Coteaux Champenois Blanc
Chamery Blanc "Les Puits" 2018

The Coteaux Champenois Chamery Blanc “Les Puits” 2018 by Émilien Feneuil is a still white wine born in the Premier Cru village of Chamery, from the single parcel “Les Puits,” set in a hilly landscape where clay-limestone soils and a strong chalk presence favor wines of remarkable tension. Feneuil, an independent grower in the Montagne de Reims, farms just over two hectares under organic practices with an artisanal, parcel-focused approach. This still white wine represents one of the rarest expressions of the region: a 100% Petit Meslier, a historic variety now classified among the Cépages Oubliés, capable of combining verticality, vibrant acidity, and aromatic depth.

The 2018 vintage, marked by warm and luminous weather conditions, allowed for full and even ripening of the grapes while preserving a strikingly vivid and structuring acidity in the Petit Meslier. Vinification takes place in Burgundy barrels with spontaneous fermentations, following a minimal-intervention philosophy aimed at enhancing varietal identity and transparency of origin. The long and carefully conducted maturation before bottling guides the wine toward a progressively refined expression: complexity broadens without compromising precision and tension, maintaining a clear, vibrant profile faithful to the mineral matrix of the vineyard.

On the palate, Les Puits 2018 reveals taut and luminous aromas of fresh citrus, lemon zest, green apple, and wild herbs, supported by a subtle saline and chalky nuance. The palate is sleek and incisive, driven by a vertical acidity that provides rhythm and depth. The structure is refined yet persistent, leading to a dry, savory, and highly precise finish that leaves a lingering impression of energy and purity.