Benoit Marguet - Coteaux Champenois Ambonnay Blanc 2022

Benoît Marguet's 2022 Coteaux Champenois Ambonnay Blanc impressively demonstrates that Champagne is capable of far more than just sparkling wine. This rare still white wine comes from the Grand Cru vineyards of Ambonnay and is produced exclusively from Chardonnay. Following spontaneous fermentation, the wine matures for around 19 months in wooden barrels and is bottled with minimal sulfur—uncompromisingly biodynamic and shaped by its terroir.

On the nose, white flowers, citrus zest, yellow apple, and delicate herbs combine with the typical chalky minerality of Ambonnay. On the palate, the wine feels dense yet crystal clear, with salty tension, precise acidity, and remarkable length. The combination of power and elegance is reminiscent of great white Burgundies, while still preserving its unmistakable origin from Champagne.

The 2022 Benoît Marguet Coteaux Champenois Ambonnay Blanc is a rare terroir wine for discerning connoisseurs and an exceptional food pairing for fine fish, shellfish, or aged hard cheeses. A still wine with great personality and outstanding aging potential.