Champagne Les Noues 2018 Frederic Savart

Champagne Frédéric Savart – Les Noues 2018

A solar, vibrant Pinot Noir from the heart of Écueil

Les Noues 2018 captures the expressive richness of Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru village of Écueil, in a vintage that offered both ripeness and structure. The warm and dry growing season led to fully mature grapes, resulting in a Champagne that is generous and textured, yet still infused with the trademark tension and chalky precision that define Frédéric Savart’s style.

This is a Champagne of depth and character, with a striking balance between fruit, minerality, and elegance.

In the vineyard

Savart works the vineyard with a sustainable and minimalist approach, avoiding all herbicides and synthetic chemicals. The vines are tended entirely by hand, following a philosophy that respects soil health and biodiversity. The 2018 vintage was harvested at full ripeness, but only after a rigorous selection of perfectly healthy grapes.

In the cellar

Fermentation takes place entirely in used oak barrels and demi-muids, allowing texture to build without overpowering the wine. Indigenous yeasts are used exclusively, and malolactic fermentation is blocked to retain the wine’s fresh acidity. After aging for about 10 months on fine lees in barrel, the wine is bottled and undergoes secondary fermentation and aging sur lattes. The dosage is kept very low, just enough to round out the structure without masking purity.

Tasting Notes

Color

Bright golden yellow with warm golden reflections. Fine, elegant bubbles.

Nose 🫧

• Ripe red berries: raspberry, wild strawberry

• Notes of orange zest and dried flowers

• Hints of white pepper and subtle vanilla

• Chalky undertone with light toast and saline lift

Palate 🍷

• Silky entry, soft and round

• Juicy red fruit, balanced by vivid acidity

• Delicate, creamy texture with restrained oak presence

• Long, mineral, and dry finish with citrus and floral echo

A Champagne that speaks of sunshine and soil, Les Noues 2018 is simultaneously open and precise. It’s a beautiful wine for gastronomy or quiet contemplation, with roundness and length that make it both comforting and refined.

Technical Sheet

Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2018
Location: Écueil (Premier Cru)
Parcel: Les Noues
Soil: Sandy over chalk
Farming: Sustainable, no synthetic chemicals
Vinification: Used oak barrels and demi-muids
Fermentation: Native yeasts, no malolactic fermentation
Aging: ~10 months in oak + bottle aging sur lattes
Dosage: ~2 g/l (Extra Brut)
Alcohol Content: 12.5%
Serving Temperature: 10–12°C
Aging Potential: 5–8 years
Production: Extremely 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.