Domaine Charpentier

STORY : The Beaufort family farm is in its 7th generation and recorded their first bottle produced and sold back in 1908. Today the family estate is run by Arnaud Beaufort in the village of Ambonnay, located 30kms South of Reims an in the Montagne de Reims sub-region. Arnaud owns 5ha of vineyards, 4.10HA of Grand Crus: Ambonnay (3.5HA), Bouzy
(0,40HA) and Verzy (0,20HA) where the vineyard is planted with a majority of Pinot Noir (75%) and Chardonnay (25%). Only 5% of Champagne production benefits from the appellation Grand Cru with 17 identified villages.
The Beaufort estate is one of the very last growers that continue to use the traditional disgorgement method « A la volée » versus the ice method commanly used in Champagne.
Farming philosophy : Sustainable (HVE 3 certification in process) paired with organic farming methods.