Champagne Brut Nature
Amme "Pinot Noir"

The Champagne Amme “Pinot Noir” by Augustin is a Blanc de Noirs of great character and elegance, through which Marc and Emmanuelle Augustin express all the sensitivity of a vision in which nature and the energy of the vineyard take centre stage. It comes from Avenay-Val-d’Or, a Premier Cru village overlooking the Vallée de la Marne and historically associated with Pinot Noir, where the family has farmed its vineyards for generations and where the variety finds its most natural and authentic expression. The Domaine farms about nine and a half hectares under Demeter-certified biodynamics on chalk and clay soils, with an approach that combines agronomic rigour with an almost alchemical sensitivity, attentive to every balance between the vine, the soil and the rhythms of nature.

This edition, from the 2018 harvest, comes from a single vineyard in Avenay-Val-d’Or and is made entirely from Pinot Noir grapes picked at full ripeness, in a harmonious balance of structure, freshness and depth. Vinification and fermentation take place spontaneously with indigenous yeasts only, followed by eleven months of maturation on the lees, 50% in wooden casks and the remaining 50% in terracotta jars, a combination that gives the wine breadth and breathing space while preserving its purity. After tirage, the wine ages on the lees for about four years, after which it is released with no final dosage, so that the fruit and terroir come through directly and transparently.

On tasting, Amme “Pinot Noir” 2018 shows a golden yellow hue with delicate coppery highlights and a fine, persistent perlage. The nose is broad and enveloping, with notes of small red berries, cherry and quince woven together with dried flowers and citrus peel, followed by hints of pastry, hazelnut and a light spicy touch, always underpinned by a distinct chalky imprint. On the palate the attack is full and structured, with a creamy, vinous texture accompanied by lively acidity and a deep salinity, leading to a long, persistent finish with fruity and mineral nuances.