Champagne Blanc de Noirs 2017 Quentin Beaufort

Quentin Beaufort Blanc de Noirs 2017

Ancestral elegance and natural precision come together in the Blanc de Noirs 2017 by Quentin Beaufort, a handcrafted méthode champenoise made from 100% Pinot Noir. Harvested from own-rooted vines in the Côte d’Or, this wine showcases purity, minerality, and refined tension, reflecting both its exceptional terroir and the philosophy of a producer deeply committed to biodynamics.

Vineyard Philosophy

The grapes come from a single vineyard in Prusly-sur-Ource, managed with certified organic and biodynamic methods. No synthetic chemicals are used—only copper, sulfur, herbal teas, and a close relationship with lunar cycles. Manual harvesting ensures careful grape selection and optimal ripeness for freshness and balance.

Cellar Approach

Vinification is minimalist and transparent. The must ferments spontaneously with native yeasts in neutral vessels. No temperature control, no filtration, no additives. The second fermentation happens in bottle according to the ancestral method, with no dosage and long lees aging of over 36 months. Time does the rest.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Pale gold with subtle copper highlights, extremely fine and persistent perlage.
Nose: Complex and elegant, offering red berry notes, candied citrus peel, bread crust, and chalky minerality.
Palate: Sharp and linear with vibrant acidity and deep saline tension. The finish is long, dry, and full of precision.

Pairings

Perfect with raw fish, oysters, roasted poultry, aged cheeses, or refined Asian cuisine. A bottle that adapts gracefully from aperitif to structured meals.

Technical Sheet

• Producer: Quentin Beaufort

• Region: Prusly-sur-Ource, Côte d’Or, Burgundy

• Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir

• Farming: Certified organic and biodynamic

• Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation, ancestral method bottle fermentation

• Aging: Over 36 months on lees

• Dosage: Zero (Brut Nature)

• SO₂: < 30 mg/l

• Format: 750 ml

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Quentin Beaufort: natural elegance between Champagne and Burgundy

Quentin Beaufort is an increasingly prominent name in the world of natural wine, thanks to a production philosophy that blends precision, sensitivity, and deep environmental respect. Raised in the historic Jacques Beaufort estate, a pioneer of organic viticulture in Champagne since the 1970s, Quentin has forged his own artisanal path between southern Champagne and Burgundy.

Philosophy in the vineyard

In the heart of the Côte d’Or, in Prusly-sur-Ource, Quentin cultivates around 8.5 hectares of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on calcareous and clay soils. The vineyards are farmed organically and biodynamically, with no synthetic chemicals. All work is done by hand, from pruning to harvest, with a strong focus on soil health and plant vitality.

Winemaking approach

In the cellar, Quentin Beaufort follows a truly natural style. Fermentations are spontaneous with native yeasts, and no filtering, fining, or temperature control is used. Sulfites are added minimally, only for barrel sanitation. Long lees aging and time are key to expressing the complexity of his sparkling wines, whether labeled as Champagne or Crémant de Bourgogne, often without dosage.

Territorial identity

Although Burgundy does not allow wines to be labeled as Champagne, Beaufort’s Crémant de Bourgogne offers expressive freedom. These wines share Champagne’s energy: fine bubbles, vibrant acidity, mineral depth, and clean precision. Single-vineyard and single-vintage bottlings showcase the full character of Pinot Noir grown on limestone.

Signature wines

Beaufort’s wines, such as his Champagne Blanc de Noirs and Crémant aged over 36 months, are now highly sought after. Aromas range from red berries and brioche to flint and candied citrus. On the palate, they show tension, elegance, and exceptional drive. Each bottle is a story of purity and craftsmanship.

A family tradition renewed

Quentin’s work follows in the footsteps of his father Jacques but with a personal interpretation. He represents a new generation of winemakers combining traditional savoir-faire with a modern, ecological vision—helping redefine French natural sparkling wine at the highest level.

Quentin Beaufort stands for authenticity, finesse, and deep terroir expression in every bottle.