A Courtin Family Story
The Spirit and Legacy of a Great Lady
THEChampagne Marie Courtin, located in the charming village of Polisot in the Aube, is aa true gemof the Côte des Bar. This estate, founded byDominique Moreau, quickly became asymbol of authenticityandknow-howInthe Champagne universeRooted in a region where clay-limestone soils and unique climatic influences form an exceptional terroir, Marie Courtin produces champagnes of great finesse and rare complexity.
The domain approach is based on aenvironmentally friendly viticulturestriving to capture the pure essence of the terroir and grape varieties.Dominique Moreauchooses to work inbiodynamics, a philosophy that prioritizes harmony between the vine and its environment. This meticulous approach results in undosed wines, revealing the raw character and minerality of the Polisot soils, while bringing great freshness.
THEMarie Courtin champagnesstand out because of theireleganceand theirstructureEach bottle bears the signature of its founder's passion and expertise. Offering both Blanc de Noirs and Blanc de Blancs cuvées, the estate caters to enthusiasts seekingexceptional champagnesimbued with the unique identity of the Côte des Bar. The champagnes, renowned for theirprecisionand theirdepthThese wines are savored with emotion and reflect a Champagne identity that is both powerful and subtle. True expressions of their terroir,Marie Courtin champagnesThey impress with their authenticity, freshness, and aromatic persistence, making the estate areferencerising in the Champagne region.
The Terroir of the Côte des Bar
Marie Courtin's Commitment to a Vineyard in Harmony with Nature
The vineyard ofChampagne Marie Courtinis nestled in the Côte des Bar, a sub-region of Champagne renowned for the quality of itsclay-limestone soilsIdeal for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This region, with its temperate climate and continental influences, allows for optimal grape ripening, giving the champagnes a rich and powerful character.
Dominique Moreauchose to adopt thebiodynamicsto preserve the integrity of this terroir. Thanks to this method, it implements practices that respect thenatural cyclesand rely onbiodynamic preparationsThese practices strengthen the biodiversity and ecological balance of the vineyard, guaranteeing living and fertile soils. By forgoing chemical treatments, the estate maintains the vitality of the terroir and allows the vines to draw the best from the earth to produce...concentrated grapesAndexpressive.
This manual labor, combined with limited yields, allowsDominique Moreauto select clusters of aexceptional qualityrevealing the soul of the Polisot terroir. This demanding vineyard imparts remarkable purity and minerality to the champagnes, reflecting respectful and committed farming practices. The Côte des Bar, with its gentle slopes and optimal exposure, thus produces profound champagnes that captivate with their intensity and freshness.Each vintageofDomaine Marie Courtinis the result ofmeticulous workand arespectabsolute of thenatureresulting in champagnes whosequalityand thetypicalitythey do thereputation of the estate.
Marie Courtin's Audacious Champagnes
The Art of a Singular and Refined Champagne
THEchampagnesof the HouseMarie Courtinareworks of artbottled, reflecting the very essence of the Polisot terroir and the vision ofDominique MoreauEach vintage is crafted to reveal a pure, unfiltered character, with wines made without dosage that allow the raw materials to speak for themselves. This approach allows Marie Courtin's champagnes to truly shine.to expressaintense mineralityand oneremarkable depth.
Pinot Noir, the estate's flagship grape variety, offers fruity, spicy, and sometimes floral notes, with hints of red berries, undergrowth, and flint. The Blanc de Blancs champagnes, made with Chardonnay, are distinguished by their vivacity, tension, and citrus aromas. Aged on fine lees, the wines gain complexity and texture, developing a full and balanced palate while retaining remarkable freshness.
Champagnes fromMarie Courtinareuniquewith their resolutely clean and minimalist style, favoringauthenticityThis distinctive character is also the result of aging certain cuvées in oak barrels, which adds subtle hints of vanilla and dried fruit without masking the wine's vibrancy. This marriage of boldness and tradition makes each bottle a sensory experience, a unique champagne that stands apart from standard Champagnes, prized for its precision and elegance.Marie Courtincaptivates enthusiasts with its champagnesexpressivewhere each sip tells the story of aexceptional terroirand apassionForauthenticity.
