in \u003cstrong\u003e1999\u003c\/strong\u003e entirely to \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Meunier\u003c\/strong\u003e, a variety more commonly associated with the western Vallée de la Marne than the chalk-rich slopes of Bisseuil. Hélène Charbaut created this cuvée to demonstrate how Meunier behaves on a terroir where \u003cstrong\u003echalk dominates the clay-limestone soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, an uncommon combination for the variety. The vineyard benefits from a \u003cstrong\u003esouth-facing exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing complete ripening while the chalk subsoil preserves freshness and contributes a pronounced mineral profile. The wine forms part of Hélène's ongoing exploration of Champagne's three principal grape varieties through single-variety, single-vintage bottlings that highlight both site and growing season. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produced from \u003cstrong\u003e100% hand-harvested Pinot Meunier\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLa Meunière\u003c\/em\u003e is vinified entirely in \u003cstrong\u003e228-liter French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e using indigenous yeasts. Fermentation and élevage occur on the fine lees for approximately \u003cstrong\u003enine months\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the wine to gain texture while maintaining vineyard transparency. The wine is bottled \u003cstrong\u003ewithout fining or filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving both aromatic detail and mouthfeel before aging on its lees in bottle. The \u003cstrong\u003e2022 vintage was disgorged in November 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e and released as \u003cstrong\u003eBrut Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eno dosage\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the chalk-driven minerality and natural character of Pinot Meunier to remain fully exposed. The combination of barrel élevage, extended lees aging, and zero dosage reflects Charbaut's minimalist cellar philosophy, where intervention is limited and the vineyard remains the primary source of expression. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vinous character of Pinot Meunier and the absence of dosage make \u003cem\u003eLa Meunière\u003c\/em\u003e particularly well suited to the table. It pairs naturally with roast chicken, pork loin, veal, pâté en croûte, mushroom dishes, guinea fowl, and roasted root vegetables. The wine's chalk-derived freshness also complements oysters, scallops, grilled langoustines, and lightly smoked fish, while its barrel-aged texture makes it an excellent companion to washed-rind cheeses such as Chaource and Langres, as well as aged Comté.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50277811323119,"sku":"102585","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/HeleneCharbautChampagne1erCruBlancdeMeunier_LaMeuniere_2022.png?v=1785701488"},{"product_id":"helene-charbaut-champagne-blanc-de-noirs-1er-cru-la-pirouette-2022","title":"Hélène Charbaut Champagne 1er Cru Blanc de Noirs \"La Pirouette\" 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hélène Charbaut is the fourth generation of her family's winegrowing estate in \u003cstrong\u003eMareuil-sur-Aÿ\u003c\/strong\u003e, where she established her own label beginning with the 2020 vintage. After studying viticulture and gaining experience with producers including \u003cstrong\u003eLeclerc Briant\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePéhu-Simonet\u003c\/strong\u003e, she returned to Champagne with a philosophy centered on parcel-specific, single-variety Champagnes that express both vineyard and vintage. The family farms Premier Cru vineyards across \u003cstrong\u003eBisseuil, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, and Avenay-Val-d'Or\u003c\/strong\u003e, using sustainable farming practices, mechanical cultivation, cover crops, and minimal chemical intervention. Each parcel is harvested separately, fermented with indigenous yeasts, and vinified individually in oak barrels before blending or bottling. Sulfur additions are kept low, wines are bottled without filtration whenever possible, and production remains extremely limited, allowing each cuvée to reflect a distinct site rather than a house style. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLa Pirouette\u003c\/em\u003e is sourced entirely from the \u003cstrong\u003eHaut de la Pirouette\u003c\/strong\u003e parcel in the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru village of Bisseuil\u003c\/strong\u003e. Planted in \u003cstrong\u003e1960\u003c\/strong\u003e, the vineyard is dedicated exclusively to \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e and occupies a \u003cstrong\u003esouthwest-facing slope\u003c\/strong\u003e where the combination of sunlight exposure and the cool influence of Champagne's climate allows for gradual ripening while preserving freshness. The soils consist primarily of \u003cstrong\u003eclay-limestone over Campanian chalk\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing excellent drainage together with the mineral foundation that defines many of the Grande Vallée de la Marne's finest vineyards. Rather than blending fruit from multiple sites, Hélène Charbaut bottles this vineyard independently to highlight the individual character of the lieu-dit. The old vines naturally produce lower yields, contributing greater concentration while maintaining the structural precision associated with chalk-rich terroirs. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produced from \u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, only the \u003cstrong\u003ecuvée\u003c\/strong\u003e (the first pressing) is retained for vinification. Fermentation takes place entirely in \u003cstrong\u003e228-liter French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e using indigenous yeasts, followed by approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10 months of élevage on the fine lees\u003c\/strong\u003e in barrel. The wine is bottled \u003cstrong\u003ewithout filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving texture and aromatic complexity before undergoing extended maturation on its lees in bottle. The \u003cstrong\u003e2022 vintage was disgorged on November 25, 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e and released as \u003cstrong\u003eBrut Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e1 g\/L dosage\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the vineyard's mineral structure and Pinot Noir character to remain the primary expression of the wine. Barrel fermentation and restrained intervention are intended to build texture without masking the identity of the vineyard. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The structure and vinous character of \u003cem\u003eLa Pirouette\u003c\/em\u003e make it particularly well suited to richer dishes. It pairs naturally with veal osso buco, roast chicken with morels, grilled lobster with beurre demi-sel, duck breast, pork loin, mushroom-based dishes, roasted guinea fowl, and aged Comté. The combination of Pinot Noir, extended barrel élevage, and Brut Nature dosage also allows the wine to accompany an entire meal rather than serving solely as an aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50277823545583,"sku":"102586","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/HeleneCharbautChampagne1erCruBlancdeNoirs_LaPirouette_2022.png?v=1785623945"}],"url":"https:\/\/vinsrare.com\/collections\/helene-charbaut-champagne.oembed","provider":"Vins Rare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}