Champagne Thierry Fournier
Blanc de Blancs Millésime 2018

The Champagne Blanc de Blancs Millésime 2018 by Thierry Fournier is the Domaine’s first vintage release, an authentic expression of the 2018 harvest and of the character of the Vallée de la Marne – Rive Gauche. It is produced from a rigorous selection of Chardonnay sourced from parcels rooted in clay-limestone soils, which lend depth, mineral tension, and aromatic finesse. Vinification takes place in stainless steel, with temperature-controlled fermentations, followed by more than 72 months of ageing on the lees after tirage. The low dosage of just 3 g/l, in Extra Brut style, highlights the producer’s precise approach, enhancing purity, energy, and natural elegance.

On the palate, the Blanc de Blancs Millésime 2018 opens in the glass with a pale golden color and bright reflections. The bouquet is citrusy and floral, enriched by notes of chalk, hazelnut, and fresh butter. The palate is broad and harmonious, driven by a mineral and saline texture that leads into a long, refined, and persistent finish.

Champagne Thierry Fournier

In the heart of the Vallée de la Marne, located in the hamlet of Neuville in Festigny, in the Meunier region, the Domaine Thierry Fournier has been perpetuating a unique know-how on vines and wine for five generations. It was at Henri's side, in 1983, that Thierry and Murielle Fournier, the fourth generation, settled in the family Domaine. A strong bond between their grandfather and grandson and the complementarity of a couple shaped the history and character of the Domaine Thierry Fournier. Three decades later, the Domaine saw its surface area planted with vines three times larger than the original plots. Determination, demand and humility are values that have brought them and will lead them towards the pursuit of perfection. Today, the vineyard is made up of the three classic grape varieties - Meunier, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir - and extends over 11 villages, for a total of 45 plots, offering a real diversification of terroirs, the result of the richness of their Champagnes. From the beginning of 2020, a new chapter in the history of Domaine Thierry Fournier began with the arrival of Julien supported by his brother Maxime. A generation with a real identity, a flourishing oenological creativity, with strong environmental requirements. From wine to vine, the projects come to life with the desire to bring the tradition of Champagne even further, adding an authentic and elegant rebirth to it.