Champagne Benoît LAHAYE
Brut Nature Grand cru
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Since 1993, Valérie and Benoît Lahaye have been proving that a different kind of viticulture, one that respects the living world, is possible in Champagne. In their 5-hectare vineyard in Bouzy, they opted early on for organic vine management, ploughing the soil on horseback and reducing yields to promote aromatic concentration and terroir expression.
The Pinot Noir grape, which makes up the vast majority (88%) and is harvested at optimum ripeness, gives their Champagnes exceptional fruity intensity and persistence, enhanced by very low sugar and sulfur levels. The uniqueness of Benoît Lahaye's cuvées, but above all their quality and consistency, are unanimously acclaimed by the various critics: Gault & Millau named him Vigneron of the Year 2022, En Magnum considers him “one of the most gifted winemakers of his generation”, and the Revue du Vin de France has just awarded him a third star...
Made with 50% reserve wine, Brut Nature has plenty of character. A true winemaker's champagne, combining the vinous aromas of Pinot Noir with an elegant, delicate structure.
Cuvée Brut nature in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 92/100 “We are convinced by all the cuvées. From the Brut Nature onwards, you know what you're getting into: the Pinot grape, at full maturity, is supported by the addition of 50% reserve wine. We find the aromatic openness of the grape variety, with a hint of fine wood. On the palate, the material is released with a loose, non-aggressive structure”.
Vinous (A. Galloni - March 2024): 92/100 "The NV Brut Nature Grand Cru is a blend of 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay from Bouzy and Ambonnay. The creamy flesh of Red Delicious apples and a sense of springy, sweet, yeasty, challah bread define the nose. The sprightly mousse prickles on the smoot palate, highlighting saltiness and chalky depth with an enticing, beguiling tang of oyster shell. The finish is alluring, salty, tangy and long with a visceral umami echo."
- To keep or to drink :
- Ready to drink
- Apogée :
- 2025-2030
- Organic certification :
- 2000
From the same producer
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Since 1993, Valérie and Benoît Lahaye have been proving that a different kind of viticulture, one that respects the living world, is possible in Champagne. In their 5-hectare vineyard in Bouzy, they opted early on for organic vine management, ploughing the soil on horseback and reducing yields to promote aromatic concentration and terroir expression.
The Pinot Noir grape, which makes up the vast majority (88%) and is harvested at optimum ripeness, gives their Champagnes exceptional fruity intensity and persistence, enhanced by very low sugar and sulfur levels. The uniqueness of Benoît Lahaye's cuvées, but above all their quality and consistency, are unanimously acclaimed by the various critics: Gault & Millau named him Vigneron of the Year 2022, En Magnum considers him “one of the most gifted winemakers of his generation”, and the Revue du Vin de France has just awarded him a third star...100% pinot noir, the Blanc de Noirs is a model of power and vinosity, made for (very long) cellaring.
Cuvée Blanc de Noirs in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 95/100 “The Blanc de Noirs, built for ageing, imposes its power on the palate”.More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2032
- Organic certification:
- 2000
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Since 1993, Valérie and Benoît Lahaye have been proving that a different kind of viticulture, one that respects the living world, is possible in Champagne. In their 5-hectare vineyard in Bouzy, they opted early on for organic vine management, ploughing the soil on horseback and reducing yields to promote aromatic concentration and terroir expression.
The Pinot Noir grape, which makes up the vast majority (88%) and is harvested at optimum ripeness, gives their Champagnes exceptional fruity intensity and persistence, enhanced by very low sugar and sulfur levels. The uniqueness of Benoît Lahaye's cuvées, but above all their quality and consistency, are unanimously acclaimed by the various critics: Gault & Millau named him Vigneron of the Year 2022, En Magnum considers him “one of the most gifted winemakers of his generation”, and the Revue du Vin de France has just awarded him a third star...The Rosé de macération is made immediately after harvest, with a short maceration (60 hours) of 100% Pinot Noir in whole bunches, then matured in barrels and jars.
Cuvée Rosé de macération in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 93/100 “Behind its scintillating fruit and well-integrated tannins, the wine possesses great tannic length without any astringency. The low dosage suits it like a glove”.More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2030
- Organic certification:
- 2000
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Since 1993, Valérie and Benoît Lahaye have been proving that a different kind of viticulture, one that respects the living world, is possible in Champagne. In their 5-hectare vineyard in Bouzy, they opted early on for organic vine management, ploughing the soil on horseback and reducing yields to promote aromatic concentration and terroir expression.
The Pinot Noir grape, which makes up the vast majority (88%) and is harvested at optimum ripeness, gives their Champagnes exceptional fruity intensity and persistence, enhanced by very low sugar and sulfur levels. The uniqueness of Benoît Lahaye's cuvées, but above all their quality and consistency, are unanimously acclaimed by the various critics: Gault & Millau named him Vigneron of the Year 2022, En Magnum considers him “one of the most gifted winemakers of his generation”, and the Revue du Vin de France has just awarded him a third star...From a plot planted with vines, Le Jardin de la Grosse Pierre combines pinot noir with several ancient grape varieties: arbanne, petit meslier, pinot blanc... Singular and captivating.
The cuvée “Le Jardin de la Grosse Pierre” in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 97/100 Coup de ♥ “From old, planted vines, Le Jardin de la Grosse Pierre, precise and insistent, offers us remarkable magic and finesse".
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2033
- Organic certification:
- 2000
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Since 1993, Valérie and Benoît Lahaye have been proving that a different kind of viticulture, one that respects the living world, is possible in Champagne. In their 5-hectare vineyard in Bouzy, they opted early on for organic vine management, ploughing the soil on horseback and reducing yields to promote aromatic concentration and terroir expression.
The Pinot Noir grape, which makes up the vast majority (88%) and is harvested at optimum ripeness, gives their Champagnes exceptional fruity intensity and persistence, enhanced by very low sugar and sulfur levels. The uniqueness of Benoît Lahaye's cuvées, but above all their quality and consistency, are unanimously acclaimed by the various critics: Gault & Millau named him Vigneron of the Year 2022, En Magnum considers him “one of the most gifted winemakers of his generation”, and the Revue du Vin de France has just awarded him a third star...The Grand Cru Millésime 2014, made up of 80% pinot noir and 20% chardonnay, is the sincerest expression of the Bouzy terroir, full of length and distinction.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2024-2032
- Organic certification:
- 2000