Champagne Le Mont Benoit 2018 Frederic Savart

Champagne Frédéric Savart – Le Mont Benoit

A vibrant and refined cuvée from the heart of the Montagne de Reims

Le Mont Benoit is one of Frédéric Savart’s most iconic expressions. Sourced from a single parcel in the Premier Cru village of Écueil, this Champagne is a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grown on sandy-chalk soils that bring finesse and energy. It’s a cuvée that perfectly embodies the house style: purity, tension, and understated elegance.

A wine of precision and charm — ideal for those who appreciate structure with subtle sensuality.

In the vineyard

The Mont Benoit parcel is farmed using natural and sustainable practices. No herbicides or synthetic pesticides are used. All vineyard work is done by hand with a focus on maintaining healthy vines and expressing the unique character of the terroir. The goal is to capture the truth of the place in each bottle.

In the cellar

Fermentation is carried out with native yeasts in used barriques and demi-muids. Malolactic fermentation is blocked to preserve freshness and tension. The base wines age for around 10 months in oak before bottling for secondary fermentation. The wine rests sur lattes before being disgorged with a minimal dosage, keeping the profile dry and crystalline.

Tasting Notes

Color

Bright straw yellow with golden reflections. Fine and persistent bubbles.

Nose 🫧

• Ripe citrus: lime, pink grapefruit

• White-fleshed fruit: pear, green apple

• White flowers, hay, toasted almond, chalky minerality

• Light pastry notes and a subtle smokiness

Palate 🍷

• Sharp and focused on entry

• Lively citrus drive with chalky texture

• Creamy mid-palate balanced by salinity and tension

• Long, clean finish with floral and almond nuances

A Champagne of vibrant finesse and deep terroir expression. Ideal with seafood, oysters, or refined appetizers. It’s also perfect for meditative sipping thanks to its layered complexity.

Technical Sheet

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

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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.