Champagne R FAIVRE is located in the heart of Champagne, between Reims and Epernay in Belval sous Chatillon.
Belval sous Chatillon is typical of the Marne Valley, renowned for its soils with a silty clay tendency, this terroir reveals precisely the characteristics of the Meunier grape.
The peculiarity of the exploitation of Champagne R FAIVRE is that it is in mono-terroir, indeed all the plots of the exploitation are located in Belval sous Chatillon.
For 10 years, I have imposed a different viticulture, VDC and HVE certified in 2016, we are now in Conversion AB. This viticultural shift paved the way for a change of course in winemaking as well. 2017 was the end of the cooperative model towards total independence.
The change in practice in the vineyards and in particular the conversion to AB, led to a drop in results, to offer a good concentration of grapes.
Working the soil has also allowed the vines to draw deep into the characteristics of the terroir, these practices offer us Champagne wines with a strong identity.
In order to reveal even more the typicality of the terroir, each R FAIVRE Cuvee is EXTRA BRUT.
“Reflet Naturel” is a pure expression of Meunier from the Belvalsous-Châtillon vineyard where the crunchiness of the fruit is well expressed thanks to its extra brut dosage.
* Cuvée from the 2017, 2018 & 2019 harvests
* Tank fermentation
* Malolactic fermentation
* Light filtration and chilling
* Extra brut : 1.5 gr / L
* 100 % Meunier
* Belval-sous-Châtillon, parcels : « Les Glises » , « La Poterne », « Les Champs Robin » and « La Culbute »
* Brown chalky-clayley soils on limestone.
* Aging 24 months in cellars
The foam is very fine. Floral, spicy (aniseed) and candied yellow fruit aromas, with a smooth, slightly savory taste. With yellow fruits (apricots), good acidity and excellent balance.
Origin: France
Type:Champagne
Grapes:50% Chardonnay & 50% Pinot Noir
Alcohol:12 %
Bottle Size:750ml