NV Waris-Hubert Champagne

Winemaker Notes:
Pale golden robe with discreet green highlights. The nose is distinguished by its extreme purity, its airy dimension and its understated elegance. “Timid” on the nose at first, hazelnut and almond characterise the rich, creamy dimension of this cuvée. The mouthfeel is just as elegant as the nose, with aromas of white fruits and lemon zest. It is a universe of fine lace, of precision, which calls to mind Haute Couture and brings to the fore the finesse and exceptional potential of the Chardonnay Grand Cru. The mouth finish just goes on and on! A true diamond.

Often in the region of Champagne, from the hands of matrimony stems the joining not only of two people but plots of vineyard land as well. In 1997, Stéphanie Hubert and Olivier Waris were wed.

Stéphanie & Olivier are each the fourth generation of grape growing families in Avize, a Grand Cru-classified village of the Côte des Blancs. Thus was born the estate of Waris-Hubert, with vineyards in the villages of Avize, Oger, Cramant, Chouilly and Aÿ, all classified “Grand Cru”, along with the communes of Grauves, Bisseuil and Sézanne, terroirs of character. Together this is an exceptional collection of vineyards, in all a total of 11 hectares (26 acres).
Waris-Hubert has vineyard plots in 5 of the 17 Grand Cru villages. Avize, Oger, Cramant, and Chouilly are on the Côte des Blancs. Aÿ, known for Pinot Noir, is located just north of the Côte des Blancs in the Vallée de la Marne.

Overseeing every stage of their champagne production, Stéphanie and Olivier practice “viticulture raisonnée” or rational viticulture, a practice of protecting the environment, human health and animal welfare, like “sustainable agriculture” in the US. They take their role as stewards of their land very seriously.