Champagne Brut Nature
5 sens 2019

The Champagne 5 Sens by Olivier Horiot is a cuvée that translates the most hidden diversity of Champagne into a single glass, weaving five grape varieties, five terroirs and five casks into a blend of rare originality. Born in Les Riceys, in the southernmost reaches of the Côte des Bar, it tells the soul of the Cépages Oubliés through a symbolic narrative that recalls the five elements, Water, Air, Earth, Fire and Spirit, and celebrates a vision of Champagne grounded in biodynamics certified Biodyvin and in oenological intervention reduced to a minimum, where every cellar gesture is oriented to preserve the purity of territorial expression and the silent voice of the old vines.

This edition, Vintage 2019, expresses an equal-parts blend of five varieties, Chardonnay grapes, Pinot Noir grapes, Pinot Blanc grapes, Meunier grapes and Arbane grapes, from old vines located in five different terroirs of the village of Les Riceys. Each variety is vinified separately in casks, with slow, natural fermentations that preserve its identity before the final blending. After tirage, the wine undergoes maturation on the lees for over 48 months, amplifying complexity and depth, while sulphite addition is deliberately kept low and no fining or filtration is carried out. Without final dosage, in Brut Nature style, the cuvée offers itself in its most absolute transparency.

On the palate, the wine reveals a golden hue with luminous reflections crossed by a fine and vibrant perlage, leading into a seductive nose that weaves exotic fruit, pineapple, mango, candied citrus and fresh flowers, completed by an iodised whisper and a spiced touch. The entry is powerful and dynamic, with a crackling fruity texture unfolding across a full and well-articulated structure, supported by a sharp acidity and a salinity that runs through the entire sip. The balance plays on the contrast between aromatic exuberance and finesse, while the finish closes long, precise and harmonious, leaving an aftertaste of rare originality that confirms the unmistakable identity of the cuvée. Production in a limited run of 1,960 bottles and 90 Magnums.