Champagne Le Mont Benoit 2017 Frederic Savart

Champagne Frédéric Savart – Le Mont Benoit 2017

Elegance and tension in a refined vintage

Le Mont Benoit 2017 is a stunning interpretation of this Premier Cru vineyard in Écueil, crafted with precision and restraint. The 2017 vintage brought challenges early on, but late-season balance allowed Frédéric Savart to produce a Champagne of clarity, structure, and luminous energy. This release leans toward a more aerial and linear expression, while retaining the house’s signature chalky finesse.

A cuvée for purists who value terroir transparency and vibrant detail.

In the vineyard

The Mont Benoit parcel is farmed with natural, sustainable methods, free from synthetic chemicals. Vineyard work is entirely manual, aimed at enhancing biodiversity and expressing the true voice of the terroir. The sandy-chalk soils yield grapes with tension and aromatic lift.

In the cellar

Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts in used oak barrels and demi-muids. Malolactic fermentation is prevented, preserving the wine’s fresh, vertical profile. After 10 months of aging in wood, the wine undergoes secondary fermentation in bottle, followed by extended lees aging. It’s disgorged with a minimal dosage, maintaining its Extra Brut character.

Tasting Notes

Color

Brilliant straw yellow with shimmering golden hues. Fine, persistent bubbles.

Nose 🫧

• Lemon zest, candied citrus

• Green apple, fresh pear

• White blossoms: hawthorn, chamomile

• Bitter almond, crushed chalk, a touch of brioche

Palate 🍷

• Sharp, vibrant entry

• Lively citrus acidity with chalky texture

• Elegant, lightly creamy mid-palate

• Long, dry finish with citrus peel and saline minerality

A leaner and more linear version of Le Mont Benoit — ideal for Champagne lovers who appreciate purity, freshness, and gastronomic precision.

Technical Sheet

Grape Varieties: ~70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay
Vintage: 2017
Village: Écueil (Premier Cru)
Parcel: Le Mont Benoit
Soil: Sandy over chalk
Farming: Sustainable, manual, no synthetics
Vinification: Used barrels and demi-muids
Fermentation: Native yeasts, no malolactic
Aging: 10 months in oak + bottle aging on lees
Dosage: ~2 g/l (Extra Brut)
Alcohol: 12.5%
Serving Temperature: 10–12°C
Aging Potential: 6–8 years
Production: Limited release

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Frédéric Savart Champagne: Artisanal Excellence from the Montagne de Reims

In the world of Champagne, Frédéric Savart has become a key name for both enthusiasts and professionals. Based in the village of Écueil, his domaine operates on a small, artisanal scale but with a modern and precise vision. His approach—rooted in respect for the terroir, minimal intervention, and a deep understanding of each vintage—has resulted in cuvées that combine intensity, finesse, and unmistakable character.

The Identity of Écueil: A Terroir Expressed in Every Bottle

Écueil lies on the western edge of the Montagne de Reims, a region historically renowned for Pinot Noir. The soils here, composed of chalk and sand, bring a distinct mineral tension and aromatic clarity to the wines. Savart also works small plots in Villiers-aux-Noeuds, adding further nuance and complexity to his blends.

In total, Frédéric cultivates around four hectares, all farmed with methods that respect the natural balance of the vineyard. Biodiversity is encouraged, chemical inputs are kept to a minimum, and every decision in the vineyard is made with the long-term vitality of the soil in mind.

A Distinct Style, Rooted in Precision and Sensitivity

What sets Savart apart is his ability to combine vibrant energy with layered depth. Each cuvée is crafted with intent, shaped by the unique character of its origin, yet marked by his signature style. Oak is used with precision. Malolactic fermentations are selectively allowed. Aging on the lees is carefully timed. The goal is always to reveal purity, structure, and finesse.

Yet beyond technique, there is an almost intuitive element to Savart’s winemaking. It comes from a deep familiarity with his land and a willingness to let each vintage guide the process. Nothing is forced, and no formula is rigidly followed—each wine is the result of constant listening and adaptation.

Signature Cuvées That Define a Philosophy

Among his most iconic expressions is L’Ouverture, a 100% Pinot Noir that captures the vibrant essence of Écueil—red fruit, lifted acidity, and refined balance. L’Accomplie, a Pinot Noir–Chardonnay blend, offers more complexity and a layered, elegant profile. For collectors and connoisseurs, the domaine’s single-parcel bottlings and micro-vinified editions present rare opportunities to taste Champagne in its most unfiltered form.

Each label tells a story. Not of stylistic flamboyance or overextraction, but of transparency, place, and purpose. These are wines that do not shout but speak clearly—and stay with you.

Why Choose Frédéric Savart

Drinking a bottle of Savart Champagne is more than a tasting experience. It’s a choice to support a grower who has deliberately taken a different path—one that favors authenticity over volume, craft over convention. In a region often defined by grandeur and marketing, his wines are an intimate, deeply personal expression of what Champagne can be when it’s made with care, vision, and soul.