Established in 1911

Masion Champagne F. Barbier continues the art and tradition of champagne making in the heart of the Côte  des Blancs, in Avize, France a village that has the Grand Cru denomination.

History

 Maison Champagne F.Barbier was founded & created in 1911. They are based in the heart of the Côte  des Blancs, in Avize, France a village that has the Grand Cru denomination. Their cultivation method is sustainably controlled. Now the founder's great grand-daughter continues this tradition and for generations to come.

Location

Located in several villages: Avize, Oger, Cramant, Chouilly, Oiry in the Côte des Blancs and Neuville sur Seine in the Côte des Bar, in the Aube. Avize is a village that has the Grand Cru denomination. The cultivation method used by the Maison is through a sustainable environment. The average age of La Maison F. Barbier's vineyard plots is 35 years, with the exception of a 2-acre plot which will soon reach 90 years.

Champagnes

A majority of F. Barbier champagnes are classified as "Grand Cru". Their champagnes are limited in production which makes them unique. Our selected range include Champagne Blanc Noir (sealed with a traditional method), Champagne Tradition and their Signature Champagne. Due to their exclusivity we are their UK's exclusive importer and distributor maintaining their standards & its continuity.

The quality of F. BARBIER's Champagnes made it as first choice for both MIKIMOTO and FEDERIQUE CONSTANT as their in-house champagne for their customers. This is a hallmark of quality.

CHAMPANE BLANC NOIR

Brut Grand Cru

Made from Grand Cru grape varieties, the Champagne Blanc Noir from Maison F. Barbier is rich and elegant!


Traditional Cork Sealing Method


Champagnes were originally sealed with a cork stopper with strings. The stopper was originally secured to the bottle with string, as seen with Champagne Blanc Noir, typically hemp string, which was fastened by hand, with the bottle held between the legs. Champagne F. Barbier continues this tradition by fastening of the cork using a knotted loop.


Description


Champagne Blanc Noir from Maison F. Barbier is exclusively made from Chardonnay Grand Cru -60% - and Pinot Noir de Mailly -40% -


“A racy mouth with a lot of breadth, fat and fruitiness combining elegance, power, richness and aromatic complexity.”


NOSE -  Notes of red and black fruits with aromas of spices.

AROMAS -  Lemon & black fruit notes like blackberry.

Raw dosage - 8 g of sugars / liter.

Contains Sulfate .

CHAMPAGNE TRADITION

Cuvée de Vindey

Developed by Maurice Barbier, Champagne Tradition is a rich and gourmet wine and offers us the osmosis between two Grands Cru, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.


Description


Champagne Tradition is the result of a blend of Chardonnay grapes -60% - bringing delicacy and elegance and Pinot Noir Mailly Grand Cru grapes - 40% -. The Champagne Tradition has a powerful and beguiling nose announces a rich and greedy wine.


“A racy mouth with a lot of breadth, fat and fruitiness combining elegance, power, richness and aromatic complexity.”


NOSE - Powerful & seductive.

AROMAS - Notes of red and black berries & aromas of spices.

Raw dosage - 8 g of sugars / liter

Contains Sulfate.

SIGNATURE CHAMPAGNE

Grand Cru

BLANC DE BLANC

Made each year from Grand Cru wines, the Brut Blanc de Blancs signature champagne is the expression of the elegance and quality of Maison Champagne F. Barbier.


Description


Champagne Signature Blanc de Blancs is the result of a blend of reserve wines - 48% - produced from Chardonnay Grand Cru grapes. Our Champagne is made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes bringing delicacy and elegance. 


“The nose is fine, fresh and airy, elegant. It offers aromas with floral and fruity notes. On the palate, the attack is frank and very elegant. ”


NOSE - Fine, fresh, airy & elegant.

AROMAS -  Floral (hedge flower, hawthorn), fruity (pear, citrus) notes & touches of English candy, harlequin.

Raw dosage - 8 g of sugars / liter .
Contains sulfate.

VINTAGE CHAMPAGNE

2012

Grand Cru

BLANC DE BLANCS


Made from Grand Cru grape varieties, Champagne Millésime 2012 from Maison F. Barbier is powerful, delicious and fresh!


Description


Champagne Millésime 2012 is exclusively made from Chardonnay Grand Cru grape varieties.

Harvested in 2012, and aged for a minimum of 7 years on slats.


Raw dosage - 5 g of sugars / liter.


“The palate is frank, powerful and long, dominated by notes of candied fruit, apricots in syrup. The body of the mouth is characterized by gluttony and volume. ”


TASTING NOTES


DRESS - Gold yellow dress

NOSE - Notes of buttery, toasted brioche & acacia flower.

AROMAS - Notes of candied fruit, apricots in syrup.

Contains sulfates.


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