Inspired by the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, Les Ateliers d'Écumes embraces simplicity, nature and the beauty found in imperfection, impermanence and the passage of time. Based in Fleury-la-Rivière and Mardeuil, the project works from remarkable 19th-century cellars carved into the sands and limestone of Eocene geological strata, where ancient shells can still be found.

The 2023 harvest comes from limestone soils and is fermented naturally with wild yeasts before spending 11 months in oak. Unfined and unfiltered, the wine is bottled Brut Nature, allowing its texture, purity and sense of place to come through with remarkable clarity.

This rare Premier Cru Blanc de Pinot Noir is wonderfully refined and silky, with a smooth, almost milky creaminess. Ripe nectarine and tropical fruit sit alongside delicate freshness, while extended ageing gives the wine remarkable depth and amplitude. There is a striking resemblance to the refined, creamy character of Egly-Ouriet Les Crayères.

A beautifully individual Blanc de Noirs that rewards time in the glass, offering increasing complexity and texture as it opens. Exceptional with caviar, crab, seafood and truffle.

Harvest: 2023
Grape: Pinot Noir
Classification: Premier Cru
Soil: Limestone
Fermentation: Wild yeast
Ageing: 11 months in oak
Fining: None
Filtration: None
Dosage: Brut Nature