Since 1746, Champagne Forest-Marié has quietly been crafting expressive and thoughtful champagnes from their small village of Trigny based in the Montagne de Reims. Here red grape varieties typically dominate and the family has approximately... Read More

Since 1746, Champagne Forest-Marié has quietly been crafting expressive and thoughtful champagnes from their small village of Trigny based in the Montagne de Reims. Here red grape varieties typically dominate and the family has approximately equal shares of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Soils are a blend of clay, limestone, and chalk depending on the vineyard, and the Forest-Marie’s carefully farm and individually vinify 86 parcels.

Hard work in the vineyards is needed when you have respect for the land and terroir. Pruning is done by hand and measures such as mulching are taken first and foremost to encourage biodiversity which leads to better water retention, strengthening of the roots and entire plant in general. After that, the terroir can express itself in the wines.