Champagne Benoît LAHAYE
Le Jardin de la Grosse Pierre
- 2020
- Champagne
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 2026): 95/100 “Le Jardin de la Grosse Pierre 2020 is impressive. There is no trace of the vintage's vegetal characteristics: while it may not reach the heights of 2019, it asserts its unique personality, capable of shining in both great and lesser years."
- To keep or to drink :
- Ready to drink
- Apogée :
- 2025-2033
- 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...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 2026): 91/100 “The brut nature stands out as one of the finest non-vintage champagnes on the market — a juice of remarkable purity and expression.”
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."
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...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